On Safety

A year ago, eight Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers fell more than 15 feet to the ground during a “human chandelier” act at a Providence, RI, show. The stunt consisted of the performers being suspended in the air by their hair, which was attached to rigging above them.

Workers Memorial Day is Tuesday. Are you participating in any events? Check out this week’s OSHA Roundup to learn what activities may be in your area.

OSHA wants to learn more about communication tower worker safety. Find out how you can help in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA updates its workplace violence and whistleblower protections guidance. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Truck driving can be an unhealthy occupation, but a former NCAA athlete is offering hope for the profession.

Every year, OSHA evaluates each of the 27 State Plan states and territories. Today, we’re looking at the federal agency’s review of Hawaii.

How much will OSHA’s proposed silica standard cost employers? Far more than the agency estimates, according to an industry coalition. Read about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Peggy Young was working as a part-time driver for UPS when she became pregnant and her doctor advised her not to lift more than 20 pounds. However, her job required her to lift up to 70 pounds.

What does OSHA think about refinery safety 10 years after the BP refinery disaster in Texas City, TX? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez voices his support of OSHA’s cooperative programs and defends the agency’s upcoming silica rule. Read about this and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.