NIOSH Archives

OSHA Releases Best Practices Document for Protecting Temporary Workers

Posted on August 27, 2014 by cpc

The US DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have partnered to release best practices for staffing agencies to better protect temporary workers from job hazards. Staffing agencies and host employers have joint responsibility to provide a safe working environment for this group of individuals. Read more

Join OSHA in the National Pledge for Fall Prevention Safety in Construction

Posted on March 27, 2014 by cpc

On June 2nd through the 6th OSHA encourages a “stand-down” for fall prevention to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards associated with falls while on the job. It should come as no surprise the national pledge is directed toward the construction industry, where deaths resulting from falls are high. According to Dr. Read more