Importance of Protective Footwear: Understanding ASTM F2413
60,000-foot injuries—including broken toes and feet, puncture wounds, cuts, severed toes, burns, electric shocks, and sprains or fractures—are responsible for keeping people from work each…
OSHA 2025 Top 10 Violations
OSHA’s top violations in 2025 include issues such as fall protection, hazard communication, and scaffolding safety. Reviewing OSHA’s top 10 violations each year is valuable…
The Unseen Threat: Why Proper Decontamination Can’t Wait
When dangerous chemicals spill or hazardous materials are released, most focus on the immediate threat, as they should in the first phase of such a…
OSHA Restroom Requirements in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that every employer provide adequate sanitation facilities for their workforce. These guidelines apply to office environments, factories,…
OSHA 2024 Top 10 Violations
Real-life workplace hazards are emphasized with the OSHA Top 10, which is released every year. This list aggregates the citations issued by OSHA staff of…
OSHA Proposed Heat Standard
Severe weather can pose significant threats to human life, and certain conditions, like extreme heat, require proper preparation and management in the workplace. Unfortunately, heat…
Workplace First Aid Kit Requirements
As a business owner or safety officer, it is crucial to be prepared for potential accidents in the workplace. First aid kits serve as the first…
ANSI/ASSP Z390.1-2024: Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs Accepted Practices
Hydrogen sulfide stinks. Some describe its stench as reminiscent of “rotten eggs.” However, this odor isn’t the gas’s only characteristic. H2S is flammable and poisonous….
ANSI/ASSP A10.18:2023—Unprotected Edges in Construction
Falls from heights contributed to 376 fatalities in 2023 alone, constituting 29% of all construction fatalities. For over a decade now, fall protection is consistently cited as…