Workplace safety programs

Many construction companies taking SIFs seriously, survey finds

Boulder, CO — Nearly two-thirds of construction firms have implemented a program to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, commonly called SIFs, according to the...

The do’s and don’ts of workplace housekeeping

Raise workers’ awareness of the relationship between “a clean and tidy workspace and their safety.”

Have a safety fair

Safety pros weigh in on ways to launch – or grow – an event for workers and families.

From Incident Reports to Prevention: AI’s New Role in Safety

A federal investigation of a deadly explosion in August at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant near Pittsburgh found that incomplete, outdated and inadequate...
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NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat

New York — Development of heat illness prevention plans for New York City employees and contractors, as well as heat safety guidance intended for...

Occupational safety community lacks shared definition of ‘control,’ study finds

Boulder, CO — Safety communications and training often recommend improving safety controls to address serious injuries and fatalities, but researchers say the safety community...

IIHS publishes initial safety ratings for small commercial vehicles

Arlington, VA — Now available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and other types of trucks used...

MSHA emergency preparedness ‘needs to improve’: DOL OIG report

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration “may be insufficiently prepared to handle multiple simultaneous mine emergencies” or a larger disaster, the Department...
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Fatal blast leads to call for better awareness of equipment limitations

Washington — Chemical facility operators need to ensure their equipment can function within safe operating limits, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new...

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