Data from Sphera’s latest Safety Report reveals a persistent gap between the intent and reality of process safety management, while ESG is a growing consideration for PSM and ORM professionals.

AIHA announced the availability of free resources to support rail operators in reducing health risks associated with work conducted on railroads.

A Philadelphia framing contractor faces $269,594 in proposed penalties after the company was again found exposing employees to deadly fall hazards at a residential worksite in the city’s Roxborough section on April 21, 2022.  

Less than one month after OSHA cited Dollar General Corp. with more than $1.6 million in penalties for putting its workers’ safety at risk, federal inspectors have issued citations for similar violations at stores in three states.

The adoption of the State Emphasis Program, which follows the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's introduction of a National Emphasis Program focused on heat hazards, allows MIOSHA to perform comprehensive inspection targeting and outreach. 

Over 90% of respondents said they often or sometimes have issues with their employees following proper PPE protocols. This eye-opening statistic was revealed in a recent J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights study on PPE pain points.

OTI Education Centers are non-profit organizations that offer training courses on OSHA standards and occupational safety and health topics to workers and employers across the country.

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.

The second annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award was presented to Dr. Georgi Popov for his outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods. The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of NIOSH, ASSP and the NSC.

 A virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, to solicit public comments and suggestions related to OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.