Items Tagged with 'OSHA'

Ensuring safety on drilling and construction sites hinges on identifying a competent person who can recognize hazards and implement corrective measures. Learn how to ensure that your job site meets safety standards by recognizing and empowering the right individuals for this critical role.

Trench cave-ins remain a lethal hazard on construction sites, with 250 workers losing their lives over the past decade due to preventable collapses. Despite clear regulations, many employers continue to neglect safety protocols, often resulting in tragic consequences.

In this article, Sammy Hager explores the increasing threat of wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the EPA and OSHA guidelines, health risks, and practical strategies for drillers and construction workers to stay safe.

OSHA's proposed federal rule mandates protections for workers in extreme heat, requiring employers to implement safety measures, including breaks, shade, and water.

The wet-bulb effect could very well be the most concerning aspect of climate change in America currently. In this article, we share how this unsettling trend could have damaging effects on drillers and other outdoor workers nationwide. 

The EPA’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program have helped communities access over $270 billion in funding

The Supreme Court's review of OSHA's authority could significantly impact workplace safety regulations, raising concerns for the workers and business owners within the drilling industry.

The National Drilling Association (NDA) urges flexibility in OSHA's proposed heat stress rule, currently under White House review, highlighting the need for adaptable safety measures in the drilling industry.