Wood Pellet Plant Explosion (The Providence Journal) Woodworking facilities have an especially high risk of fires and explosions due to the large quantities of on-site fuel and ignition sources. OSHA outlines the explosive hazards inherent to the woodworking industry and offers multiple solutions to prevent and mitigate these risks. We’ve highlighted some of these hazards and…
Pharmaceutical Plant After Dust Explosion (OSHA) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights the explosive dangers of combustible dust, the industries most at risk, and what employers and employees can do to prevent and mitigate these risks. OSHA Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions: Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an…
Workers Compensation and Car Accidents: Company-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents May Allow for Two Cases Work-related car accidents account for a large percentage of all on the job injuries. OSHA warns, more than 1,766 deaths a year result from occupational transportation incidents. That number is more than 38 percent of the 4,547 annual number…