Workplaces have undergone significant transformations in the 21st century. But you wouldn’t know if you looked at the violations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. In ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

With cooler temperatures comes earlier sunsets, and an array of stunning colors across the country. However, it's also the beginning of various new challenges for businesses. Fall brings on cold and ...

Easton, Connecticut-based Sound Construction Inc. faces significant OSHA penalties following a fatal trench collapse in New Canaan, Connecticut, which occurred in December 2023. According to a recent ...

This week, United Rentals will conduct educational online trench safety sessions. The June 19 event will cover the hazards involved with trenching and the important safety measures that need to be ...

The Easton concrete and earthwork contractor was cited last year as a result of an investigation into a workplace fatality. An employee working on the fire suppression system at Silver Hill Hospital ...

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 ...

A Bronx construction company failed to prop up a concrete slab that crushed two workers, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration found. By Ed Shanahan and Patrick McGeehan Two ...

A proposed "trenching alliance" would provide experts to help with mentorship and training on safer trenching.

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employees working at heights over 6 feet require fall protection. EH&S manages the Fall Protection Program for ...