Any time we drive, we choose an action that can affect our lives and those of everyone nearby. According to NHTSA, 38,824 lives were lost in U.S. traffic crashes during 2023. That number shouldn’t be seen only as a statistic; it should warn us. Most
Heat stress is a concerning hazard, particularly in industries involving outdoor or high-temperature environments. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a total of 986 workers died from heat exposure in many different industries from 1992 to 2022. Moreover, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed
COMBUSTIBLE DUST Many known materials are hazardous and can also result in big explosions. Combustible dust may be minute and barely visible to the naked eye, but it is among the destructive materials. Combustible dust is the finest material that can cause a dust explosion
OSHA Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers
Many people, particularly those who do demanding labor in hot and humid working conditions, suffer from heat stress, especially during the summer months. Workers in the construction industry are among the most at risk, as they primarily work outdoors and are constantly exposed to high
Table of Contents If you are a worker in the United States, you must be familiar with various occupational safety and health (OSHA) training programs conducted online. These training educate on the rules and regulations standardized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to
Table of Content The safety triangle is also known as Heinrich’s triangle, Bird’s triangle, accident triangle, accident pyramid or safety pyramid, and often confused as incident pyramid. It is a theory of industrial accident prevention. The Heinrich triangle seeks to develop links between fatal accidents,
Electrical Safety in the Workplace: A Guide to OSHA’s Electrical Safety Standards
As workplace safety advocates become more powerful, their critics have also become more vocal. Topics of public safety often have very divided opinions. The topic of workplace safety is no exception. The problem is that we require health and safety regulations. What makes them so
Crane and rigging training comprises all areas of the use and handling of cranes. Rigging is a method of shifting a large load of slings, ropes, lifting, and other special equipment. The device used to lift and transfer loads is often called rigging. Crane can
Occupational Safety and Health is a multi-dimensional field that addresses people’s safety, health, and well-being in different workplaces. It aims to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all stakeholders. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal regulatory agency. Its task