Learn how the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act safeguards workplace safety, OSHA's role, and which businesses must ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in the year 2013, 4,405 fatal injuries happened at workplaces in the United States. The figure may seem large when considered by itself, but ...

In keeping with tradition, OSHA was on hand to reveal its Top 10 Most Cited Standards at the 2024 National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo. At the event, Scott Ketcham, director of the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 authorizes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to set standards for safety in the workplace and enforce them through a system of ...

When you work in an industry where safety risks are ever-present – like construction, manufacturing, warehousing, utilities, etc. – OSHA certification is way more than a box to check. It’s […] ...

OSHA -- the Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- has been in place since 1970 to reduce the risk of death and serious injury on the job. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards, while ...

Your overall chances of an OSHA inspection are relatively low, but it’s important to remember what will trigger an inspection. OSHA has increased its outreach efforts to employers by adding a number ...

That’s why OSHA wants to update its standards. Rule 1910.156 would update protections for firefighters, first responders, and search and rescue crews. But according to the Firefighters Association of ...

As an employer, it’s essential to keep your workplace safe and free from hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established safety standards to ensure worker safety.

Another state has decided to regulate workplace violence in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities amid a delay in the development of federal rules.