S+H Staff

Every tool serves a purpose, but according to the National Safety Council, the screwdriver is perhaps the most misused and abused tool in the workplace.

Misuse or improper handling of oxygen-acetylene torches can lead to serious property damage, injury and even death.

A 42-year-old maintenance worker was killed after he fell approximately 40 feet from the roof of a three-story apartment building.

Will you please describe a typical arc flash accident that you would be called on to investigate? If possible, please include the root cause of the accident, the type of equipment involved, the tools used by the employee and the resultant injury.

Safety and health advocates are divided on the effectiveness of behavior-based safety, an approach that targets changes in worker behavior as a means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.

GAO report prompts OSHA to evaluate its Voluntary Protection Programs

Return to main article In a letter included in the Government Accoun­tability Office’s report on the Voluntary Pro­tection Programs, acting OSHA administrator Jordan Barab offered...

America's obesity epidemic and its effect on PPE and workplace safety

Return to main article Dark alleys and crowded city streets may get all the attention for being prime locations for muggers and other dangerous individuals,...

Thirty years ago, Tom Krause was a champion for behavior-based safety, believing corporate “top-down” safety programs were ineffective and compromised safety systems. The best way to make significant improvements, he said, was to empower hourly-level workers to confront safety issues.