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OSHA Releases Memo on Whistleblowers(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new memo on whistleblower investigations. A "whistleblower" is defined as anyone who steps forward to report an employer for a ...

OSHA Warns About the Dangers of Electrical Work(Post)

Working around electricity carries an inherent risk of injury. If you are exposed to 1 milliampere of electricity or less, you shouldn't feel it. If the amount of electricity to which you are exposed ...

OSHA Postpones Construction Crane Certification Requirements(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to delay its construction crane certification requirements by one year.Cranes are often used to construct large buildings, ...

OSHA Publishes Viral Trench Collapse Video(Post)

A video depicting a constructing worker narrowly escaping a trench collapse has gone viral. The Oregon division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posted the video to its You ...

Study Suggests Knee Airbags Aren't Effective at Preventing Injury(Post)

Airbags are a common safety feature found in trucks, cars, SUVs and other automobiles. When a vehicle sustains a collision, sensors trigger to deploy the airbags to create "cushioning" between the dr ...

OSHA Fines at Highest Level Since 1990(Post)

Fines handed down to employers by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have increased to their highest level since 1990.As you may already know, OSHA is the government-operated bo ...

Heads Up: April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month(Post)

How much time do you spend behind the wheel? Research shows that Americans spend an average of 18 hours driving each year. Whether you drive for recreational or commercial purposes, though, you shoul ...

OSHA Announces Meeting for Whistleblower Protection in Financial Services Industry(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will host a meeting next month during which it will ask the public for input for feedback regarding whistleblower protection among financial s ...

OSHA Petitioned to Create Heat-Protection Standard(Post)

Working in extreme heat isn't just exhausting; it's bad for your health. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than three dozen U.S. workers died as a result of heat exposure in 201 ...

How Floor Mats Can Create a Safer Workplace(Post)

When you think of safety equipment to protect workers from injury, floor mats probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how much of a difference can a few mats really make? Well, they might ...

Dangers of Working With Sheet Metal(Post)

The unique properties of sheet metal make it a rather dangerous material to handle. If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the s ...

OSHA Orders Reinstatement of Fired Whistleblower Pilot(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Air Methods Corp. to reinstate a medical transport helicopter pilot after he was unlawfully fired for refusing to fly in hazardous ...

What Is a Pillar Drill? Here's What You Should Know(Post)

When most people think of drills, they envision handheld electric drills with a chuck and handle. There are other types of drills, however, including pillar drills. Pillar drills are commonly used in ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Drilling Into Concrete(Post)

Drilling isn't limited to wooden workpieces and surfaces. You can drill into other materials, including concrete. Maybe you're trying to install an eye hook, or perhaps you're trying to mount an anch ...

OSHA and ASSE Distribute PPE for Hurricane Relief(Post)

With speeds reaching 130 mph, Hurricane Harvey caused severe destruction and property damage. In fact, it causes more damage than any other tropical cyclone on record, even beating out Hurricane Katr ...

How Much Work-Related Injuries Really Cost(Post)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are an estimated 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries reported each year in the U.S. While new laws and tougher regulations have allowed t ...

OSHA Releases Statement on Workplace Fatalities(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a statement regarding the increased rates of work-related fatalities in 2016.Every year, thousands of U.S. workers lose their liv ...

Dangers of Working With Sheet Metal(Post)

The unique properties of sheet metal make it a rather dangerous material to handle. If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the s ...

OSHA Cites Roofing Contractor for Worker Death(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Wisconsin-based roofing contractor for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker.Newly released documents found roofing contr ...

Nail Guns in the Construction Industry: What You Should Know(Post)

The advent of the modern nail gun has revolutionized the construction industry. No longer are construction workers required to manually hammer nails into structures. Instead, they can use a nail gun.