When you think of a workplace injury, you may think about something that happens immediately due to an accident. For example, someone falling off a ladder at work may break a bone right away. However, not all on-the-job injuries happen like this. Some...
Month: March 2018
Trench safety key priority for 2018
Trench safety has been identified as a major priority to protect the safety of construction workers in Missouri and across the country according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Construction workers frequently encounter dangerous or difficult...
Cargo tank trucks carry higher risk of rollover
Anyone driving next to a tanker truck probably wonders whether such close proximity puts them in danger. The answer is yes: There is the risk of rollover and the flammable or hazardous material being transported. Missouri drivers should know that cargo tank trucks are...
OSHA, entertainment industry groups renew safety partnership
In February, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the renewal of its safety partnership with the United States Institute for Theatre Technology and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians,...
The truth about anchor point thresholds
Employers in Missouri and throughout the country may believe that they need a 5,000 pound anchor point to meet OSHA rules. However, this may not be as defined of a standard as employers think it is. The actual rule states that any personal fall arrest system must have...