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OSHA Updates Heat Safety Rules:

What Contractors Need to Know On April 10, 2026, OSHA updated its program for protecting workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards. The 2022 program now uses four years of data..

OSHA Compliance vs Certification: What Employers Should Know

I've investigated more workplace incidents than I can count over many years in this industry, and one of the most common misunderstandings I encounter is the confusion between..

When Does OSHA Require a Safety Harness?

Falls cause many work-related injuries and even deaths. In response, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established rules to better protect workers..

OSHA Regulations for Heat-Related Illness | Safety Pro Resources

Millions of American employees are exposed to heat in the construction industry, and over 3,500 of them get sick from heat-related illnesses every year.

How to Participate in a Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for more than a third of construction-related deaths.

How We Crane Today [OSHA Issues Final Rule]

Industries today rely heavily on unique technology to do the heavy lifting. Cranes are extremely useful (and extremely dangerous) to move large, heavy loads. Crane operators must..

OSHA Updates Greater Baton Rouge ASSP

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 40 or so ASSP members from the Greater Baton Rouge chapter gathered to hear from Alex Novas, an OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist based out of..

OSHA'S Silica Compliance Deadline Is Coming On June 23. Are you Ready?

The hazard of respirable crystalline silica exposure has been known for decades. In 1938, a Department of Labor video featured hazard awareness and preventative measures, but..

OSHA Contemplating Change to Shipyard Hazards Standard

The Shipyard Hazards Standard (29 CFR 1915) is beginning to get some attention from OSHA, rather predictably, since the standard hasn’t seen a major revision in about 35 years...