Which OSHA regulations do inspectors cite most often? [Read more…]
43% of Americans say they’re too tired to work safely
August 4, 2017 Comments (0)
“Fitness for duty starts with getting a good night’s sleep,” said the head of the National Safety Council. Unfortunately, an NSC survey shows a sizable percentage of U.S. workers don’t think they fit that description. [Read more…]
Top 5 (and bottom 5) states for safety
July 12, 2017 Comments (0)
More than half of states didn’t get a passing grade for safety in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) latest ratings. Is your state one of the best, or one of the worst? [Read more…]
OSHA’s top 10 citations of 2016
October 31, 2016 2 Comments
The most cited OSHA violations of 2016 cover a wide range of workplace safety topics, from falls to chemicals, from PPE to forklifts. [Read more…]
OSHA again delays enforcement of drug testing/incentive parts of new rule
October 24, 2016 Comments (0)
OSHA has agreed for the second time to delay enforcement of the anti-retaliation provisions in its injury and illness tracking rule until Dec. 1, 2016. [Read more…]
NSC: Eliminate preventable deaths in our lifetime
October 20, 2016 Comments (0)
The head of the National Safety Council calls it their “moon shot goal.” The organization wants to eliminate accidental deaths in our lifetime. [Read more…]
Top 9 states that are least prepared to handle opioid crisis
June 28, 2016 2 Comments
Which nine states are least prepared to deal with the opioid crisis? The National Safety Council has a new list. [Read more…]
33% of workers say their company puts productivity before safety
June 23, 2016 Comments (1)
A new survey from the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals many U.S. workers think their companies prioritize productivity before safety. Workers in high-risk industries were more likely to say safety takes a backseat to production. [Read more…]
Uber driver sues Snapchat in crash that caused severe brain injury
May 25, 2016 Comments (0)
An Uber driver is suing Snapchat, claiming the app company is at least partially responsible for a crash that left him with a severe traumatic brain injury. The driver claims the operator of the car that hit him was using Snapchat’s speed filter at the time of the crash. [Read more…]
Survey reveals many U.S. drivers distracted behind the wheel
April 14, 2016 Comments (0)
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released a survey that revealed that, despite the known risks, many U.S. drivers are still very much distracted on the road. [Read more…]
