OSHA Announces Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020
OSHA has announced the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards [...]
OSHA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
April 28, 2021, marked the 50th anniversary of OSHA beginning its mission [...]
OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Standard Requires that Employees be Protected from Hazardous Energy Releases
OSHA’s lockout/tagout (LOTO) standard establishes the employer’s responsibility to protect [...]
OSHA Announces Annual Adjustments to Civil Penalties
OSHA has announced adjustments to civil penalty amounts based on [...]
Catch Up on Safety Training Online from Home or Anywhere
The OSHA Training Institute Education Center, in conjunction with AdvanceOnline [...]
OSHA’s HAZWOPER Standard Designed to Protect Workers during Hazardous Waste, Emergency Response and Cleanup
An unexpected release of hazardous substances, or a substantial threat [...]
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards Violated in FY2017
The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards [...]
New OSHA Publication Boosts Awareness of OSHA’s Fall Protection in Construction Standard
Falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry. OSHA has developed a standard for fall protection that deals with both human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards.
OSHA’s HAZWOPER Standard Addresses Significant Threat of Hazardous Substances
The dumping of hazardous substances poses a significant environmental threat that can lead to serious safety and health problems. Toxic, flammable or corrosive substances can cause fires, explosions and pollution of air, water and land. Hazardous substances must be properly treated, stored or disposed of to eliminate or greatly reduce potential harm to human and animal life and the environment.
Fall Protection in Three Steps: Plan, Provide, Train
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction [...]