Workplace safety has evolved considerably over the decades; yet, struck-by and caught-between incidents remain stubbornly persistent hazards across various industries. On a construction site or in a factory assembly line, these types of injuries account for a significant percentage of serious accidents and tragically, fatalities too. Understanding how to prevent
0 (OSHA) conducted inspections In 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted 34,221 inspections. To perform this activity, the agency applied 878 OSHA safety inspectors. This is done per federal health and safety regulations. Becoming an OSHA adherence officer might be rewarding if you’re passionate about workplace safety. First of all, it
Walking and working surfaces are a critical element in every workplace. From office corridors and factory floors to elevated platforms and construction scaffolds, they ensure employees can perform their tasks safely and efficiently. However, when these surfaces are not properly designed, maintained, or monitored, they become one of the leading causes
Overhead and gantry cranes play a vital role in industrial and construction settings, allowing workers to move heavy loads with ease and efficiency. However, the use of these cranes introduces specific hazards that, if not properly managed, can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Understanding the common hazards associated
ARC FLASH? A Hidden Danger! THE SCIENCE BEHIND THEM What is an arc flash? It is a light and heat produced from an electric arc. When supplied with sufficient electrical energy, it can result in an arc blast, which causes considerable damage, harm, fire, or injury. Electrical arcs experience negative
According to OSHA, a near-miss is a spontaneous occasion that didn’t bring about injury, ailment, or harm – however, it could do as such. Only a lucky break in the sequence of events stopped an accident, fatality, or damage; in other words, a near-miss. A flawed mechanism or management structure