December 2021Edition

Topping the list for the 11th straight year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 “willful” and “serious” violations, a list of the year’s highest penalties, and an exclusive Q&A with OSHA’s Patrick Kapust.

“Doing routine tasks without thinking about it” can increase the risk of on-the-job injury, regardless of worker age or experience level.

A recap of the biggest news out of the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, which took place Oct. 8-14 in Orlando, FL.

“Safe decision-making is an outcome of the interaction between leadership and frontline employees – not just action by one or both,” says Jack Balsamo of DEKRA.

James R. Fowlkes Jr. shares how he got into the EHS industry.

Edwin W. Thompson, AS, ARM, CSP-retired, shared how he got into the ESH industry.

I’ve learned firsthand that, even in a world where opinions are divided, people are kind – and kindness matters.

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is an annual event. But employers should focus on fall prevention all year.

You may not know the name for it, but if you drive at night, you’ve probably experienced situational night blindness. It can occur “when you are temporarily blinded by a bright light such as an oncoming car’s headlights,” the Texas Department of Insurance says.

A thorough workplace safety and health plan should include steps to protect workers from cold-related hazards. This is particularly important for workers in the services, transportation, construction and agriculture industries.

A 31-year-old field technician was part of a two-person engineering crew tasked with surveying power lines in a residential area with homes located on each side of a two-lane highway.

What are some recent innovations in women’s footwear that workers and safety pros should consider?

How can equipment selection encourage hearing protection compliance?

The need and value of personal protective equipment and worker safety have surged over the past two years. More than ever, it is imperative that organizations ensure they mitigate the risk of workplace hazards for their employees as well as their business’s sustainability.

Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller.

Find out how written safety plan regulations apply to your organization in this white paper from J. J. Keller.

Electrical incidents happen daily, putting lives and operational continuity at risk. However, there are ways companies can reduce the occurrence of these incidents and protect everyone concerned from the physical, financial, and statutory consequences.

Workers’ safety shoes have come a long way since the days wooden clogs were used.