S+H Staff

Having a fire hose available at a mine can be a lifesaver – but only a hose that is in good condition and in the right location.

Although it is a commonplace activity on many worksites, charging a lead-acid battery can be an extremely hazardous task. NIOSH identifies a number of associated hazards: the hydrogen gas formed while the battery is charging, the poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid present in the battery fluid, the possibility of short circuits causing burns or explosions, and the risk of electric shock.

Return to main article It is one thing to explain the value of safety to large corporations with multiple layers of safety personnel, procedures and...

Small-business employers seeking to enhance their safety culture can rely on a number of free services and strategies to reduce injury and illness rates and maintain compliance with OSHA rules and standards.

SHA on May 20 announced a crackdown on fraudulent trainers in an effort to ensure the integrity of the agency’s Outreach Training Program

Can respirators help protect a person from the virus that causes H1N1/09 influenza?

Cuts can be a serious problem for workers in the food processing industry. They generally occur while workers are using knives, cleavers, or slicing machinery in meat and fish production.

A 25-year-old laborer at a concrete pipe manufacturing facility died from injuries he sustained while trying to clean a ribbon-type concrete mixer.

What kind of outerwear will keep workers compliant with workplace regulations, but also will serve as protection from the elements and function as needed in the workplace?

According to OSHA, simple hygiene may be the best protection against pandemic flu in your workplace.