Maureen Brady

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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