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Developing a Fatigue Management Program - SafetyPro Resources

fatigue management Fatigue describes a general state of decreased mental and physical capacity resulting from a lack of sufficient restorative sleep or a disruption of the..

Four Potential Hazards of Cell Phones in the Workplace

Employees often bring their cell phones to work, a choice that could potentially cause numerous hazards on the job.

Whistleblower Law Suit Proves Costlier than the Fines Assessed.

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act makes it illegal for an employer to fire a worker in retaliation for the worker contacting OSHA about workplace safety and health concerns. On July 3,..

5 Tips for Reducing Injuries Among New Employees - SafetyPro

Reducing Injuries: New Employees Are Vulnerable Statistics consistently reveal that new employees are much more likely to become injured on the job within the first year of..

OSHA Expands Efforts to Protect Contract Workers

Contract workers generally face greater health and safety risks than permanent employees, and OSHA is increasing efforts to protect them. The temporary nature of contract work..

The Five Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program

If you are in the construction industry, you are probably aware of the challenges of creating a hearing conservation program. Construction sites typically have numerous pieces of..

The Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard

The Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard, which was revised in 2012, provides guidance to safety professionals tasked with implementing safety management..

OSHA Increases Focus on Temporary Worker Safety

The number of temporary workers entering the labor force is rapidly increasing. This increase along with recent reports of temporary workers suffering major or fatal injuries..

How to Turn Your Supervisors into Safety Coaches

Improve Company Safety with Safety Coaches One way you can improve your company's safety performance is to train your supervisors to become safety coaches. When your supervisors..