An employee of a contractor sued BP for mental anguish in connection with the 2005 explosion that killed 15 at the oil company’s Texas City, TX, facility. More…
Can an employee get injured by just sitting in a vehicle and driving? More…
Almost one year after a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death by “Black Friday” shoppers, OSHA has issued crowd control guidelines for retailers. And Wal-Mart contested the fine associated with the case. More…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates almost 4,000 deaths in the U.S. were related to swine flu between April and mid-October. More…
Safety pros know that even the best safety gear doesn’t prevent worker injuries all by itself. But do workers know that? Do they feel their PPE makes them invincible? More…
A seafood processing plant faces $66,800 in OSHA fines after a worker was crushed to death in an ice machine. More…
Do any of your employees walk to work? The group, Transportation for America, has released its ranking of the most dangerous large metropolitan areas for pedestrians. More…
A year ago, the federal government announced new hours-of-service rules for commercial vehicle drivers. Now there’s word that they’re about to change again. More…
Nonfatal workplace injuries among private industry employers in 2008 fell 8% from the previous year. More…

“Sixteen workers are killed a day in the United States because of reckless negligence on the part of their employers,” according to a new Web site. More…
GREEN Access & Fall Protection
Tank Truck Loading Rack
The INSTA-RACK is ideal for safe access to the tops of railroad tank cars, hopper cars and tank trucks. The unit features: single pedestal platform with access stairway and access equipment, quick delivery, easy to install and a overall low cost. (more…)
SPARE SPIKE: The only ice cleat with a built in spare cleat!
JORDAN DAVID, manufactures of industrial slip resistant footwear introduce the SPARE SPIKE ice cleat, the first device of its kind to feature an extra replacement cleat that travels with the user! (more…)