Category: OSHA & Workplace Safety

It was a nice sunny day in Nebraska as two employees working for a roofing company were putting a tin roof on a barn. They had done this type of work many times before without incident. They had no reason to believe that today would be any different. So as…

As Margie walks up the office stairs where she works, she has no idea what awaits her. The floor at the top of the stairs has just been mopped and there is no warning sign cautioning her about a slick floor. As she reaches the top of the stairs she…

It was a beautiful Saturday spring day and Stanley decided to do some tree trimming around the house. This was the first weekend he had off for several months and it felt good to be working in the yard. Not only that, he didn’t have his supervisor breathing down his…

Workers’ Deaths Due to Confined Space.  It’s a lead news story heard several times a year.  According to one report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there is an average of two deaths each week due to confined spaces.  Confined spaces create a potentially dangerous…

You are moving right along, making great time and there is an iceberg ahead. There is not enough time to avoid it completely, but thanks to your experience you avoid the worst of it. Have you never thought of the historic Titanic when considering accident prevention and workplace safety? Accidents…

Many employers dutifully draft written safety and health programs related to hazardous chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, fire prevention and evacuation, emergency action plans and more. Plus, they appropriately provide training on these programs. Are employees missing something? Unfortunately, many employers do not realize that they must maintain and preserve employee exposure…

Tips to identify and eliminate security gaps in the front desk area: Q. How can I keep our reception area welcoming and continue to limit security concerns? A. The front desk is the first line of defense for your company, but it is also must be arranged so it is welcoming to…