Honoring the Fallen: Reflecting on Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is recognized on April 28 to highlight the importance of occupational health and safety. This day is also the commemoration of the workers who perished because of workplace hazards and a call to have better workplaces. Today, the situation
The Rope descent system stands as a crucial apparatus, ensuring the well-being of workers navigating vertical spaces. This article delves into the intricacies of what a Rope descent system is, why it’s imperative to follow standardized protocols, the historical context preceding its standardization, the transformation brought about by its establishment,
OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplaces are secure in various industries. Now, the safety this organization oversees isn’t from any imminent danger, but rather from occupational hazards—hence the name. Now, when OSHA was commissioned in 1972, workplace incidents averaged around 10.9 workers per 100.