The pharmaceutical industry supports millions of people taking prescription medications daily. It must function efficiently to keep up with demand, which starts with protecting its workers. Chemical ...

In May 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to amend the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the seventh revision of the ...

Farming may be the backbone of our food system, but it’s also one of the most dangerous occupations. According to a Penn State study, 60,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal, ...

It’s a force that can set clothing or skin on fire, send debris flying like shrapnel, melt metals, start fires or send a worker tumbling from a large height. An arc flash can kill or seriously hurt a ...

On July 27, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Heat Hazard Alert, warning employers that it will carry out more inspections in “high-risk industries like ...

A shop-built system that supports extended bar stock, aiming to enhance the machine’s productivity by allowing higher volumes of material to be loaded. Allowing bar stock to be unsupported presents a ...

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 ...

One of the latest schools of thought regarding worker safety is centered around the idea of building resilience. Resilience is the capacity to respond, absorb, adapt and recover during and after a ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

What Are ACS Safety Summits? In order to connect a number of already existing diverse ACS safety engagements and develop a cohesive strategy, the ACS has been sponsoring annual Safety Summits. These ...

Some winter weather safety tips don't neatly fit into HVAC, plumbing or electrical categories but are important ...