A 55-year-old painting contractor and his 27-year-old son were electrocuted when the aluminum extension ladder they were moving contacted an overhead power line.

Cathy Sitek shares how she got into the environmental, health and safety industry.

Terri Collins shares how she got into the environmental, health and safety industry.

Because of their high center of gravity, dump trucks can easily become unstable and tip over.

Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here’s what OSHA says an effective program looks like.

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle components May 17-19 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck.

Washington — On the eve of National Caregivers Day, OSHA issued a press release urging health care employers to take immediate actions to help safeguard their workers after the industry experienced sharp increases in injuries and illness in 2020.

Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15.

Washington — OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update design and construction requirements in its powered industrial trucks standards for general industry and construction.