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Tips for contractors applying LOTO procedures at their client’s facility

November 8, 2021

Utilities, equipment, machines, and HVAC systems often have sources of hazardous energy that require isolation during demolition and construction activities to keep contractor employees safe.

How can a safety assurance system improve HSE performance?

Emily Newton

August 3, 2021

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) regulations and standards require taking an integrated approach to reducing risks that could put people or the planet in danger.

Stay on top of training requirements to maximize safety skills

Rick Pedley

July 15, 2021

When hiring a safety professional, companies need to ensure they train this person before putting them in the field, regardless of how much experience they have under their belt. Every job or worksite is unique.

Safety Talk

Preparing for OSHA: How to conduct internal inspections and audits

Randy DeVaul

May 13, 2021

If you are prepared for an OSHA visit, you likely also have a better safety program and culture. You likely have trained employees, plans in place, emergency drills up to date, and records ready for review.

8 signs your construction company needs to improve its safety culture

Donald Meeker

August 4, 2020

As construction professionals, it feels like we’re always thinking about safety — and yet, our industry is still one of the most high-risk. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths occurs in construction, accounting for nearly a quarter of all worker fatalities in the United States.

Ensure productive facility safety inspections

Megan Hudson

June 12, 2020

Facility safety inspections are important for all businesses, regardless of their size. The objective of these internal audits is to identify hazards, monitor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and ensure that corrective actions are taken appropriately.

Miners’ widows target MSHA with lawsuit

Aracoma Coal mine had "useless" fire hose, inadequate ventilation

February 8, 2013

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has cleared the way for two miners’ widows to pursue a lawsuit against the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for its admitted failure to inspect and enforce safety regulations at the Aracoma Coal Company’s Alma Mine #1 in that state.

OSHA updates state plan evaluation system

October 19, 2012

OSHA has revised its system of measuring how effectively states are enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.

MSHA, Labor Dept. lower the boom on chronic violator D&C Mining Corp.

Company taken to court after ignoring penalties

October 1, 2012

After ten impact inspections in the last two years, the D&C Mining Corp. of Ky “still hasn’t gotten the message,” says Joseph A. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health.

N.C. worker dies from hydrogen sulfide exposure

September 5, 2012

The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has cited Smithfield Packing Co. in Clinton for 17 safety and health violations, including failing to provide workers with personal protective equipment and training to protect themselves from exposure to hazardous chemicals.