We often take it for granted–walking from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’ while on the job. But, a routine situation can change quickly and dramatically because of slips, trips and falls-the culprit in the majority of workplace accidents.
A study on slips, trips and falls by the National Safety Council states:

Slips, trips, and falls represent a […]

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Every year OSHA requires employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596) to post a summary (OSHA Form 300A) of illnesses and job-related injuries that occurred the previous year.
This information must be posted for three months, from February 1 to April 30, and the illness and injury records, also […]

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According to the the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in 2006 there were 1.6 million fires resulting in property damages estimated at $11.3 billion.
Over the same period, fire was the cause of 16,400 injuries and 3,245 civilian deaths. Additionally, 106 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty.
The USFA also reports that in 2006 […]

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Every month we get a number of inquiries about OSHA and sexual harassment training/regulatory requirements. So, we thought we would post a simple clarification.
In short, OSHA does not regulate “Sexual Harassment”.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines and maintains the regulatory framework and guidelines as to what constitutes “Sexual Harassment”. The current […]

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Received an email that read “August is eye injury protection month”. Not having heard of this before, I did a quick search on the web for “eye injury protection month”. Interestingly, it appears the eye injury month depends on who you are listening to.

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OSHA’s Medical Services and First-Aid Standards, 29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 1926.50 and 1926.51 require employers to make first-aid supplies readily available to employees.

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According to NIOSH personal story telling is an effective tool for safety training.
The study was conducted in the context of miners and the mining industry but the results are probably equally applicable to workers in other fields.

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A strong safety policy, the proper equipment and good training prevents accidents and saves lives—dramatically illustrated in the following story from OSHA.
Turner Construction, the Lambeau Field general contractor, has a mandatory policy requiring workers to use fall protection safety equipment for heights above 6 feet. This policy alone has saved the lives of […]

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Various parts of the U.S. are experiencing record breaking summer emperatures. In California alone, more than a 100 people have been reported to have died as a result of the heat wave.
Because of this, various agencies have stepped up their efforts to combat the extreme heat and to prevent heat related incidents. Some helpful […]

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Without adequate safety measures, working on scaffolding can be dangerous. Power lines passing near scaffolds pose additional dangers because they expose workers to electrical hazards. Power lines near scaffoldings should always be de-energized before workers get on the scaffolds.
A recently reported incident:

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