Supervisors Increasingly in the Spotlight When Safety Inspectors Find Violations
As a supervisor you may or may not be very [...]

As a supervisor you may or may not be very [...]
WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced [...]

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 [...]
Forklifts are remarkably effective tools in millions of workplaces, but like any other tool, they are prone to being misused
Where do we start with this one? Chipping ice without eye protection and using a sledge hammer on a boat deck area just a few of the problems with this photo.

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

What would you tell a worker using a ladder in this way?

A well-placed safety sign is a good reminder for your workers and visitors, but this photograph shows a dizzying array of "watch your step" warning signs that could actually distract workers and lead to a fall on this stairway.

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

Does this graphic ACTUALLY depict a man washing his hands in a urinal? What is going on?

Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was photographed using a nail gun to promote a home improvement stimulus program. Too bad he wasn't wearing any PPE.

When people don't have the right equipment or are too lazy to go get it, they tend to improvise in ways that are anything but wise. Here's a photo of a man holding a worker upside down outside an elevated window. The strain is plainly evident on his face.

How many workers does it take to safely change a light bulb? Apparently more than these three guys.

If the nearest ladder is more than a few feet away, many workers will take the easy way out and use a chair or other object as a substitute. This worker shown here has made the unsafe choice of using stacked milk cartons as a ladder to reach the upper shelf of a rack.

Using an aluminum ladder around electricity is dangerous enough but this guy has raised the stakes considerably.

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

When OSHA inspectors show up at a worksite, they generally [...]
Here's an example of how not to inspect a roof. This unsafe practice provides no fall prevention nor protection against what would likely be a fatal fall.

Safety Violation Fine Hikes Manitoba Labour Minister Jennifer Howard has [...]

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