U.S. Workplace Deaths Spike – Third Consecutive Year: OSHA Resources Shrinking
The Loss 5,190. That’s how many workers lost their lives [...]

The Loss 5,190. That’s how many workers lost their lives [...]
Two oil refineries in Mississippi and Alabama have been cited [...]

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

When your eyes are burning from contact with a splashed chemical and you desperately need an emergency eyewash station

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.
Two people died and a third person was injured in an explosion in a garage in Edmonton, Canada. Gas from a fuel tank spilled and its vapors were ignited by a red-hot propane heater. This photograph shows the damage caused in the fire and explosion.

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

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.
An inspection under OSHA’s national emphasis program for petroleum refineries [...]

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

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

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.
These workers are taking a potentially deadly risk by tying off to one another

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

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

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

Key Takeaways: Distinguish between risk management and impairment management Explain [...]
When there's no table or countertop handy and you're hungry, finding a convenient place to plug in a toaster oven can be challenging. But this isn't the solution.

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

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