The construction industry is full of risks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for all industries, including state and local government, is ...

Prior to 1911 (first state to enacted workers compensation law) organizations cared little or not at all when it came to work related accidents and injuries. Many progressive states enacted workers ...

In this time of uncertainty in global markets, organizations are reevaluating their operations and looking to restructure or reduce costs. While many critical investments keep your business running no ...

Continuous PSM improvement, risk assessments and operational alignment help prevent accidents in high-hazard industries.

At the time of the methyl isocyanate release at Bhopal, I was working in the corporate offices of a Fortune 50 company. The stillness of the air in the headquarters offices and the questions on the ...

While improving job-site safety has always been a top priority in the construction industry, the Safety Management in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report series over the last eight years has ...

People and fleet equipment are the largest investments that construction companies make. When injuries and accidents happen to either, you lose productivity time, administration costs, and can gain a ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. It's easy to fall into the trap of letting safety training ...

The FAA will mandate systems-safety programs for manufacturers, heeding calls from lawmakers and an independent industry report that examined what went wrong during the 737 MAX’s development. Credit: ...

Safety improved dramatically at Worthington Industries, Inc. this year compared to last year due to its safety management program, Safe Works. Results included a 44% reduction in serious injuries ...

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed its final “Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by ...