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 ...

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 ...

In prior articles we have discussed the importance of safety programs, how to implement them correctly, and how to “measure” them using leading and lagging indicators. Inspection of the workplace is ...

Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety Management Overview Purdue University’s Aviation Safety Management Graduate Certificate empowers professionals to lead, develop and implement effective safety ...

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 ...

In most organizations, a safety program has many masters. Each silo and function have safety needs that should be addressed. Management wants results that enable the organization to compete and/or ...

Cutting and welding tasks are performed either on a routine or infrequent basis in all industrial and commercial environments by maintenance personnel or contractors during the fabrication process, ...

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 ...

In navigating the challenges of plant safety, striking a balance is key. While a well-crafted safety program forms a foundation, it’s not the sole determinant of success. Beyond procedural excellence, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell Congress on Tuesday the agency will hold Boeing accountable to ensure the planemaker is building safe airplanes and will ...

Dr. Wayne Hartz, CSP, is the Department Chair for the Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences programs at Keene State College. Dr. Hartz holds the rank of full professor and has been on ...

Purdue University's online Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management equips professionals for success in the fast-growing aviation industry. Taught by industry-experienced instructors, ...