by Megan Hall | Oct 5, 2026 | OSHA Standards
Trenching is everyday work on construction and utility jobs, and some of the most dangerous. One cubic yard of dirt weighs about as much as a car, and an unsupported wall can drop in seconds, faster than anyone inside can climb out. Here are six hazards to guard...
by Megan Hall | Oct 5, 2026 | OSHA Standards
A caught in or between injury happens when a worker is crushed, pinned, or trapped. It can be between two objects, or between something that is moving and something that stays still. Most of the time there is little or no warning. OSHA calls these one of the “Fatal...
by Shannon Dennis | Sep 23, 2026 | OSHA Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its preliminary Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Workplace Safety Standards for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026), giving employers a current look at the hazards OSHA inspectors...
by Tiffany Gray | Sep 16, 2026 | OSHA Standards
A forklift is only as safe as the operator who inspects it. Before any shift begins, every operator must complete a thorough pre‑operation check. This isn’t just a “best practice,” it’s an OSHA‑required step designed to prevent accidents, equipment failures, and...
by Tiffany Gray | Sep 16, 2026 | OSHA Standards
If you work in construction, you already know trenches are part of the job. What many crews don’t realize are the dangers of trenching and just how quickly a trench can turn deadly. As a safety professional, I’ve seen the same pattern repeatedly: small trenches,...
by Shannon Dennis | Jan 26, 2026 | OSHA Standards
Know the Important Regulatory Changes and End-User Compliance for the 2026 and 2027 Deadlines Hazard Communication HAZCOM was OSHA’s second most cited standard in 2025. It is essential to stay current on changes ahead. OSHA announced the Final Rule for the seventh...
