OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

In modern industrial environments, worker safety has always been a top priority. But as workplaces become more complex and risks evolve, traditional personal protective equipment (PPE) is no longer ...

A study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology shows the design of personal protective equipment for infectious diseases is not very user friendly, which is problematic, given its ...

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In response to a lawsuit filed in January by the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the Department of Labor promises that by November OSHA will issue a final rule on its ...

Spikes in personal protective equipment (PPE) can be attributed to tariffs, according to a recent study by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). The association warns that tariffs ...

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Job-site safety audits conducted by safety professionals help drive safety culture and maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements set by OSHA, other regulatory agencies, and general ...

With cold, harsh weather still persistent throughout the country, construction workers should consider wearing proper workwear to prevent hypothermia. Cold stress is highly risky, affecting one's ...

In the electrical trade, the risks are not only highly consequential but can also come in an instant. Arc flash incidents, which occur when an electrical current deviates from its intended path and ...