According to Paul Balmert, principal with Balmert Consulting, Houston, and author of “Alive and Well At the End of the Day: A Supervisor’s Guide to Managing Safety in Operations,” properly training managers and supervisors on...

When employees come on board, they will likely be unfamiliar with their new surroundings and work environments. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office of Statistics, 40% of employees injured at...

While a comprehensive safety program involves all levels and departments in an organization, a new study published by Dodge Data & Analytics, “The Safety Management in Construction Industry SmartMarket Report,” finds that...

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the details of its Sixth Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down. The event, scheduled for the week of May 6–10, is designed to focus...

Performing electrical work without being properly trained can be deadly. I have seen this hold true during numerous investigations.
Many companies are proactive and make sure their employees are trained and receive refresher...