On its website, OSHA emphasizes the need to identify “foreseeable emergency scenarios and non-routine tasks, taking into account the types of materials and equipment in use and the location within the ...

A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...

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Manufacturers are moving beyond audits and checklists by using data-driven safety platforms to improve compliance and proactively manage workplace risk.

When we think about workplace safety, we often envision hard hats, warning signs, and written programs. However, true safety goes beyond equipment and procedures; it's about culture, leadership, ...

Formerly known as the “near miss reporting,” the Good Catch program is available to all employees to proactively prevent accidents in the workplace. The purpose of the program is to demonstrate that ...

Cutting and welding tasks are performed either on a routine or infrequent basis in all industrial and commercial environments by maintenance personnel or contractors during the fabrication process, ...

Leading indicators are nothing new to occupational safety. These are metrics that indicate safety performance prior to an incident occurring. Given that occupational injuries resulted in an estimated ...

The pulse check provides a snapshot of health and safety trends and identifies common compliance gaps, along with practical guidance to help workplaces meet requirements under the Occupational Health ...

Hazards may not be the first thing on an employee’s mind during the work day, but various hazards and their causes need to be considered. On its website, OSHA emphasizes the need to identify ...