September is National Preparedness Month
Natural and man made disasters can strike at any time which means preparedness is not just for homeowners but employers as well. National
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Novisal Providing Site Safety Services on the MTA C&D Stapleton Viaduct and SIR Bridges and Stations project
Novisal is currently working with C.A.C. Industries in support of MTA Constructions and Development Project #C80284 involving the rehabilitation, painting and structural repairs
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Industrial Hygiene Services: Why Workplace Exposure Assessment Matters
Industrial hygiene services help organizations identify workplace hazards, evaluate employee exposure risks, meet OSHA compliance expectations, and build safer EHS programs. What Is
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National Whistleblower Day: Why Speaking Up Keeps Workplaces Safe
Every July 30, OSHA and worker advocates recognize the courage of employees who report hazards, fraud, misconduct, and retaliation. When employees speak
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The Rush to Build Data Centers: Why Safety Must Lead the Way
While data centers have been the backbone of modern digital life for the past 20 years, supporting everything from cloud storage and streaming
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The Suicide Rate in the Construction Industry is Approximately Four Times Higher than the National Average – and OSHA has taken a Proactive Position
Safety on a construction site usually means hard hats, fall protection, and high-visibility vests. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
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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,
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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
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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
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“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
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