Occupational Safety

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In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. 

These four hazards pose a more significant threat to women than men. Construction managers should ensure female workers are safe on the job by focusing on these issues.

It may not seem like it, but personal protective equipment has a long and ever-evolving history that reflects humanity's always increasing understanding of occupational hazards.

A common workplace health concern, hearing loss can be permanent and debilitating

To make sure the holiday season is truly joyful, OSHA reminds employers and workers not to overlook workplace safety and health. 

Full-time safety professionals responding to the 2023 survey had a median salary of $105,000, climbing $7,000 from the previous survey in 2020. 

Inspectors witnessed employees and subcontractors lacking fall protection on multiple occasions and two separate sites.

Most professionals already understand the need for eye protection and burn prevention, but gas hazards deserve attention, too. Welding fume safety is an essential, if less evident, part of workshop safety.

A recent report by Reuters reveals that SpaceX employees may be going to extreme lengths to keep up with Elon Musk’s ambitious deadlines, and employees have accused Musk of ignoring safety protocols due to aesthetics.