OSHA has announced that it is replacing traditional hardhats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. Among other problems, hard ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

The idea of “Total Worker Health” is becoming more common in safety conversations. It goes beyond hard hats and safety signs. This approach looks at the whole worker, including physical, mental, and ...

The idea of “Total Worker Health” is becoming more common in safety conversations. It goes beyond hard hats and safety signs. This approach looks at the whole worker, including physical, mental, and ...

Between the pandemic and a looming recession, the last few years have not been easy for employers or their HR teams. But with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's latest policy change, ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently made several major changes to its Process Safety Management (PSM) standard for highly hazardous chemicals, which previously had ...

A virtual public hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposal to modify the way the nation’s fire, rescue and EMS personnel respond to emergencies is underway and may ...

Analysis of OSHA data finds lack of training and failure to follow basic safety protocols are to blame for most forklift-related fatalities. DC Velocity Staff ...

The proposed standard, which follows years of public comment and stakeholder hearings, seeks to establish nationwide requirements for hydration, rest breaks, acclimatization, and access to shade for ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed Heat Injury ...