For some contractors, confusion exists around OSHA’s trench box requirements. Understanding when it’s appropriate to use a trench box and how to use one according to regulation is...

Working in a confined space poses inherent dangers, and OSHA regulations are designed to ensure that employers take effective steps to mitigate or eliminate them. OSHA introduced...

Having an energy control program is the first step in preventing hazardous energy incidents. Expecting the unexpected is never more important than when dealing with equipment that...

These free visits help companies learn how to work safer and comply with regulations. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) conducts some 72,000 federal and state...

Measuring how well you did can show you what you need to do next. Do you know how effective your company’s safety program is, or what metrics to look at to find out? These three...

There are five key differences between the general industry and construction standards. With the introduction of Confined Spaces in Construction standard ( 1926 Subpart AA) in 2015...

No one likes dentist appointments, but at least you know when they’re coming. The same can’t be said about OSHA inspections. You never know when one will happen, and instead of...

A fire on a construction site is no small threat. These fires can be even more hazardous than building fires because permanent fire protection systems aren’t usually in place yet....

With so much smart PPE and comfort-driven PPE coming onto the market (think work boots with Wi-Fi and vests that cool), it’s amazing that one piece of safety equipment — arguably...

When nature calls, workers need ready access to a loo. Employers could pay a price if they don’t provide enough toilets or keep them clean. Access to clean bathrooms — with toilet...