An earlier hierarchy of controls had engineering controls as the top-level control. Of course, now most hierarchy of controls, including the one used by OSHA, include elimination and substitution as ...

Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found ...

On July 27, OSHA issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury in outdoor and indoor workplaces. The department also announced ...

Here are six of the most frequently found hazards in medical offices, according to a publication released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1. Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR ...

In a recent letter to OSHA Administrator David Michaels, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President C. Christopher Patton stressed that ASSE supports OSHA’s efforts to align its hazard ...

Let's explore best practices in industrial hygiene, with a focus on OSHA's role in regulating and promoting workplace safety. Industrial hygiene plays a vital role in safeguarding the health and ...

Here are six of the most frequently found hazards in medical offices, according to a publication released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1. Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR ...