In May 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to amend the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the seventh revision of the ...

It’s a force that can set clothing or skin on fire, send debris flying like shrapnel, melt metals, start fires or send a worker tumbling from a large height. An arc flash can kill or seriously hurt a ...

A job hazard analysis (JHA) is completed prior to the start of any construction job where there is potential for injury or accident. Larger general contractors have made these a common requirement ...

A shop-built system that supports extended bar stock, aiming to enhance the machine’s productivity by allowing higher volumes of material to be loaded. Allowing bar stock to be unsupported presents a ...

What Are ACS Safety Summits? In order to connect a number of already existing diverse ACS safety engagements and develop a cohesive strategy, the ACS has been sponsoring annual Safety Summits. These ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

Farming may be the backbone of our food system, but it’s also one of the most dangerous occupations. According to a Penn State study, 60,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal, ...

Are you grappling with communication breakdowns, hesitant teams, or missed safety opportunities in your high-risk environment? In industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, and oil and ...

Labor Day honors the contributions of workers to our nation and celebrates the dignity of work. It is a day to reflect on how workplace conditions have improved over the course of our nation’s history ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s annual list of cars with top scores in crash tests and other safety evaluations is growing, with further additions since the original February 2023 release ...