Items Tagged with 'worker safety'

Most OEHS professionals think they do not have enough measurements above the limit of detection to use statistical tools to characterize exposure risks.

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.

The standard contains checklists and flowcharts designed to help companies develop clear and effective heat stress management programs that bridge the regulatory gap.

What has changed, and what areas remain for continued improvement? Exploring the impact of new safety regulations on high-risk construction activities protects human life and safeguards against career-ending injuries. 

Rather than responding after safety incidents, video analytics can enable construction site supervisors and managers to identify risks early on so potential hazards don't become actual. 

Through this partnership, NSC and NIOSH will work cooperatively to provide evaluation research, outreach, communication and occupational safety and health professional development opportunities.

Rulemaking process for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes workplace PPE, and OSH professionals should be paying attention.

To make sure the holiday season is truly joyful, OSHA reminds employers and workers not to overlook workplace safety and health. 

Industries where workers are at an increased risk of heat stress include construction, mining, manufacturing, utilities, and transportation. 

A recent report by Reuters reveals that SpaceX employees may be going to extreme lengths to keep up with Elon Musk’s ambitious deadlines, and employees have accused Musk of ignoring safety protocols due to aesthetics.