Reducing risk to a level that is considered as low as reasonably possible should be the goal of every electrical professional. Using risk reduction strategy according to the hierarchy of controls is ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Each month the Anniston Army Depot Safety Office follows the Target Zero Accident Prevention Program calendar as a guide for targeting specific accident prevention ...

"Hello, Barry. I have another question for you," said Jerry Laws, editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. "Hello to you, too," I said. "What can I do for you?" Jerry explained that he was ...

Go into any organization today and it will not take you long to find the words “safety first” posted on a sign, placard or banner. However, “safety first” should not just be a corporate slogan. It is ...

Construction sites are bustling centers of activity, where skilled sheet metal and HVAC workers bring architectural visions to life. However, amidst the frenzy of construction, safety and health must ...

Frosty weather forecasts and frigid wind chill warnings send many people to their closets for another layer of clothing. For employees who work outdoors in cold weather, more foresight, protection and ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...