ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Every year, millions of American workers are injured, get sick or die as a result of workplace hazards. But, what exactly is a hazard? The Occupational Safety and Health ...

A common tool that we can all relate to is the pedestal/bench grinder. It is used in almost every setting, from multinational corporations, distribution, government, to small private companies. If ...

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 ...

Construction jobsites are filled with hidden fire hazards, especially during hot work—here’s how to reduce risks, equip crews, and stay ready when seconds count.

Planning for safety isn’t new to the electrical trade. Guidelines to conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA) for each individual job were first published by OSHA in 1989, and have since been regularly ...

The next time someone tells you, “my job is killing me,” it may not just be a figure of speech. At a time when large employers now spend almost $900 per employee per year on wellness programs, one can ...

A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...

Like many of the worst calls, it came just before dawn. Norm Stabinski was working Engine Company 24 in South Philadelphia when the alarm sounded. The row house at 18th and Montrose was bright with ...

For many of us, our work gives shape to our daily lives. Most of us must work to support ourselves, our households, and our families. It’s not uncommon to spend more waking time on the job or ...