Grisly workplace videos return just before Halloween
Just before Halloween, the Alberta, Canada, government has resurrected a blood-and-gore ad campaign that warns young people about workplace injuries.
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OSHA’s latest blueprint for scheduling inspections
How OSHA chooses which companies it inspects isn’t a total mystery. One target: Companies with injury rates that are higher than their industry’s average.
Report: Inadequate grounding caused fire and explosion
A fire and explosion at a plant in Iowa was caused by inadequate electrical bonding and grounding during the filling of a portable steel tank used to store a flammable liquid, according to a federal investigation.
Process safety violations prove costly: Big fine
When OSHA inspects chemical plants, petroleum refineries and other complex operations, any process safety violations will add up quickly to significant fines.
Lighter side of safety: Proper PPE for smashing dishes
Safety News Alert sends our official kudos to San Diego entrepreneur Sarah Lavely for using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at her small business.
One complaint, three violations, six-figure fine
When it comes to machine guarding and lockout/tagout, OSHA will levy much higher fines when employees don’t receive proper training.
OSHA’s Top 10 violations
Which OSHA standards are tripping up companies the most in recent inspections?
