Workplace Hazard Articles & Analysis
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that covers 2023. Tragically, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States that year. The good news is that is a 3.7% decrease from the 5,486 in 2022. Key findings from the 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries include: A worker died every 99 ...
The key safety processes comprise of regular inspections and audits; permit to work system for operational / maintenance safety; fire prevention and protection activities; operation of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)/Incinerator; disposal activities related to hazardous wastes; and regular monitoring of the environment, internally and also through approved laboratories. ...
OSHA releasing an updated Tool Shed directive on procedures for eliminating workplace hazards in marine cargo handling. Railroad whistleblower news, and a whole lot more. ...