The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday. 

The rule updates the current standard by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets. Updates take effect on July 19, 2024.

In November 2023, OSHA investigators opened a complaint inspection after they observed employees not wearing protective equipment during structural demolition of a former hospital in Illinois.

Menstruation seems like an odd topic to discuss as a workplace OHS issue as Menstrual Hygiene Day is in May.

A recent survey by a UK engineering group shows that women are still not finding proper PPE that fits, resulting in increased risk.

OSHA cited the employer for a repeat violation for again not ensuring a worker used fall protection as they walked along a roof frame. 

Two regions to reflect changing demographics, population, areas of need. As part of the changes, the agency will also rename its regions to associate them by geography, rather than its current practice of assigning numbers to regions

As part of the rulemaking process, the agency will seek and consider input from a ride range of stakeholders and the public at-large as it works to propose and finalize its rule.

11th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction takes place from May 6-10. The event focuses attention on preventing the industry’s leading cause of worker deaths.

In honor of National Skilled Trades Day, held every year on the first Wednesday in May, ISHN asked experts at Wolverine for some insight into what the day means to them as well as the industry.