Proceed carefully following a natural disaster
September 7, 2016
As thousands of Louisiana residents have been fleeing their homes and reuniting with their loved ones, companies, including construction firms, have also been proceeding cautiously.
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As thousands of Louisiana residents have been fleeing their homes and reuniting with their loved ones, companies, including construction firms, have also been proceeding cautiously.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a warning about methylene chloride.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Organization has delayed the implementation of parts a new rule that were supposed to go into effect Aug. 10.
Despite being a highly preventable occupational health concern, hearing loss will still affect thousands of workers every year because of high workplace noise levels.
Combustible dust is an explosion hazard that can affect many industries, resulting in high OSHA fines for violations and extreme risk to worker safety when not controlled.
Many people experience stress on the job at some point in their careers. However, the problem may be more pervasive and dangerous than some employers may realize.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is placing an additional incentive on employers to follow safety regulations as fines for violations are about to go up.
Protecting workers from chemical exposure is very important and OSHA offers several guidelines to ensure employers understand its requirements.
A recent study has found safety programs may not be as effective as they could be, especially for workers who have just arrived on the worksite.
Since the confined space standard was extended to include the construction industry, some lingering confusion remained.