To prepare employees for a fall rescue scenario, it could be beneficial to develop in-house rescue policies and procedures.

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States, with falls to a lower level being the leading cause of accidental death among construction workers.

Apps have become incredibly important for occupational health and safety, protecting workers without requiring them to carry another device.

Monitoring sound levels is important for worker or visitor safety, to avoid harmful sound levels. Sound level monitoring may also be tied to compliance.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.

It won’t be long before at least some workplace safety cultures become highly digitized. Think of the time savings and productivity gains.

Because safety never takes a break, now is the time to take the lessons learned in March and carry them forward all year long. 

Disaster contingency planning helps offer clear instructions and an idea of how to react to sudden situations.

Sometimes, having a basic safety plan in place isn’t enough. No matter how much you plan, accidents still happen.

The increasing reliance on technologies — from AI, IoT, augmented reality and robotics — in manufacturing means more companies need to update their training programs.