If you ask anyone responsible for closing up a business whether they leave the facility secure, they’ll most likely tell you that they do. But can they be positive they’ve done everything they should...

Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of occupational injuries any time of year, but winter heightens the threats.

All U.S. businesses should be aware of new OSHA incident reporting requirements that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015. Adjustments of OSHA-notification policies will be necessary to comply with...

We’re constantly promoting the use of checklists in business to inspect equipment, facilities, and processes. However, we know that everyone who has need of inspection checklists at work also has a...

Is your company in the fix-it business?

“How safe is your fleet?” is a question that’s often met with another question: “What fleet?” A typical small business might have a few work trucks, a car used for sales, an SUV used by a manager,...

National Safety Council Update More than 65,000 firefighters were injured in the line of duty in 2013, according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.

National Safety Council Update TheU.S. Department of Transportation has highlighted its contributions to safety in response to an annual report from the Office of Inspector General that outlined key...

I love small business owners. In most cases, they’re extremely hardworking, motivated, and committed to providing the best possible products and services. They’re wonderfully passionate about...

Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and scaffolding on many job sites due to their mobility and flexibility. But aerial lifts pose significant safety hazards, and many workers are injured or killed on...