Summary This article explains what a Competent Person is expected to do when overseeing excavation and trench work under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, including the authority to stop work when hazards are present. It outlines practical methods for classifying soil...
Summary Online safety certificate programs provide flexible, affordable, and accessible training for individuals seeking to improve workplace safety knowledge and professional qualifications. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including occupational health...
What Employers Need to Know in 2026 Heat stress is rapidly becoming one of the most serious occupational hazards across the United States. With rising temperatures and increasing regulatory attention, the OSHA Heat Stress Regulation—formally known as the proposed Heat...
Summary Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) in the United States is governed by several key federal agencies—primarily the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT)....
Safety Data Sheets: Understanding the 16 Essential Sections When it comes to workplace safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are one of the most important resources employees and employers have. Required under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), SDSs...
Summary Health physics is the applied science of radiation protection, focused on safeguarding people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. It plays a crucial role in medicine, industry, nuclear energy, research, and national security,...
