Alan Ferguson

Associate Editor [email protected]

Working out in the heat

Exercising outdoors is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather of summer. But you’ll need to take some extra precautions to stay safe.

Coming home to roost

If you’re thinking of raising chickens, thorough research and preparation is needed, experts say.

2023 Job Outlook

How would you describe today’s job market for safety professionals? What are some current or emerging issues safety and health pros need to keep tabs on? What can employers do to encourage safety pros to stay? The results of our 2023 Job Outlook survey are in.

On Research: The role of ‘normalization of deviance’ in workplace injuries

“People who deviate from the norm often aren’t aware of it,” says researcher Nejc Sedlar. “That’s how it becomes ingrained within a work group.”
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Trenching and excavation

Planning and protection will help workers stay safe when working in or near a trench.

Safety technology: adoption, acceptance and use

A look at how employers and safety pros can help pave the way for using safety technology onsite - and address worker concerns

OSHA’s most interesting cases

Every OSHA investigation presents an opportunity for using what comes to light to help prevent similar incidents. Here's a review of three cases – and the lessons learned.

A look at OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy was put in place, in part, to keep employers who have workers on the same site from blaming each other when incidents occur or OSHA inspectors find hazards.
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Fall back

Before indulging in all the good things autumn has to offer (apple cider donuts!), take some time to review a few tips on staying injury-free throughout the season.

The Hierarchy of Controls

A look at the framework, and how it can lead to "the implementation of inherently safer systems, where the risk of illness or injury has been substantially reduced."

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