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Mental Health Awareness Month was in May – But for Workplace Safety it’s a Year-long Issue.

Workplace Stress Has Real Consequences Poor mental health and workplace stress are not typically viewed as traditional safety issues like other hazards; however,

Celebrating America – The Evolution of Workplace Safety

In 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Health and Safety Act which established OSHA within the Department of Labor. It was enacted on

OSHA Lists the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal Year 2025

During the US Government’s Fiscal year, Oct 1, 2024, to Sept 30, 2025, Federal OSHA conducted nearly 80,000 inspections and issued over 116,000

“Backover” Incident Prevention – Part 2 – OSHA’s Backup Alarm Requirements

The first commercially used back-up alarms for construction vehicles were introduced in the 1960s, and in 1971 OSHA formally enacted 29 CFR 1926.601

“Backover” Incident Prevention – Part 1 – OSHA’s #Mirrorcheck Initiative

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that each year nearly 70 to 75 workers are killed on the job by “backover” incidents—accidents that

OSHA & NUCA Trench Safety Stand-Down: June 15 – 19, 2026

Since 2016, OSHA has partnered with the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) to sponsor an annual Trench Safety Stand-Down. The goal is to

Violence in the Workplace

OSHA has identified violence in the workplace as a significant occupational hazard, and it is actively considering a specific standard focused on the

Lightning Safety for Outdoor Work: A Simple Plan for Workers and Employers

Why lightning is a worksite hazard—even when it’s not raining If your job takes you outdoors—even part of the day—lightning is a real

OSHA’S Annual National Safety Stand-Down for Fall Prevention

It’s simple—injuries and fatalities from falls while on the job are preventable! Falls from elevations remains the leading cause of death for construction

The HSO and SSHO – Enforcing Safety on Construction Sites

Many government agencies designate an independent Safety Professional, with specific experience and training, to oversee health and safety on construction sites under their