Safety Tips

Misusing, abusing or mishandling compressed gas cylinders can create a significant hazard. A worker who is assigned to handle cylinders under pressure must be properly trained and monitored.

A 45-year-old employee of a ready-mixed cement company was fatally injured when he was backed over by a skid-steer loader.

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold may be at risk of cold stress. Hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblain are all examples of illnesses that can be caused by extremely cold or wet weather whenever temperatures drop.

According to NIOSH, the use of non-powered hand tools in work settings can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. These injuries can be reduced if users choose the right tool for the job.

Although disposable respirators cannot completely protect a worker from inhaling airborne particles, they can reduce the number of particles inhaled.

Construction foreman dies after being struck by steel beam pile

OSHA launched a webpage designed to educate employers on how to keep storm response and recovery workers safe during hazardous winter conditions.

Quincy, MA – December, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA recently issued 10 suggestions to help ensure that households across the country remain safe during those months.

Washington – OSHA recently launched a webpage designed to educate employers on how to keep storm response and recovery workers safe from hazardous winter conditions.

While running up a flight of stairs on an icy morning, merging from one lane to another during rush hour or sliding centimeters past an open file cabinet at the office, every day we narrowly avoid incidents that could result in a serious injury. When these incidents take place on the job, it can serve as a warning that a serious incident is waiting to happen.