With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and flu season in full swing, it is important to maintain a safe, clean work environment. People may become infected by touching surfaces contaminated with illness-causing viruses and...

To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure, OSHA is in the process of expanding its efforts to address heat-related illnesses. Specifically, the agency plans to: Implement an enforcement initiative on heat...

Electrical contractors are navigating unprecedented times. The reality of work in the time of a pandemic presents striking contrasts across states and regions, with one key priority: keeping electricians and communities safe...

In 1994, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its "Focus Four" initiative, targeting the top four safety hazards in construction: falls from heights, electrocution, crushing injuries (such as...

Last month the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed an alliance with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), extending the pact (originally signed in August...