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When working with facilities transferring from a conventional to a green-cleaning strategy, there are a number of key steps that must be taken

On March 25, 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory workers trying to escape a fire had to jump from eighth, ninth and tenth floor windows after finding doors to stairwells and exits locked

The job of a forklift operator is not an easy one. It comes with many concerns to be aware of – and safety should be at the top of the list.

Typical flammable chemical storage considerations may include temperature, ignition control, ventilation, segregation and identification.

Nearly every manufacturing facility uses, stores or otherwise handles hazardous chemicals

Imagine a house fire. It is the middle of the night and you are awakened by the fire alarm, the smell of smoke and an overwhelming fear.

Monitoring employees seems like a no-brainer.

Please tell me, is there any way to get out of here? We are going totally mad.”

After a complaint brought OSHA inspectors to Durand-Wayland Inc.’s LaGrange, Georgia facility, their inspection resulted in the agency issuing 11 serious and 10 other safety violations.

A 56-year-old employee of furniture manufacturer Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. had his right ring finger amputated because the company has continued to ignore safety requirements to protect workers from moving machine parts. The company also failed to report the injury to OSHA, as required.