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OSHA's New Record-Taking Rule Now in Effect(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) new record-taking rule is now in effect.Last May, OSHA announced that it was revising a safety rule used for reporting workplace injuries an ...

OSHA's New Slip-and-Fall Rule to Take Effect in 2017(Post)

Slip-and-falls are one of the most common types of work-related injuries in the Unites States. Typically classified as either same-level or elevated-surface falls, they are responsible for thousands ...

The Deadly Truth About Slip-and-Fall Accidents(Post)

Slip-and-fall accidents pose a serious threat to workers. While transportation-related accidents remain the number one cause of worker fatalities, slip-and-falls come in a close second. So if you're ...

Common Hazards Faced by Hospital Workers(Post)

There are approximately 5,627 hospitals in the United States, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). When most people think of industries with a high risk of occupational injury, healt ...

Report Reveals States With Highest Rates of Work-Related Fatalities(Post)

The AFL-CIO has published its annual report on U.S. worker safety and health protection. The report, titled "Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect," reveals shed light on work-related injuries and fa ...

The Benefits of Non-Skid Boots(Post)

What type of boots do you typically wear while working? Non-skid boots are a popular choice among workers. Also known as non-slip boots, they feature a special type of outsole that minimizes slippage ...

The Link Between Sleep and Work-Related Injuries(Post)

Insufficient sleep affects more than just your energy levels. If you don't get enough sleep at night -- or if you get restless, low-quality sleep at night -- you may sustain an injury while working.

The True Cost of Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Workplace(Post)

As an employer, it's your responsibility to create a safe working environment. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury and illness while leaving your business susceptible to fines and other pen ...

Lockout/Tagout: 5 Things You Need to Know(Post)

You can't ignore lockout/tagout when performing maintenance or repairs on machinery. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has standards in place to protect workers from injury, on ...

Preparing Your Rescue Plan (Post)

Developing a rescue plan is one of the most commonly forgotten elements of safety procedures in the workplace. It can be difficult to make a rescue plan because of the different factors that can o ...

'Property Brothers' get into a fixer-upper for a growing family(Post)

HGTV is an incredible resource for anyone looking to get into DIY home improvements and interior decorating, so, as you'd expect, there's a lot of construction work featured on this channel. One of t ...

Construction's 'Fatal Fours' (Post)

The construction industry is inherently more dangerous than many other industries. Construction workers are often required to use heavy machinery and tools, as well as climb and work on elevated plat ...

'Let It Ride' takes on a tribute project(Post)

On Wednesday night's episode of "Let It Ride," Zach Ness took on a very special project. After Dave, a friend of the shop and bike machinist, passed away, the crew decided to build his last conc ...

OSHA: Most Work-Related Fatalities are Preventable(Post)

Each year, roughly 4,500 men and women lose their lives as a result of a work-related incident. While this number has been decreasing ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH ...

OSHA Postpones Beryllium Rule(Post)

Acting in response to a Presidential order, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has postponed its final rule for work-related exposure of beryllium.An executive order was issu ...

OSHA to Improve Standards on Workplace Violence(Post)

Each year, hundreds of workers lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of workplace violence. Unfortunately, nearly every industry is affected by workplace violence to some degree ...

Reporting Work-Related Injuries: What You Should Know(Post)

It's the employer's duty to report certain work-related injuries that occur on the job. When a worker is injured, the employer may or may be required to report the incident to the Occupational Safety ...

How to Prepare for an Ice Storm(Post)

The winter season is officially here, which means the temperatures will continue to drop throughout the country. While meteorologists are predicting a "mild" winter, there's still the potential for i ...

New OSHA Policy Could Shake Up Fertilizer Industry(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) has updated its rule regarding what constitutes a retail anhydrous ammonia (AKA fertilizer) facility -- the keyword being "retail."In order f ...

Hard hats and head protection are critical in almost any industry(Page)

Whether you're a construction worker or an employee for the local transit authority, chances are you need to wear a hard hat while on the job. These tried-and-true protective coverings can save your ...