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Picture This! This Might Be Expedient, But It Isn’t Safe
Leaving this telescopic boom on the flat deck is easier than unloading it and placing it on firm ground. But think about the all the things that could go wrong....
Picture This! Worker Survives Chainsaw Necklace Nightmare
Chainsaw kickbacks are often deadly, but a Pennsylvania tree trimmer survived in spite of having a chainsaw's chain embed itself in his neck. The horrifying incident hasn't put James Valentine, 21, off returning to that job. Here's a photograph showing an X-ray of the chain inside his body.
Picture This! Shoe Sales Clerk Should Tread More Carefully
It's unfortunate that in spite of having ready access to a ladder, many retail workers will choose to climb racking to access stock on shelves, as this photograph illustrates. Australia's WorkSafe Victoria notes that one in five injuries in the retail sector involve slips, trips or falls.
Picture This! Raise a Glass to Rising Temperatures
Hot weather, high humidity, a lack of water and insufficient rest breaks can quickly lead to life-threatening heat illness.
Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step GalleryPicture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step
Agriculture, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Hazcom, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Ladders, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Picture This, Retail, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step
How many workers does it take to safely change a light bulb? Apparently more than these three guys.
Picture This: Makeshift Bucket Lift is a Safety Downer
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.
Picture This! Safer by the Handful GalleryPicture This! Safer by the Handful
Agriculture, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Picture This, Retail, Seasonal, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Picture This! Safer by the Handful
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.
Hospital Fined for Safety Violations
The good news is she wasn’t far from expert medical [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Energy Service Company Charged with OHS Violations GalleryEnergy Service Company Charged with OHS Violations
Article, Driver Safety, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Materials Handling and Storage, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Energy Service Company Charged with OHS Violations
A worker who was loading an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) onto [...]
Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11? GalleryFailing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?
Article, Asbestos, Construction, English, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Retail, Topic, Training, Type
Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?
A Texas owner planned to develop the site of a [...]
Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 Violations GalleryFall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
Agriculture, Article, Compressed Gas/Air, Construction, Education, English, Fall Protection, Forestry, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, Retail, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
Issues involving a lack of fall protection measures were number [...]
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