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OSHA Promotes Heat Safety App to Beat the Summer Heat(Post)

With summer upon us, millions of U.S. workers are forced to work in hot environments while exposing themselves to heat-related illness. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over three d ...

OSHA to Offer $10 Million Plus in Safety Training Grants(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is planning to give away more than $10 million in safety training grants. The bold new grant program is being offered to nonprofit organizatio ...

ASA and NSC Publish Joint Case Study on Temp Worker Safety(Post)

There were approximately 3.17 million temporary workers and independent contractors hired in the second quarter of 2016. While that number accounts for just a fraction of the country's total workforc ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Working With Concrete(Post)

Working with concrete can be dangerous. Many constructions workers are required to mix and spread concrete. The construction industry, of course, has one of the highest rates of fatal injuries. If yo ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Fire Pit(Post)

No patio or outdoor living space is complete without a fire pit. This versatile accessory allows you to safely build fires outside your home. Fire pits are available in dozens of sizes, materials and ...

New York City Passes Bill to Expand Construction Safety(Post)

Construction consistently tops the list as being one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 3.38 per 100,000 construction ...

Cal/OSHA Publishes Safety Tips for Wildfire Cleanup(Post)

California has experienced some of its largest and most destructive wildfires this year. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, more than 8,400 wildfires have burned ...

5 Safety Precautions to Take When Using a Power Drill(Post)

Power drills make it easy to install, as well as remove, fasteners. Rather than using a manual screwdriver, you can drive fasteners into and out of surfaces using a power drill. While easy and conven ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Heat Gun(Post)

Does your job require you to use a heat gun? If so, there are certain safety tips you should follow to minimize your risk of injury. Heat guns can get hot. Depending on the particular type -- as well ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using an Angle Grinder(Post)

Also known as a disc grinder, an angle grinder is a handheld power tool that's able to perform grinding and polishing operations. Angle grinders are typically powered by an electric mounted, which is ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Propane-Gas Grill(Post)

Nothing beats the convenience of a propane-gas grill. You don't have to worry about lighting charcoal, nor do you have to wait for the coals to heat up. Propane-gas grills use propane as their fuel s ...

OSHA Announces Most Common Workplace Safety Violations for 2018(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the 10 most common workplace safety violations for 2018. If you're an employer, you should familiarize yourself with these viola ...

New Bill Seeks to Improve Transporation Safety for Rail Workers(Post)

A new bill has been passed by the Washington House of Representatives that seeks to strengthen the safety for transporting rail workers to and from their job site.The bill was first introduced by Sta ...

Fall Protection Tops List of Most Common Safety Violations(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its list of the top 10 most common safety violations reported for 2015. Not surprisingly, "fall protection" held strong in the #1 pos ...

5 Essential Forklift Safety Tips to Protect Against Injury(Post)

Forklifts have revolutionized the way in which companies handle and transport materials. Consisting of a small powered truck with two heavy-duty prongs, they allow workers to easily lift and move mat ...

OSHA Prepares for 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is preparing to host its sixth annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down. The nationwide event will take place on May 6 through May 10 ...

6 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Reciprocating Saw(Post)

A reciprocating saw is a versatile tool used in both consumer and work-related applications. As shown below, it features a blade that, when activated, retracts back into the tool and extends out in f ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Log Splitter(Post)

Log splitters offer a convenient alternative to manually chopping wood. Rather than chopping wood with an axe, you can run it through a wood splitter. The log splitter will automatically cut and spli ...

4 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Planer(Post)

Planers make it easy to create wooden boards, beams and workpieces in a uniform shape and thickness. As you may know, a planer is a tool that's designed to remove material from the surface of a workp ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Hammer(Post)

Many workers assume that only power tools can cause injury. They believe that manually operated tools are safer because they lack an electrical- or gas-powered motor. While the risk of injury is grea ...