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Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Business owners make a plethora of mistakes that put their company at increased risk of starting a fire in their workplace.

From Compliance to Safety Excellence: Elevating Chemical Handling Practices in the Workplace

From Compliance to Safety Excellence: Elevating Chemical Handling Practices in the Workplace

Transitioning from compliance to safety excellence is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative for businesses handling hazardous chemicals.

NIOSH Announces Winner of the Counterfeit N95 Challenge

NIOSH Announces Winner of the Counterfeit N95 Challenge

The contest focused on improving the detection of counterfeit N95 respirators.

OSHA Fines Ohio Meat Processor for Safety Failures Following Employee Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Meat Processor for Safety Failures Following Employee Injury

Sugar Creek Packing Co. faces $277,904 in proposed penalties.

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

The two-year agreement focuses on four of the biggest workplace issues in construction.

Environmental Protection Reveals 2023 New Product of the Year Winners

Environmental Protection Reveals 2023 New Product of the Year Winners

OH&S's sister publication celebrates the year's most notable environmental product additions.

Empowering Safety: How Stop Work Authority Shapes a Safer Workplace Culture

Empowering Safety: How Stop Work Authority Shapes a Safer Workplace Culture

Stop Work Authority empowers employees at all levels to stop work when they identify an imminent hazard or unsafe condition.

DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

The program targets manufacturers throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States.



Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Overhead Solutions LLC now faces $180,000 in proposed penalties.

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

The agency completed impact inspections across 13 mines throughout the month.

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

The award allows for up to $6 million in grant funding.

DOL Adds Two New Members to Administrative Review Board

DOL Adds Two New Members to Administrative Review Board

The ARB handles a wide range of cases involving worker protection.

Hollywood Safety Training Program Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Hollywood Safety Training Program Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

The Safety Pass program has been integral in on-set safety training.

NCOSH Announces 2023 Awards Recipients

NCOSH Announces 2023 Awards Recipients

The advocates and organizations will be honored at the upcoming awards banquet.

OSHA’s Nation Advisory Committee on OSH Meets December 12

OSHAs Nation Advisory Committee on OSH Meets December 12

The meeting will be available to attend in person as well as virtually.

SDS Sections You’ve Been Ignoring

Safety expert Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP discusses why four key sections of Safety Data Sheets often don’t get the attention they deserve and provides a rundown of the essential information they contain.

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

The new standard becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

Creating a More Sustainable “Future Workforce” Through Exosuits and Human Augmentation

Creating a More Sustainable Future Workforce Through Exosuits and Human Augmentation

Exoskeletons, once only seen in the realm of science fiction, have broken into our workplaces with a promise of a safer, more efficient and sustainable future of work.

6 Ways Cobots Are Elevating Factory Safety Standards

6 Ways Cobots Are Elevating Factory Safety Standards

While machines at their core, cobots represent a distinct chapter in robotic evolution, fusing mechanical prowess and interpersonal functionality.

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

Even organizations with safety measures in place can find standards slipping and procedures being ignored. Here’s why this happens and how to prevent it.

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