Noise-Induced Hearing Loss & Prevention
OSHA Introduces Safety Champions Program to Modernize Workplace Hazard Mitigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has officially launched the Safety Champions Program, a strategic, voluntary initiative designed to assist employers in building and refining comprehensive workplace…
OSHA Cites New Jersey Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse
A federal investigation into a fatal trench collapse in Moorestown, New Jersey, has culminated in severe regulatory action against a local excavation contractor, highlighting a persistent crisis in…
Rethinking the Hierarchy of Controls: Moving Beyond Reactive Safety to Sustainable Hazard Elimination
The Hierarchy of Controls stands as the bedrock of modern occupational health and safety (OHS), yet a persistent gap remains between the theoretical framework and its practical application…
Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued two serious citations and proposed $28,135 in penalties against Hyvac Inc., a Florida-based mechanical contractor, following a catastrophic equipment…
NY Construction Peer Network Targets Worker Suicide
The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York has officially inaugurated the Building Trades Peer Support Network, a transformative initiative designed to combat the disproportionately high…
