Burn Safety
OSHA has reported that there are more than 5,000 work-related burn injuries in the U.S. each year. 8% of all burn injuries occur on the job. These burns can be:...
Hazardous Energy
When machines and equipment are being serviced or maintained, the unexpected startup of the equipment or a release of stored energy in the equipment can harm workers. This hazardous energy,...
OSHA Fall Prevention
Falls from elevated surfaces continue to be a leading cause of death in construction. To help increase awareness of fall hazards and to reinforce the importance of fall prevention, OSHA...
Personal Protective Equipment
When employees are not adequately protected from hazards on the job, employers are required to provide employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure its use. However, employees often become...
Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule
OSHA has issued a final rule that updates and revises outdated slip, trip and fall hazard standards for general industry. The final rule also aligns general industry fall protection requirements...