Presenter Guy Colonna of NFPA discusses hot work hazards - using examples from incidents, highlight hazards from ignition sources and fuel sources and Presenter Guy Colonna of NFPA discusses hot work ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...

Safe work practices can reduce the numbers of injuries on the job while lowering liability-related costs. Before instituting a safety program, evaluate current procedures and protocols to determine ...

Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

IPAF has issued guidance to assist those using MEWPs, mast-climbing working platforms (MCWPs), construction lifts, and hoists to work safely and minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The new ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn't set limits or standards for workplace lifting, but does recommend that employers offer safe lifting training to employees. The National ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, all in support of the U.S.

Norwich Union, soon to be Aviva, is urging tradesmen to adopt best working practices to protect themselves, their customers and their business, as part of its 2009 Simply Safety campaign. To ensure ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Cranes are a marvel of engineering. But, overhead crane accidents cause around 175 severe injuries and nearly 45 fatalities every year, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

Here’s some background on lead poisoning, lead-safety home renovation work and the new EPA rules on lead-paint safety. This goes along with the for today's Business section. From the From the National ...

As principal of Balmert Consulting, Paul Balmert helps improve safety leadership practices for clients worldwide in industries including chemical manufacturing, constructing, mining, oil and gas ...