Why is HazCom important?
HazCom training is an important part of a workplace’s overall safety efforts. Providing employees with training that is specifically for...
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Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
The United States has had an active mining industry since colonial times, becoming a major industry in the 19th century....
“Idiots on Ladders” Contest Raises Awareness about Ladder Safety
Ladder safety may seem like commonsense, but too many people suffer annually because of ladder accidents related to misuse. Each...
Safety Myths – It’s Time We Debunk These 5 Safety Myths
Safety Myths That Are Not True One of the biggest problems with facility safety is that there are many myths...
Will Permissible Exposure Limits Change?
Last month, OSHA issued a Request for Information in order to begin a national dialogue about permissible exposure limits (PELs) for...
Respiratory Disease Resurges Among Coal Miners
What should be done when old workplace problems reemerge decades later? This is a question regulatory agencies, industry associations and...
Install Guards to Prevent Falls Through Skylights
Photo: Flexible Lifeline Screens Fall protection in the workplace receives a lot of attention, as it is the most frequently...
Why Your Workplace Needs a Heat Acclimatization Program
Agricultural workers often face hot temperatures at work. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Holgerhubbs Heat illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion affect many...
Explosion in China Draws Attention to Combustible Metal Dust
Combustible dust accidents continue to make news worldwide, and the most recent incident occurred in Kunshan, China, about 30 miles...
Why is it Important to know the Difference between Vapors and Fumes?
Learning the Difference between Vapors and Fumes When working on improving safety within a facility, it is often important to...
