From pre-use inspections to 10-year recertifications, get familiar with the nuances of fall protection equipment requirements. Stay compliant, safe, and informed.
New cannabis growing and processing operations are setting up shop in the wake of legalization in many states. They come with new hazards safety professionals need to know.
Three organizations were recognized in their respective industry sectors: for implementing new safety practices and systems, for employing new technology, and for cleverly reconfiguring a worksite to gain health and safety advantages.
The updated ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard will be effective on Jan. 1
November 16, 2023
The updated ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard will be effective on Jan. 1, covering the latest safety practices and training recommendations for the construction, demolition, modification and maintenance of communication structures.
The agency determined the 3M Company violated federal regulations for the control of hazardous energy during set-up, servicing and operation of the machine.
Many types of workers can be exposed to lead through various activities. Workers at risk may include managers, line supervisors, or field workers such as those from plumbing companies, city utilities, or construction companies who work with water lines.
The two employees were attempting to remove soil from below a concrete slab located within a trench when the slab broke apart and collapsed, fatally crushing both workers.