Tag: OSHA

Earth Day 50th Anniversary

Earth Day 50th Anniversary Today, we celebrate an Earth Day 50th Anniversary. On Wednesday, April 22nd, 1970, the movement of American environmentalism was born. The recognition of human influence on mother earth on that day was historic. Millions and millions of people throughout the country participated in what was said to be a bright, clear,… Read more »

An App for That

Be it an iPhone or an Android platform; most people have an app for that specific thing deemed necessary. With the touch of a finger, one can quickly open the needed app to access its information. From a safety and workplace perspective, the smartphone or tablet connects to the very information or resources required to… Read more »

Excavation and Trench Safety

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), over the past three decades roughly 3 workers a month have lost their lives in a trench collapse. Excavation and trench safety is critical as they are among the most hazardous of all construction operations. OSHA Excavation Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read more »