Bridget Sweet shares how she got into the EHS field.

When do I need an energized work permit?

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What encourages workers to wear the eye protection you’re providing them?

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

Also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, black lung is a “job-related disease caused by continued exposure to excessive amounts of respirable coal mine dust,” NIOSH says.

A 34-year-old installer and a co-worker were installing gutters on a two-story residential home.

It’s unpleasant to think about, but it happens: Vehicles get submerged in water. If it happened to you, would you know what to do?

What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?

Arlington, VA — Mine Safety and Health Administration officials recently identified multiple Pattern of Violations offenders during a single screening period – an action the agency says is unprecedented in its history.