Alan Ferguson

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay of OSHA's emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 vaccination, testing and masking, with a 6-3 decision Jan. 13. In response, the agency withdrew its ETS on Jan. 26.

OSHA's recent emergency temporary standards on COVID-19 have drawn attention to – and caused confusion about – how both emergency and traditional OSHA standards work.

When snowy or icy conditions make driving difficult, we count on state and municipal snowplow crews to help make the roads safer. But all drivers need to do their part to share the road safely when snowplows are doing their work.

Experts say making use of AI requires collaborative efforts between safety professionals and other departments.

"A more accurate term would be 'task hazard analysis,'" one expert says. A look at the process.

Proponents of the workplace safety philosophy say it provides a more realistic understanding of how workers operate – and an acknowledgment that even the best make mistakes.

Although ladders aren’t as complex as other equipment, their relative simplicity can lead to a lack of training for some workers, one safety expert says.

When done correctly, incentive programs can boost workplace safety, experts say.

Employers should take steps to avoid mold-related health issues in the workplace.

The pandemic has prompted changes in delivery methods, but will the switch be permanent?