OSHA's response plan outlines procedures for addressing reports of workplace hazards related to the coronavirus. Fatalities and imminent danger exposures related to the coronavirus will be prioritized for on-site inspections.
To combat the shortage of disposable N95 filtering face masks, OSHA is asking employers to reassess their practices to to find any changes they can make to reduce the use of N95 masks.
A safety recall notice has been issued for the Guardian Fall Protection leading edge-compatible self-retracting lifelines that utilize a stainless steel or web lifeline.
A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the rate of fatalities among roofers was among the highest of all occupations in 2018.
Autodesk Construction Solutions is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to provide contractors with safety harnesses specifically sized for women.
OSHA and the National Safety Council have once again named fall protection - general requirements as the top workplace hazard on its annual Top 10 list.