Safety

Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...

In recognition of 811 day on Aug. 11, Common Ground Alliance and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting...

Summer is a great time for business, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...

The truck driving down I-94 in Milwaukee had a mud flap hanging off. Many trucks repeatedly tried to warn the driver on...

Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable. According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere, but do...

In the utility construction industry, safety is of paramount importance, given the high-risk environments and the complex tasks involved. Ensuring that workers...

June 2024 has been declared Trench Safety Month by the National Utility Contractors Association, further highlighting its innovative educational and safety program,...

Millions of motor vehicle accidents occur each year in the U.S. With so many drivers on the road every day and commercial insurance...

In the water and sewer industry there are many hazards within the daily work that put employees at risk. Whether it’s working...

In a move to bolster safety across off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently introduced a free online safety toolkit...

Confined spaces with poor ventilation trap dangerous gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere, exposing workers to potential respiratory infection, illness or...

What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. Complacency...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falling injuries May 6-10. Fatalities caused by falls...

A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and...

One of the hazards of colder months and wintry weather is the increased chance of slip-and-fall incidents. Rain, sleet, ice and snow...