Jennifer McClure

Behavior-based safety got its start in industry in the late 1970s, but it's only been in the past several years that the field has really taken off.

Entry supervisors and attendants assess degree of risk and decide who shall and who shall not enter your confined spaces, and for what reason.

After a decade of hearing complaints about inaccurate, complicated, and shallow material safety data sheets, OSHA decided to take a second look at its hazard communication standard in 1995.

Throughout the 1990s, there has been concern that businesses have backed away from safety and health commitments and investments due to less OSHA pressure, few new OSHA standards, and the drive to cut costs everywhere in organizations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveal more than half of the 62,010 1995 lost-time occupational injuries to the head were eye injuries.

The long-term effects of exposure to harmful chemicals and fumes can cause lung disease and cancer.

A certification program helps improve fall protection.

The pros and cons of doing it yourself.

An Alaska company teaches its contractors to work safely in frigid conditions.

Vibration injuries are silent, but serious.