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
Many businesses don’t take enought precautions to prevent accidents at work. It is no secret that proactive site safety practices and appropriate work safety awareness lead to fewer accidents, OSHA violations and injuries in the workplace. This blog will make you understand how crucial yet common mistakes can result in
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic gas that poses significant environmental and human health risks. This colorless, flammable gas has a distinct, foul odor reminiscent of rotten eggs and is commonly found in industrial settings, such as wastewater treatment plants, petroleum refineries, and agricultural facilities. The Occupational Safety and Health
Billion Dollars $ 0 With the rising growth, the industry also contains a very high risk of fatal injuries leading to deaths in the construction industry, which prompts us to write about fatal four OSHA. With over $1,293 billion in capital spending, the United States is one of the world’s
In the construction industry, there’s a lack of skilled workers, which has been a problem for a long time in the UK. This issue got worse due to Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. A study by City & Guilds showed that 1 in 20 construction companies feel their workers don’t
Honoring the Fallen: Reflecting on Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is recognized on April 28 to highlight the importance of occupational health and safety. This day is also the commemoration of the workers who perished because of workplace hazards and a call to have better workplaces. Today, the situation
OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplaces are secure in various industries. Now, the safety this organization oversees isn’t from any imminent danger, but rather from occupational hazards—hence the name. Now, when OSHA was commissioned in 1972, workplace incidents averaged around 10.9 workers per 100.
OSHA’s ladder regulations were among the four fall prevention-related standards that ranked in the agency’s top ten most cited violations in 2023. Ladders were the main cause of 161 fatal work injuries in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although this is a 5.8% decrease from 171 deaths in 2019, it