For years, many of us in the Construction field have heard the same old excuses from contractors working unsafely in confined spaces. Statements like “We don’t have a confined space standard in Construction”, have been heard countless times by safety...

Hepatitis B is a virus that can cause serious and even life threatening disease by interfering with the many functions of the liver through viral replication. It is a bloodborne pathogen as the mode of transmission is through contact with blood and b...

Falls are the leading killer in construction, 36.5% of the total deaths (302 out of 828) in 2013 (OSHA). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 60% of all elevated falls are from a height of less than 10 feet.

As most of you have heard OSHA has adopted new regulations in regards to reporting fatalities and severe injuries. I have received several questions regarding OSHA’s definition of an amputation in regards to when must an amputation be reported.

Fans of the British rock band Dire Straits are familiar with the falsetto vocal introduction “I want my MTV” sung by Sting on their 1985 hit song “Money for Nothing”. Now imagine a different version whereby Sting chants “I want my PPE” as a call to w...

Good housekeeping practices not only help to maintain clean work areas, but in some cases, may prevent potential catastrophes. In 2008, we were witnesses of the dangers of combustible dust with the explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Georgia...

OSHA has just updated their criteria for reporting workplace fatalities and severe injuries. The change will take place on January 1, 2015.

In the United States approximately 20 workers die per year in confined spaces. OSHA has very specific definitions, safety controls, and training required for those who work in or around these confined spaces.

Many places of employment have first aid kits hung on walls of offices, break rooms, locker rooms, and production areas. But what are some of the requirements for having these first aid kits, what should be in them, and where should they be located?

Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the unveiling of a new training resource for hazard identification at the June 10th annual conference of the American Society of Safety Engineers. As said...