One expert believes “there’s confusion out there” about what defines a competent person and who qualifies. Jobsite conditions and answers to interview questions are two ways an OSHA inspector can ...

Each year, 2.3 million people suffer workplace accidents or diseases due to various hazards like chemicals and poor ergonomics. Safety and health programs prevent illnesses and deaths and alleviate ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was enacted by Congress to address the effect of workplace injuries and hazards on the nation's commerce; the act authorized the formation of the ...

More than a century of workplace tragedies and reforms helped shape today’s safety requirements. Understanding that history can help safety professionals reinforce why established controls still ...

Many employers think emergency eyewash stations are only needed in chemical plants or factories. However, OSHA’s requirements ...

The federal government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplace safety. OSHA has established guidelines in workplace lighting that you'll need to follow in ...

Construction activity of all types poses hazards that are subject to regulation by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, which recognizes excavation as one of the most ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, protects workers from job-related hazards. OSHA's pneumatic tools standards for employers cover the use of portable pneumatic tools such as ...

CEO Cam Mackey says the updates will help safety professionals “by adding clarity and consistency to features they’re already ...