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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this month announced the release of new inspection guidance for animal slaughtering and processing facilities. Previous guidance applied to poultry establishments, but the updated guidance is intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards in the meat processing industry. Here’s what you need to know about […]
Measuring the safety climate of your organization can provide a snapshot of what workers are experiencing at a specific time. One effective way to measure safety climate is to conduct an employee survey. Here’s what you need to know about administering a safety climate survey.
October is Fire Prevention Month and next week (Oct. 6-12) is Fire Prevention Week, so it’s a good time to revisit workplace fire safety. Here’s what you need to know about workplace fire safety.
Here’s what you need to know about the warning signs that may indicate that a co-worker is at risk for suicidal ideation, according to the World Health Organization.
Drug testing is required for safety-sensitive transportation occupations, including commercial motor vehicle drivers. Here’s what you need to know about drug testing requirements in transportation.
Here’s what you need to know about the elements that must be included in respiratory protection programs, which are required by OSHA for workplaces in which workers must use respirators.
Dust inhalation on construction sites can pose a serious risk for workers, causing damage to the lungs and airways after long-term exposure. Here’s what you need to know about preventing dust exposure.
If you don’t have a hearing conservation program in place to protect employees from workplace noise exposure, what are you waiting for? Here’s what you need to know about training employees on hearing conservation.
Worker fatigue is a hazard hiding in plain sight for employees and workplaces, potentially costing businesses millions of dollars per year. Here’s what employers can do to reduce the risk of worker fatigue and help employees get the appropriate amount of sleep.
There has been increased attention paid to trenching and excavation safety in recent years. Here’s what you need to know about preventing trench collapses, according to NIOSH.