News
OSHA Injury and Illness Reports Due
Many employers must now submit expanded injury and illness data to OSHA under updated recordkeeping rules. This article explains who is affected, which forms are required, how worker privacy is protected, and why timely, accurate reporting is critical for compliance.
Trench-Related Fatalities Prompt Enhanced Enforcement
With trench-related fatalities rising, OSHA is increasing inspections and enforcement to protect workers. This guide covers essential trenching safety measures, protective systems, and training strategies employers can implement to prevent collapses and injuries, ensuring compliance and keeping employees safe in excavation operations.
Post-Offer Physicals Prevent Injuries at Work
Post-offer physicals prevent injuries by matching candidates to physically demanding roles through strength tests and medical history review. Manufacturers and construction firms implement exams with workers' comp providers to protect vulnerable hires and cut disability days.
Occupational Fatalities in 2018
Occupational fatalities in 2018 reveal persistent opioid overdoses up 12% and workplace suicides rising 11%, despite construction fall deaths dropping to 2013 lows. Employers access OSHA toolkits and consultation programs to address these deadly trends effectively.