Safety and health at work
Despite this important decision and the significant progress in occupational safety and health (OSH), work-related accidents and diseases still occur too frequently, with …
Motor Vehicle Safety
Employers Employers must commit to work vehicle and roadway safety and communicate that commitment to employees at all levels of the organization. Employers must demonstrate that …
Motor Vehicle Safety
Driver Safety Training Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of worker injuries and death.1 Driver safety training is a protective measure against crashes and helps protect drivers …
Occupational safety and health
Occupational safety and health (OSH) deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace. Its goal is to prevent the occurrence of occupational accidents and diseases.
Better Safety Conversations
BETTER SAFETY CONVERSATIONS Every day, safety conversations take place between executives and managers, between safety professionals and workers, and—most …
Fire safety
General fire safety hazards Fires need three things to start – a source of ignition (heat), a source of fuel (something that burns) and oxygen: sources of ignition include heaters, lighting, naked …
Construction Industry
Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Construction workers engage in many activities that may …
Hazard Communication
Hazard Communication Standard In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to …
Help for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA, which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. There are OSHA standards for construction, …
Safety and health at work
Despite this important decision and the significant progress in occupational safety and health (OSH), work-related accidents and diseases still occur too frequently, with …
Help for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA, which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. There are OSHA standards for construction, …