An earlier hierarchy of controls had engineering controls as the top-level control. Of course, now most hierarchy of controls, including the one used by OSHA, include elimination and substitution as ...

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 ...

Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.

Early case reports and epidemiological studies of groups where SARS-CoV-2 has led to outbreaks of COVID-19 indicates that the primary means of disease transmission is the indoor spread of exhaled ...

Construction Safety Week is a celebration of our industry’s commitment to health and safety—a commitment that has driven remarkable progress and saved countless lives. This year’s theme, All In ...

The University of Nevada, Reno Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan incorporates the most current work procedures, engineering controls, and medical surveillance practices. The Institutional ...