American industry can be proud of the many advances in occupational safety and health that have evolved during OSHA’s 40-year reign. While industry has made laudable gains, there are some fundamental ...

Machine guarding is in the OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations each year. Perhaps your organization had a significant machine injury. Maybe you have machine guarding risk concerns at your ...

As a safety professional, you work every day to ensure employees are safe and productive. You provide the appropriate training, reinforce basic safety concepts, and provide necessary PPE. You are ...

Riddle: What's the fastest way to lose a finger or two? Answer: Bypass or disable the machine guarding capabilities on machinery. A Hopedale, Mass., plastics firm is learning an expensive lesson about ...

Managers and safety professionals from manufacturing firms tend to believe that their machinery and equipment is well-guarded, but reliable data and professional experiences prove that machine ...

This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safe guards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various types of ...

A common mistake employers make is assuming new equipment for their facilities will have necessary machine guarding that meets OSHA requirements. Prevention of employee injuries should be a primary ...

MCCOMB, Ohio — A McComb manufacturer has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for violations of machine standards. The move comes after two ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As a government investigation gets under way after last Thursday's on-the-job death of a Cleveland Track Material employee, weekend services are planned for Elbert Woods. Woods, 45, ...