Articles Tagged with ''OSHA''

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its partners are once again promoting the National Safety Stand-Down, an initiative that encourages employers and workers across the country to refocus on fall prevention.

With a new administration pushing for deregulation and changes at OSHA, the future of workplace safety in the drilling industry is uncertain.

Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth. 

Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth. 

The public hearing for OSHA's "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" policy is coming up.

Ensuring safety on drilling and construction sites hinges on identifying a competent person who can recognize hazards and implement corrective measures. Learn how to ensure that your job site meets safety standards by recognizing and empowering the right individuals for this critical role.

Trench cave-ins remain a lethal hazard on construction sites, with 250 workers losing their lives over the past decade due to preventable collapses. Despite clear regulations, many employers continue to neglect safety protocols, often resulting in tragic consequences.

In this article, Sammy Hager explores the increasing threat of wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the EPA and OSHA guidelines, health risks, and practical strategies for drillers and construction workers to stay safe.

OSHA's proposed federal rule mandates protections for workers in extreme heat, requiring employers to implement safety measures, including breaks, shade, and water.