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Top 10 Workplace Safety Articles of 2018
These 10 occupational health and safety articles from our Connection newsletters generated a lot of interest in 2018. We do…
NFPA Reports 59,000 Firefighter Injuries in 2017
The NFPA estimates that on-duty firefighters suffered 58,835 injuries in 2017, a decrease of five percent from the previous year…
Safety Tips for Tree Service Workers
Trimming and felling trees can be dangerous work. Tree service workers have been killed and hurt from falls, electrocutions and…
Grain Bin Safety Tips to Protect Workers
It’s harvest time, and that means more activity at grain bins and facilities across the country. Sadly, experienced workers have…
August 2018 Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here’s a collection of safety news from around the web: OSHA Extends Some Compliance Dates for Beryllium Standard OSHA has…
Top OSHA Fines for April-June 2018 Top $4 Million
OSHA released information on 19 significant fines (over $100,000) in the second quarter of 2018, averaging more than $212,000 each.
Safety Tip: Scaffolding from Bottom to Top
Scaffolding can be safer and more efficient than using a ladder on bigger jobs, but many workers die from scaffold…
Make Every Day Forklift Safety Day
Forklifts are a leading cause of accidents in warehouses and industrial settings, contributing to some 75 deaths each year. Many…
Top OSHA Fines Reach $1.77 Million in First 6 Weeks of 2018
OSHA has released information on nine significant fines (over $100,000) so far this year, with five OSHA fines at or…
Workplace Foot Injuries: Causes, Costs and Prevention
Foot injuries are among the most common workers’ compensation injuries, including breaks, fractures and heel injuries. A study of over…
