Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falling injuries May 6-10. Fatalities caused by falls...

Confined spaces with poor ventilation trap dangerous gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere, exposing workers to potential respiratory infection, illness or...

There are many things that can distract us at work and in life in general. Family circumstances, financial struggles and medical issues...

Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...

The Patterson Davit Crane is built for safer lifting with high-quality materials and an advanced brake that keeps loads in position without...

For most companies, having zero injuries is the ultimate safety goal, but this can be very hard to attain especially when you...

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects a construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...

As an engineer, I appreciate our obligation to specify building systems that enhance the health and welfare of people in the structures...

The summer has been a hot one so far. Even for areas accustomed to heat, some of the temperatures and heat index...

Maybe you have heard of the phrase “situational awareness” recently. It has been used here and there in different settings and maybe...

What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies....

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent...

Do you have an idea for helping workers stay safe in the heat? The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the...

Williams Comfort Air, a leading Indianapolis heating and cooling company, and Mr. Plumber, a leading Indianapolis plumbing company, recently announced that they...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. You’re aware of the hazards of distracted driving. You may already have dashcams, route tracking and GPS software,...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published 2022 injury and illness data based on reports by more...

April is National Safe Digging Month. We spoke with Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, who provided what...