On October 24, we wrote about the Top 10 Work Accidents in 2012. Problems faced by workers leading to accidents included a number of different health and safety violations, including inadequate fall protection, communication problems, inadequate respiratory protection and dangerous scaffolding, among other issues. Understanding each of these workplace risks…
On March 25, 1911, a horrific tragedy occurred in New York City that resulted in the fourth highest number of deaths from an industrial accident in the history of the United States. This tragedy, which resulted in 146 workplace deaths, was called the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and it was the…
On November 23, 2012, a natural gas explosion occurred in Springfield Massachusetts, a large city about 90 miles West of Boston. The explosion caused more than 20 injuries. Located in the entertainment district, 42 nearby buildings were damaged. Reports attribute the disaster to a natural gas worker who was responding…
Hurricane Sandy came at New England full force. Because of her wrath, airports in the area have canceled close to 20,000 flights. Hurricane Sandy slammed into a cold-weather system and dropped into the area bringing 80 mile per hour winds. Rain and snow even continued in some mountainous areas. More…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited Newport Construction for various work hazards that were observed at a work site in Middlesex County. The Nashua contractor is now facing more than $30,000 in fines. These citations were handed over for various trenching dangers as cited by OSHA. This…
You’ve got to be comfortable on the job. Proper ergonomics help to reduce the risks of work injuries. A comprehensive ergonomic plan can help to reduce the risks of employees developing and suffering from MSDs or even Musculoskeletal Disorders. Still, there are a number of workplace hazards that are overlooked…
It’s National Preparedness Month and officials with the National Safety Council (NSC) have teamed up with Staples to make sure that small businesses have a plan and the resources to handle an emergency. Now, employers can check out the Safety Research Center website at Staples.com for safety tips on how…
There’s close to $11 million that’s going to the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. It’s a big present of safety from officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This program is going to help to fund more than 70 not-for-profit organizations, including universities, colleges, management associations, employer associations,…
A lot of us spend a good part of our day at work. This means that it’s just as important to practice crime prevention in the workplace just as we would at our home or in our neighborhood. Regardless of where you work, whether it’s at an auto shop, a…
A warehouse at the Charlton Woolen Mill was completely destroyed after a recent five-alarm fire. The warehouse is part of a mill complex in Charlton. The fire has been ruled as an accident, according to the Boston Globe. The fire started in one of the five businesses that rent garage…