News from the Safety Industry
Paradoxical Safety: Going Beyond ‘Best Intentions’
Published: Wednesday May 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Well-intended safety interventions can backfire in the workplace, as illustrated through real-world cases and practical leadership strategies to enhance safety effectively.
Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties
Published: Tuesday April 30th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Giant Construction Corp. exposed workers to trench-based safety hazards.
The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention
Published: Tuesday April 30th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Learning more about the bystander effect can help organizations understand how it could affect workplace accident response if prevention measures are not taken.
Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health
Published: Monday April 29th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
An employee survey has tackled the critical topics of workplace violence, harassment and mental health. On this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, we'll talk with a key employee from the company behind the study to discuss what it says about the current status of these concerns in work environments.
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024
Published: Monday April 29th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual initiative aims to reduce fatalities in the construction industry.
OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at Florida Construction Contractors
Published: Friday April 26th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The crane safety failures led to a fatal incident on a highway ramp in Orlando, Florida.
National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers
Published: Friday April 26th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This list includes employers cited for risking the safety of workers and communities through practices resulting in preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.
Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections
Published: Thursday April 25th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The food manufacturer received a total of 70 violations.
Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training
Published: Thursday April 25th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Employers must proactively protect workers from changing heat conditions by allocating training budgets, providing effective resources, and addressing overall employee health.
Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure
Published: Wednesday April 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Preparing for power outages involves essential steps, robust planning and investment in high-performance lighting to protect facilities and ensure continuous operations.