Metal Company Hammered for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Carrying $212,000 in Proposed Fines
Fifty-eight serious and five repeat violations were cited for workplace [...]

Fifty-eight serious and five repeat violations were cited for workplace [...]
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently issued [...]

If you haven’t already done so, here’s a reminder! Employers [...]
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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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What to do if you think OSHA has unfairly cited [...]

A revealing glimpse into what OHS prosecutors look for when [...]

To assess the risk of repeat violations, you first need [...]