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Picture This! Leaning on the Wrong Side of Safety
This worker could be caught between shards of glass and a hard place as a result of leaning against a window.
Picture This! Shocking Video Debunks Workplace ‘Accidents’
This powerful and dramatic safety video from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in Ontario drives home the point that there really aren't any workplace 'accidents.'
Picture This! Ladder Lunacy in England
Would you trust this man's rather "unique" ladder arrangement? Neither would we. (WorkSafeVictoria, Australia)
Picture This! Drivers Forced to Read Between the Lines
It's not usually difficult for a driver to stay in his or her traffic lane, unless the lines resemble the ones shown in this photograph. This situation recently created chaos on Interstate 66 in Virginia.
Picture This! A Bucket Load of Problems
Taking shortcuts with scaffolding is risky business. Here is a photograph showing a makeshift scaffold that was cobbled together by a person who should have known better, namely a safety supervisor.
Picture This! In Case of Fire, Find a Really Tall Person
Location is everything, particularly when one is speaking about access to a fire extinguisher during an emergency. This device is well out of reach for all but the tallest people.
Picture This! In Case of Drowning Emergency, Find Knife to Cut Rope
Here's an example oaf having an object designed to save lives that may be useless because it isn't easily accessible. The object in this case is a rescue ring that can't be used without a knife to cut it free.
Picture This! A Shocking Rat’s Nest of Wiring
Amateur "handy persons" often produce shoddy work by failing to realize their limitations. But here's an example of someone crossing the line from shoddy to potentially deadly by performing electrical work they had no business tackling.
Picture This! He’s Not on Board With Safety
Try bending sharply at the waist for a minute and then stand up. Feel dizzy? Now imagine doing it while standing on two narrow boards high above the ground, with nothing but hard ground to break your fall should you lose your balance.
Houston Manufacturer Cited for Failure to Abate Safety Violations Issued $108,000 in Additional Proposed Fines GalleryHouston Manufacturer Cited for Failure to Abate Safety Violations Issued $108,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
Article, Electrical, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Topic, Type
Houston Manufacturer Cited for Failure to Abate Safety Violations Issued $108,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
OSHA opened an inspection on Jan. 29, 2008 after a [...]
How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS Violations GalleryHow to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS Violations
Agriculture, Article, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS Violations
A revealing glimpse into what OHS prosecutors look for when [...]
How to Avoid Repeat Violations at Multiple Facilities GalleryHow to Avoid Repeat Violations at Multiple Facilities
Article, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
How to Avoid Repeat Violations at Multiple Facilities
Find out why companies that have multiple sites are at [...]
How to Contest an OSHA Violation GalleryHow to Contest an OSHA Violation
Agriculture, Article, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
How to Contest an OSHA Violation
What to do if you think OSHA has unfairly cited [...]
Hospital Fined for Safety Violations
The good news is she wasn’t far from expert medical [...]
Florida Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations GalleryFlorida Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations
Article, Chemical Safety, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Materials Handling and Storage, PPE, Topic, Type
Florida Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations
OSHA issued one willful citation for failure to leave an [...]
Food Wholesaler Fined $55,000 for Violations
Food Wholesaler Fined $55,000 for violations resulting in serious foot [...]
Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations GalleryGeorgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations
Article, Construction, Contractor Safety, English, Excavation and Trenching, Fall Protection, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Ladders, Language, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations
OSHA has proposed $108,000 in penalties against a contractor for [...]
Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations GalleryGeorgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations
Agriculture, Article, Combustible Dust, Electrical, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type
Georgia Peanut Producer Cited for Numerous Alleged Safety and Health Violations
Birdsong Corp. has been cited for 21 alleged serious safety [...]
Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program GalleryGeorgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program
Agriculture, Article, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type
Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program
OSHA is proposing total penalties of $155,000 against a company [...]
Grain Grower Facing Willful Violations in Connection with Double Fatality GalleryGrain Grower Facing Willful Violations in Connection with Double Fatality
Accident Prevention, Agriculture, Article, English, Fall Protection, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Grain Grower Facing Willful Violations in Connection with Double Fatality
A farm supply cooperative has been cited for four alleged [...]
- Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat Violations Gallery
Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat Violations
Agriculture, Article, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat Violations
To assess the risk of repeat violations, you first need [...]
Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site GalleryHearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site
Article, Automotive, Business Services, Construction, Drugs and Alcohol, English, Harassment and Discrimination, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site
A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]
Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations
Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations after an excavation [...]
Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines GalleryHose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines
Article, Concrete/Masonry, Crane Safety, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Forklifts, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Materials Handling and Storage, Noise, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines
Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]
Fire Brings Citations for 12 Safety Violations, Along With $71,000 in Proposed Penalties GalleryFire Brings Citations for 12 Safety Violations, Along With $71,000 in Proposed Penalties
Article, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Topic, Type
Fire Brings Citations for 12 Safety Violations, Along With $71,000 in Proposed Penalties
OSHA began an investigation after four employees at a plant [...]
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