Citations for violating scaffolding requirements consistently make it onto OSHA’s annual Top 10 list. The requirements are in ...

Advocates delivered a petition to Gov. Katie Hobbs for enforceable heat safety standards. Arizona currently lacks statewide laws mandating heat-related protections for outdoor workers. Other states ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. ─ As Mother Nature turns down the heat and cranks up the cold, frost, ice and snow, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is launching its annual Fall/Winter Safety Campaign – Winter ...

The Leapfrog Group’s latest batch of Hospital Safety Grades is out, and with it a new focus on high performances among system-affiliated hospitals. The watchdog group’s twice-annual grading, now in ...

Three Southeast Michigan hospitals have again been knocked for below average patient safety, according to a national health care watchdog. The Leapfrog Group issued “F” letter grades to three Detroit ...

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Falls continue to be one of the deadliest hazards in construction. Despite years of warnings and awareness campaigns, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) still cites fall ...

Properly fitting fall arrest harnesses are crucial for effective fall protection and compliance with OSHA standards, especially when workers wear bulky winter clothing. Employers should utilize indoor ...