It is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The journey to certification is no easy feat. It requires not only extensive knowledge but also practical skills,…

  The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace. The OSH Act gives the employer and employees the right to authorize a representative to accompany OSHA officials…

Today, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ Exposure to PFAS has been linked to severe health issues, including deadly cancers and developmental damage to infants and children. This new rule represents…

Time is ticking, and seats are filling up fast! NASP’s highly anticipated Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, scheduled to take place in Cincinnati from May 20 through the 24th, is approaching maximum capacity. If you’re looking to enhance your career in safety management, now is the time to secure your…

A mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy, according to state investigators. On April 7, 2023, the mechanic was tasked with installing a swing drive into an excavator used on a construction site. Because of the work to…

An employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals court in Illinois has ruled. The case involves Marcus Ledeaux and Enrique Daniel Araballo, each of whom had a parent who worked at a Motorola semiconductor manufacturing facility in Arizona….

On August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench’s side collapsed. One worker suffered fatal injuries, and another employee was hospitalized due to several fractures sustained in the cave-in. OSHA cited the employer for two willful violations: not providing trench…

Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative devices, ranging from smartwatches to posture-correcting wearables, are revolutionizing how businesses monitor and improve ergonomic conditions in the workplace. One of the most significant impacts of wearable technology is its…

A recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decision shows that a worker’s electrocution was the result of an ambiguous safety rule and a poorly enforced disciplinary system.   Incident Three linemen, wearing rubber gloves and sleeves, covered live power lines with rubber blankets and cover-ups. Once covered, the…

On June 20th, 2021, Molly Sullivan, an airline worker for United Airlines, parked in Garage 2 and entered the third-floor walkway on her way into the terminal. She slipped on some water, twisted her left foot, and fell, striking her right knee and arm as she hit the ground. Sullivan…