When Does an OSHA Violation Become a Crime?
A briefing paper explaining to your CEO the risk of [...]

A briefing paper explaining to your CEO the risk of [...]

A correctional officer did not have the right to delay [...]

Complying with OSHA regulations is often a burdensome process. So [...]

As a supervisor you may or may not be very [...]

OSHA opened an investigation after an employee of Quala Systems [...]

Train the Trainer – Tips for Presenting When Communicating Safety [...]

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working with hazardous chemicals is [...]

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Chemicals are present everywhere. We [...]

If you have multiple facilities, you run the risk of [...]

The Loss 5,190. That’s how many workers lost their lives [...]

If you haven’t already done so, here’s a reminder! Employers [...]
A safety inspector visited a church roofing project site after receiving a complaint about unsafe conditions and observed safety ropes running over sharp metal roofing surfaces. Here's a photo of what the inspector saw before issuing a stop- work order.

When OSHA inspectors show up at a worksite, they generally [...]

Signs that point the way to safety can be lifesavers during emergencies, but unfortunately, not all signs provide valuable information, as this photo illustrates.

Safety Violation Fine Hikes Manitoba Labour Minister Jennifer Howard has [...]
Unprotected excavations and unguarded floor openings result in countless preventable injuries and fatalities around the world every year. Here's a picture illustrating this type of hazard.
These workers are taking a potentially deadly risk by tying off to one another

Balancing one-handed on a railing several feet above the ground without any form of fall protection could be this maintenance worker's downfall.

Winter weather means snow and ice, which can cause slips-and-falls.

Winter of 2013 hit many parts of North America hard, leaving treacherous driving and walking conditions. Workplaces need to lay down plenty of salt or ice-melting pellets to keep walkways safe and navigable for workers, customers and visitors.
Whoever set this ladder up must have been so focused on getting the job done that he or she forgot to follow basic safety procedures.

A mobile crane operator and customers inside a fast food restaurant got a surprise when the crane toppled while hoisting a chiller unit. Thankfully, no one inside or outside was injured.
Will this flimsy makeshift car hoist hold out? Who knows, but we wouldn't want to be the guy under it attempting to find out.

Key Takeaways: Distinguish between risk management and impairment management Explain [...]

Whatever part of this safety footwear which was considered to be “safe” by the wearer is something that only he would know.