OSHA raises awareness to reduce fatal falls

July 14, 2015

Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry.

Construction work in confined spaces

OSHA’s standard confronts constantly changing conditions

Maureen Brady

July 1, 2015

On May 4, 2015, OSHA issued a new standard for construction work in confined spaces, which will be effective starting August 3, 2015.

OSHA raises awareness to reduce fatal falls

Maureen Brady

July 1, 2015

Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry.

Stay safe when you work in the sun

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a part of sunlight that is an invisible form of radiation.

Protecting wind energy workers from falls

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Fall hazards are a serious risk for workers in the wind energy industry.

Focus on your feet

By age 50, you’ve logged 75,000 miles on your “wheels”

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, most Americans log an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50.

Training trips up many employers

Frequently-cited rules often have training components

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Training is an essential component of many of the standards set by OSHA that are most frequently violated year after year.

Shocking senseless deaths

Lessons learned from arc flash & electrical incidents

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Deaths due to on-the-job electrical incidents have consistently decreased in the past decade.

Distracted driving destroys lives

Train workers to drive safely on and off the job

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Motor vehicle crashes are consistently the leading cause of death among workers in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Arc flash and electrical hazards can end lives in an instant

Maureen Brady

May 18, 2015

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and explosions.

In this webinar you’ll learn about eye & face standards and regulations, hazards associated with fogging eyewear, how to combat it, and different types of safety solutions.

Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the regulations, standards and program implementation “best practices”, including detailed information on layering for arc flash protection.

ISHN Magazine

2020 August

Among the articles in the August 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have information on creating a spill response plan, reopening workplaces amid COVID-19, advice on choosing EHS software, tips on caring for FR clothing, and much more.

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