2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (351+ words) Cal/OSHA is prompting employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers as temperatures climb into the triple digits. Cal/OSHA is advising employers across California to maintain required heat protections as high temperatures affect much of the state. At outdoor…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (379+ words) Prosecutors allege the company sold OSHA and Site Safety Training cards to individuals who had not completed required construction safety courses. A New York City construction safety training company and two men have been indicted for allegedly selling OSHA and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (396+ words) An analysis of 4,771 OSHA lockout/tagout violations from fiscal year 2025 shows employers were cited far less for missing hardware than for missing proof that the right procedure was current, followed, verified, and inspected. Ask most people to picture a lockout…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) Washington officials urge countertop fabricators to replace engineered stone or implement strict dust controls to prevent fatal lung disease. Labor officials are warning employers and workers in the countertop fabrication industry about severe risks of fatal lung disease associated with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (276+ words) Regulatory bodies continue to refine standards governing crane operation, with OSHA leading efforts to improve worksite safety through stricter protocols. These mandates reflect the industry's commitment to reducing accidents and ensuring that every operator possesses verifiable competence. Following a two-year…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (279+ words) Construction companies will pause work to hold a moment of silence and address mental health challenges across jobsites. Construction companies across the nation will pause work for a synchronized minute of silence to highlight mental health awareness and pay tribute…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) Industrial Hygiene is entering a period of renewed regulatory intensity across North America. Emerging and evolving requirements related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), respirable crystalline silica, heat stress, and expanded chemical controls are increasing both the scope and complexity…...

4+ week, 35+ min ago   (236+ words) Respiratory protection is the final line of defense in the hierarchy of controls. OEHS professionals first seek to eliminate hazards, substitute less hazardous materials, implement engineering controls, and improve work practices before selecting respirators. When these measures cannot adequately control…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Dan Birch, Category Manager at PIP Global Safety, and Ani Surabhi, CEO and Founder of Quin, discuss the evolution of connected PPE and how real-time safety data can help organizations improve worker…...