Worker Safety
18 articles
Improving Advanced Safety Protocols for Working at Heights
In 2021 alone, 372 construction workers died from falls to a lower level.
What are OSHA confined space regulations for tradespeople safety?
Between 2011 and 2018, 1,030 workers died in confined-space incidents, with over 60 percent of those fatalities involving would-be rescuers, according to EHSInsight .
How Do Lockout Tagout Procedures Ensure Worker Safety?
At least 58.8% of fatal incidents reviewed did not involve lockout procedures, according to pubmed . This statistic points to a pervasive failure to even attempt these critical safety measures, leavin
Hot Work Safety: Risks, Prevention, and Protocols
Hot work—welding, cutting, brazing—is a leading cause of worker death in incidents investigated by the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) .
How Do Lockout Tagout Procedures Ensure Worker Safety?
In a shocking majority of fatal workplace incidents reviewed, lockout procedures were not even attempted, directly contributing to at least 58.
How Lockout Tagout LOTO Procedures Prevent Accidents
In a review of fatal industrial incidents, lockout procedures were not even attempted in at least 58.
What Are Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Machinery Maintenance?
In the majority of fatal industrial incidents reviewed, lockout procedures were not even attempted, directly contributing to worker deaths.
Data center boom raises construction safety concerns
Call-sheet records show 911 was called from the first Abilene Stargate site 14 times since December 2024.
How Effective Workshop Ventilation Systems Work
Poor garage ventilation can lead to immediate symptoms like headaches and dizziness, posing a direct risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
What is OSHA's New PPE Fit Standard for Construction?
Starting Monday, January 13, 2025, construction employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that properly fits each worker, according to NASPweb .
What is OSHA's new PPE fit rule for construction sites?
Despite personal protective equipment being a cornerstone of construction safety, 64.
How to Prevent Arc Flash Hazards: A 2026 Safety Guide
In complex electrical systems, software now instantly calculates worst-case arc flash energy levels and prints compliance labels.
What Are Workshop Ventilation Systems and Why Do They Matter?
At one facility, a new industrial ventilation system was specifically engineered not just to exhaust, but to actively neutralize volatile organic compounds, showcasing the precision required for true
What is personal protective equipment for skilled trades safety?
In 2012 alone, 1,020 workers died from head injuries in the workplace, even though most such incidents are preventable with proper safety gear.
How Lockout Tagout Procedures Ensure Worker Safety
The OSHA 1910.147 standard for Lockout/Tagout procedures prevents an estimated 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities annually, according to BradyID . This standard safeguards workers from hazardous energ
What are arc flash hazards and how can electrical workers prevent them?
At the source of an arc flash, temperatures can instantly reach 20,000 °C, hotter than the surface of the sun, according to elecsafety .
How to Achieve Arc Flash Protection and NFPA 70E Compliance in 2024
Despite clear industry standards, an incident energy analysis, critical for worker safety, can become dangerously outdated if not reviewed every five years or updated after system changes.
Skilled trades safety: Tech deployed, yet workers remain at risk
Despite advanced tech deployment, heat-related deaths in skilled trades rose 117% since 1999, revealing a critical disconnect in worker safety outcomes.