| Enforcement |
Iconic farm equipment maker agrees to whistleblower deal with OSHA
| 01/02/2017 |
| Health - General |
Tell your workers it’s not too late to get that flu shot
| 01/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
OSHA chief: Workplace deaths are ‘rarely accidental’
| 01/03/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Is something shady going on in your workplace? Proper lighting can fix that!
| 01/03/2017 |
| OSHA |
Latest regulatory agenda includes beryllium, more
| 01/04/2017 |
| Fire Prevention |
Tree still up? Fire experts say it’s time to take it down!
| 01/05/2017 |
| Safety - General |
NIOSH offers guidance for worker health, safety, and well-being
| 01/06/2017 |
| Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
OSHA releases beryllium final rule
| 01/09/2017 |
| Slips and Falls |
EHS on Tap: E16 Step To It - OSHA's Walking Working Surfaces Rule
| 01/09/2017 |
| Ergonomics |
Newark baggage handlers to benefit from airline settlement
| 01/10/2017 |
| OSHA |
Workplace safety: Looking forward to 2017
| 01/11/2017 |
| Trenching (Construction) |
Contractor cited for excavation hazards at high school site
| 01/11/2017 |
| EHS Metrics |
Planning a safety survey? Make sure it covers these key elements
| 01/13/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
Outgoing chief says OSHA will pursue violence standard
| 01/16/2017 |
| Chemical Hazards |
Researchers discover disturbing symptoms in welders
| 01/17/2017 |
| Enforcement |
OSHA increases civil penalty amounts
| 01/18/2017 |
| OSHA |
No word yet on OSHA pick; acting chief strikes hopeful tone
| 01/18/2017 |
| OSHA |
OSHA issues antiretaliation recommendations
| 01/19/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Webinar: What to expect in 2017
| 01/20/2017 |
| Safety - General |
What you need to know about climate change and worker health and safety
| 01/23/2017 |
| Chemical Hazards |
NIOSH updates engineering control recommendations for nanoparticle exposures
| 01/24/2017 |
| Accidents |
Survey reveals extraordinary cost of serious injuries
| 01/25/2017 |
| Construction - General |
New York safety group calls for action on job fatalities
| 01/26/2017 |
| OSHA |
Confirmation hearings for DOL pick postponed
| 01/27/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Complaint leads to big-dollar fines for Oklahoma manufacturer
| 01/27/2017 |
| Wellness |
Employer push for health shows impressive ROI
| 01/30/2017 |
| EHS Strategy |
Five common problems with your safety strategy
| 01/31/2017 |
| Fire Extinguishers |
Guide to fire extinguisher selection and placement
| 01/31/2017 |
| Process Safety Management |
New OSHA chemical emphasis program includes refineries
| 02/01/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Reminder: Post your OSHA 300A summary [Infographic]
| 02/01/2017 |
| Fall Protection (Construction) |
Oregon employers: New fall protection rules now in effect
| 02/02/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Appeals Board decisions: How were workers supposed to use the installed safety devices?
| 02/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
DOT targets rail crossing safety in new ad campaign
| 02/03/2017 |
| Slips and Falls |
How surefooted are your workers around these common fall hazards?
| 02/03/2017 |
| OSHA |
Trump’s Executive Order to cut regulations: What does it mean for OSHA?
| 02/06/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
New Cal/OSHA standard addresses violence prevention in health care
| 02/06/2017 |
| EHS Strategy |
The Pareto Principle and Safety Prioritization
| 02/07/2017 |
| OSHA |
Trump regulatory freeze delays OSHA, DOT rules
| 02/08/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
OSHA offers enforcement guidance on reporting, incentives, and drug testing
| 02/08/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Michigan companies recognized for safety excellence
| 02/09/2017 |
| Noise |
Think your hearing loss is work-related? Maybe not.
| 02/10/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Alaska cites and fines contractor in tragic fatality case
| 02/13/2017 |
| Wellness |
Sleep boosts safety for firefighters—what could it do for your employees?
| 02/14/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Washington construction company facing six-figure fines
| 02/15/2017 |
| OSHA |
Puzder withdraws from DOL nomination; Trump names new pick
| 02/16/2017 |
| OSHA |
Warmer reception for new labor secretary pick
| 02/17/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Virginia OSHA settles with Goodyear on multiple fatality cases
| 02/17/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
After the flood: Stay safe during and after California’s wild weather
| 02/20/2017 |
| OSHA |
Lawmakers introduce measure to strengthen OSH Act
| 02/20/2017 |
| Alcohol & Drugs |
Employers taking aim at opioid abuse
| 02/21/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Mobile web apps turn your smartphone from a toy to a tool
| 02/22/2017 |
| Silica |
EHS on Tap: E17 What’s Next for OSHA’s Controversial Silica Rule?
| 02/22/2017 |
| Workers' Compensation |
California cracks down on workers’ compensation provider fraud
| 02/22/2017 |
| Shipyards |
Former OSHA head warns Navy about shipbuilding hazards
| 02/23/2017 |
| Lead |
High blood lead levels found in thousands of California workers
| 02/24/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Protect workers who travel with international roadway safety information
| 02/24/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Appeals Board decisions: If a worker falls but nobody sees it, did he violate a safety order?
| 02/27/2017 |
| Hand Protection |
Get a grip on hand and wrist hazards
| 02/27/2017 |
| Wellness |
NIOSH guide will help you create a Total Worker Health program
| 02/28/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Research says young millennials are the most distracted drivers
| 03/01/2017 |
| Eye and Face Protection |
Do your workers see eye and face protection as a priority?
| 03/01/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
House votes to overturn OSHA recordkeeping changes
| 03/02/2017 |
| Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
Beryllium rule effective date pushed back per White House
| 03/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Protect oil and gas workers from hydrocarbon gases and vapors
| 03/02/2017 |
| Wellness |
Eat well, stay healthy during National Nutrition Month
| 03/03/2017 |
| Ladders |
Observe National Ladder Safety Month with these tips
| 03/07/2017 |
| Lead |
Study finds high lead levels in California workers; Who’s at risk?
| 03/08/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Senate votes on contractor safety as new report reveals violations
| 03/08/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Business group releases resources for safety and security
| 03/09/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Tennessee manufacturer sustains safety success
| 03/10/2017 |
| Hours of Service (Motor Carriers) |
FMCSA confirms HOS restart restrictions will remain suspended
| 03/13/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Oregon releases 2016 workplace fatality numbers
| 03/15/2017 |
| OSHA |
OSHA pursuing fatality inspections in nation’s heartland
| 03/17/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
EHS on Tap: E19 Update on Electronic Recordkeeping, Anti-Retaliation under OSHA’s Injury and Illness Rule
| 03/20/2017 |
| Shift Work |
Employees in certain occupations are short on shuteye. Are you affected?
| 03/20/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Ohio employers awarded for innovative safety solutions
| 03/21/2017 |
| Chemical Hazards |
ASSE seeks to keep Chemical Safety Board from budget ax
| 03/22/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Breaking: Recordkeeping 'Volks' rule overturned by Congressional Review Act
| 03/23/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
Cal/OSHA intends to close the door on indoor heat illness
| 03/23/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Contractor may lose license, face charges in dozer driver’s death
| 03/24/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Kentucky announces initiative on work zone safety
| 03/24/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness rule getting cool reception
| 03/27/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Two workplace health and safety bills progress in CA legislature
| 03/28/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Indiana recognizes 'Everyday Safety Heroes'
| 03/30/2017 |
| Alcohol & Drugs |
Is your drug-free workplace program doing its job?
| 03/31/2017 |
| Safety - General |
EHS on Tap: E20 The Role of Senior Management in Workplace Safety Culture
| 04/03/2017 |
| OSHA |
Former OSHA official seeks to fill agency information void
| 04/03/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Review board upholds high penalties in Alaska trenching fatality
| 04/04/2017 |
| Healthcare Safety |
NIOSH announces tracking methods for health worker incidents
| 04/05/2017 |
| Silica |
Breaking: OSHA delays enforcing silica standard in construction
| 04/06/2017 |
| OSHA |
Safety groups urge lawmakers to uphold OSH funding
| 04/06/2017 |
| Accidents |
Looking for root causes? Near misses may hold the key
| 04/07/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Union Pacific leads railroad industry in safety for second year
| 04/10/2017 |
| Fall Protection (Construction) |
OSHA to hold fourth annual fall prevention stand-down
| 04/11/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
'Other recordable cases' or simple first aid? How to tell
| 04/11/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Indicted contractor faces 7-figure fine in double trench fatality
| 04/17/2017 |
| Audits |
EHS on Tap: E21 Environmental Audits 101: What Every Facility Manager Should Know
| 04/17/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Put down your phone and focus on the road! It’s Distracted Driving Month.
| 04/18/2017 |
| Safety - General |
What’s in a name? Iconic safety group seeks a change.
| 04/19/2017 |
| Safety - General |
USPS: Letter carrier dog bites increased in 2016
| 04/20/2017 |
| Ergonomics |
California considering hotel housekeeper regulation
| 04/21/2017 |
| Enforcement |
California building supply company cited following fatal forklift accident
| 04/25/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Prepare for Workers’ Memorial Day this Friday
| 04/26/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Report: California's Latino workers are at high risk
| 04/27/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Review commission agrees to cite two contractors as one employer
| 04/27/2017 |
| OSHA |
Senate approves new DOL secretary; OSHA top pick expected to follow
| 04/28/2017 |
| Lockout/Tagout |
EHS on Tap: E22 What's on the horizon for OSHA's lockout/tagout rule?
| 04/28/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
California is heating up: Essential heat illness info for employers
| 04/28/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
In California, you can’t fight fire with firings: Preventing domestic violence at work
| 05/01/2017 |
| Construction - General |
Put your hands together for Construction Safety Week
| 05/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Are your managers choosing profits over protection?
| 05/03/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Tyson Foods announces big push for job safety and health
| 05/04/2017 |
| Fall Protection (Construction) |
Stand up for safety! Join OSHA’s Stand-Down this week.
| 05/08/2017 |
| Process Safety Management |
Feds fault PSM lapses for refinery explosion
| 05/09/2017 |
| Laboratory Safety |
Creating and maintaining an effective chemical hygiene plan
| 05/10/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Improve employee safety habits with these 3 tips
| 05/11/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Insulation manufacturer not insulated from big OSHA fines
| 05/12/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
EHS on Tap: E23 Heat Stress: Employer Requirements and Innovative Best Practices To Protect Workers
| 05/15/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
NSC: Crash reports lack crucial information
| 05/16/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Job safety lessons from one of NASCAR’s all-time greats
| 05/17/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Breaking: OSHA delays July 1 injury and illness reporting deadline
| 05/18/2017 |
| Alcohol & Drugs |
Latest survey finds spike in workforce drug use
| 05/19/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Two California employers face steep fines, willful citations in confined space death
| 05/22/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Lawmakers push for new OSHA recordkeeping law
| 05/23/2017 |
| OSHA |
Proposed budget seeks slight cuts for OSHA; reflects changed priorities
| 05/25/2017 |
| Fall Protection (Construction) |
Take a stand to prevent falls in construction
| 05/26/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Are 3D printers safe? New study addresses potential risks.
| 05/26/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Critics pounce as OSHA remains mum on enforcement actions
| 05/30/2017 |
| OSHA |
California bill would eliminate impact assessments for Cal/OSHA standards
| 05/30/2017 |
| Process Safety Management |
California finalizes PSM rule for petroleum refineries
| 06/01/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
EHS on Tap: E24 Active Shooter & Workplace Violence Training Essentials
| 06/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Protect summer workers with these tips
| 06/02/2017 |
| Shift Work |
Take action to fight workplace fatigue
| 06/05/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
Training workers for an active shooter event
| 06/06/2017 |
| Safety - General |
OSHA launches inaugural Safe + Sound Week June 12-18
| 06/07/2017 |
| Combustible Dust |
Wisconsin safety group says mill deaths show need for better enforcement
| 06/08/2017 |
| Ergonomics |
How to set up an ergonomic workstation
| 06/09/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
Improved heat safety app now available
| 06/09/2017 |
| Specific Industries |
Firefighter cancer awareness campaign heats up
| 06/12/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Hoosier furniture maker assembling a safer workplace
| 06/13/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Road safety: It’s a workplace issue
| 06/14/2017 |
| Healthcare Safety |
New Jersey hospital settles with OSHA in violence case
| 06/15/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
Critical incident: San Francisco UPS facility becomes latest workplace shooting scene
| 06/16/2017 |
| Training |
New Texas law promotes workplace safety education
| 06/19/2017 |
| Wellness |
What your employees don't know about nutrition could hurt them
| 06/20/2017 |
| Alcohol & Drugs |
Safety 2017: Medical marijuana and workplace safety
| 06/21/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
Workplace violence reporting preregistration deadline approaching
| 06/22/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety 2017: Seven safety leadership tips for supervisors
| 06/22/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Safety Culture 2017: Buy-In, Behavior, and Other Keys to Making Safety Stick
| 06/23/2017 |
| Job Hazard Analysis |
Safety 2017: Human factors in risk assessment
| 06/23/2017 |
| Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
OSHA seeks to scale back coverage of beryllium rules
| 06/26/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
OSHA proposes December 1 for electronic submission of 300As
| 06/28/2017 |
| Explosives |
Explosives maker cited, again, in California injury case
| 06/28/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Cal/OSHA 2017: Is your IIPP effective enough to save you from a citation?
| 06/29/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Study highlights link between job factors and poor health
| 06/29/2017 |
| Enforcement |
OSHA comes down hard on contractor for trench violations
| 06/30/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
Do your employees know what to do in a cardiac emergency?
| 07/05/2017 |
| Specific Industries |
New rules affecting woodcutting operations take effect in CA
| 07/06/2017 |
| Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
California moves ahead with adopting delayed federal rule
| 07/07/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Did your state earn an “A” for safety? Probably not.
| 07/07/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
The drought is over—and the floods have begun
| 07/10/2017 |
| Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
Oregon OSHA adopts federal beryllium rule
| 07/10/2017 |
| Enforcement |
OSHA cites steel components maker in grisly incident
| 07/10/2017 |
| OSHA |
OSHA seeks suggestions for improving VPP
| 07/11/2017 |
| Cranes and Derricks (Construction) |
Construction employer alert: OSHA changes policy on monorail hoists
| 07/12/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Oregon contractor cited for ignoring fall hazards
| 07/13/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety Culture 2017: Fresh ideas for motivating employees
| 07/14/2017 |
| Injury and Illness Records (OSHA 300) |
Employers can begin electronically submitting 300As August 1
| 07/17/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Safety pros awarded for creative solutions
| 07/17/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Safe driving tips: Sharing the road with CMVs
| 07/18/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety Culture 2017: Best-in-class safety culture starts with onboarding
| 07/19/2017 |
| Bloodborne Pathogens |
Study: Dental offices lag in compliance with bloodborne pathogen rules
| 07/19/2017 |
| Confined Spaces |
3 lives 'needlessly lost' in confined space tragedy
| 07/21/2017 |
| OSHA |
Cal/OSHA 2017: Master safety compliance across state lines
| 07/24/2017 |
| Hazard Communication |
Six steps to an effective hazard communication program
| 07/25/2017 |
| Hours of Service (Motor Carriers) |
FMCSA conducting national ELD outreach effort
| 07/26/2017 |
| OSHA |
Small businesses find big value in OSHA consultation service
| 07/28/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety Culture 2017: Master temporary worker safety
| 07/31/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Dozens of violations yield massive fine for manufacturing plant
| 08/01/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Chevron to pay $1 million to settle Richmond Refinery citations
| 08/02/2017 |
| Wellness |
Report calls fatigue a “hidden but deadly epidemic”
| 08/03/2017 |
| Bloodborne Pathogens |
Hazardous healthcare worker exposures on the rise
| 08/04/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
QUIZ: How does your company's safety culture compare?
| 08/07/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety Culture 2017: 5 ways to assimilate temporary employees into your organization's safety culture
| 08/07/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Report: Older workers experience more job fatalities
| 08/09/2017 |
| Wellness |
CDC: Diabetes is 'a growing health problem'
| 08/10/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Spotlight on enforcement: 21 cases with fines over $40K
| 08/11/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Planning a workplace eclipse viewing party? Do it safely!
| 08/14/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Roofer faces steep fine, discovers penalties are not cheaper by the dozen
| 08/15/2017 |
| Hazard Communication |
Video: GHS label compliance requirements
| 08/15/2017 |
| Construction - General |
Tips for an effective construction safety program
| 08/17/2017 |
| Ergonomics |
NIOSH announces new lifting app
| 08/21/2017 |
| Safety - General |
ASSE will change its name to reflect broader membership
| 08/22/2017 |
| Safety Attitude |
Safety Culture 2017: Top 5 signs that management isn't aligned with your safety culture efforts
| 08/23/2017 |
| Safety - General |
7 expert tips for streamlining your safety process
| 08/24/2017 |
| Construction - General |
Colorado introduces world’s first self-driving work zone vehicle
| 08/25/2017 |
| Heat and Cold |
High heat advisory for California: Cal/OSHA reminds employers to provide shade for outdoor workers
| 08/28/2017 |
| Driving Safely |
Survey: Seat belt use lagging
| 08/28/2017 |
| Construction - General |
Michigan VPP Star contractor shines in worker protection
| 08/29/2017 |
| Enforcement |
CSX found partially responsible in film worker’s death
| 08/30/2017 |
| Wellness |
Survey: Businesses focus on health over ROI for wellness programs
| 08/30/2017 |
| Security - General |
State Department issues updated travel warning for Mexico
| 08/31/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Metal stamping company faces $142,000 in fines following amputation
| 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
The storm is over, but serious risks for recovery workers remain
| 09/05/2017 |
| Cranes and Derricks (Construction) |
OSHA seeks (another) deadline extension for crane operator certification
| 09/06/2017 |
| Enforcement |
OSHA fines psychiatric hospital for ongoing exposure to violence
| 09/07/2017 |
| Electrical Safety |
2018 edition of NFPA electrical safety standard available next month
| 09/08/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
Be prepared for wildfires
| 09/08/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
NIOSH releases new software for emergency responder health
| 09/11/2017 |
| Wellness |
Are you sitting down? New info on standing may surprise you!
| 09/12/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Florida bakery facing six-figure fines
| 09/14/2017 |
| Process Safety Management |
Effective date approaches for California’s new petroleum refinery PSM and RMP rules
| 09/18/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Job safety said to give small business a recruiting edge
| 09/18/2017 |
| Healthcare Safety |
Nurse group calls for action in wake of police incident
| 09/19/2017 |
| Violence in the Workplace |
Workplace Violence Prevention 2018: Dealing with Conflicting Ideological Beliefs
| 09/20/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Benefits of contractor safety qualification highlighted in new report
| 09/21/2017 |
| Healthcare Safety |
ANA: Nurses face on-the-job risks
| 09/25/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Breaking: OSHA announces top 10 violations for FY 2017
| 09/26/2017 |
| Silica |
Employers get a break during first days of silica rule enforcement
| 09/26/2017 |
| Process Safety Management |
Report finds workers were needlessly injured in refinery blaze
| 09/27/2017 |
| Shift Work |
8 tips for shift work safety
| 09/29/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Company’s failure to comply leads to amputations and big fines
| 10/02/2017 |
| Safety - General |
Decades of commitment pay off for Delaware electrical business
| 10/03/2017 |
| Wellness |
How much is fatigue costing your workplace?
| 10/04/2017 |
| OSHA |
Senators push to make OSHA VPP a permanent program
| 10/05/2017 |
| Construction - General |
NYC lawmakers approve big jump in construction safety training
| 10/06/2017 |
| Wellness |
Mental health training benefits workers and the bottom line
| 10/09/2017 |
| Enforcement |
Cal/OSHA penalty increase tracks federal changes
| 10/10/2017 |
| Enforcement |
BART guilty in workers’ deaths: Must pay $220,000 fine and revise safety procedures
| 10/10/2017 |
| OSHA |
Congresswoman wants answers about OSHA vacancies
| 10/10/2017 |
| Alcohol & Drugs |
AIHA urges help for those exposed to opioids on the job
| 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
Earthquake preparedness event set for October 19
| 10/12/2017 |
| Health - General |
It’s spread how? Cal/OSHA encourages employers and workers to protect against exposure to hepatitis A virus
| 10/13/2017 |
| Emergency Preparedness |
Cal/OSHA issues advisory for worker safety in wildfire regions
| 10/16/2017 |
| Enforcement |
OSHA resumes enforcement in Texas and Louisiana
| 10/16/2017 |