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Judge Affirms 2020 Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

Judge Affirms Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

The telecommunications contractor received the citations and penalties in June 2020.

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

People interested in commenting can contact PGMA.

Keeping Workers Safe from Crane Hazards

Keeping Workers Safe from Crane Hazards

Incidents involving cranes led to over 400 nonfatal injuries in 2020.



OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team

Episode 183

OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team

In this episode, Sydny Shepard says farewell and ushers in a new era of editorial leadership for Occupational Health & Safety.

OSHA Proposes Penalties for Fencing Contractor After Worker Trapped Under Equipment Fatally Injured

OSHA Proposes Penalties for Fencing Contractor After Worker Trapped Under Equipment Fatally Injured

OSHA said the contractor did not offer PPE and “illegally modified” a piece of equipment.

7 Reasons Even the Smallest Offices Need a Fire Safety Plan

7 Reasons Even the Smallest Offices Need a Fire Safety Plan

Having a fire safety plan in place can save lives.

Better Ways to Improve Worker Health and Safety in Small to Midsize Businesses

Better Ways to Improve Worker Health and Safety in Small to Midsize Businesses

What role can tax incentives, subsidies and grant programs can play in a business?

OSHA Recognizes CT Power Generation Facility with ‘Star’ Status Again

OSHA Recognizes CT Power Generation Facility with ‘Star’ Status Again

The location was first recognized for its work in employee health and safety in 2004.

TX Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

Texas Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

OSHA cited the construction company for a lack of a trench protective system, among other violations.

Top Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace in 2023

Episode 182

Top Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace in 2023

Happy New Year! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ways to prioritize health at work in 2023.

Working Effectively with Your Trickiest Colleague: Jack Frost

Working Effectively with Your Trickiest Colleague: Jack Frost

Here’s how to work safely in cold weather.

Top Five OH&S SafetyPod Episodes from 2022

OH&S has released over 60 episodes of the podcast this year. Here are the episodes you won’t want to miss.

A Look Back: Three OH&S Articles from 2022

A Look Back: Three OH&S Articles from 2022

Not sure what to read on our website? Take a look at these articles from this year.

Almost One in Five Surveyed Workers Rate Their Mental Health as “Fair” or “Poor”

Almost One in Five Surveyed Workers Rate Their Mental Health as “Fair” or “Poor”

A survey from Gallup also revealed that mental health affected more surveyed females than males.

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