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Why Ladder Citations Rank #3 on OSHA’s Most-Cited List — and How to Avoid Them Ladders are some of the most common tools found on construction sites, warehouses, maintenance areas, and industrial workplaces. But despite their simplicity, OSHA ladder violations continue to be one of the agency’s biggest enforcement issues. In OSHA’s Fiscal Year 2024, ladder violations under 1926.1053 ranked #3 on the Most-Cited Standards li …

Staying Safe Using Propane Indoors Propane-powered equipment is a convenient option for many workplaces. It powers heaters, forklifts, generators, and other tools that keep operations running smoothly. But when propane is used indoors or in poorly ventilated spaces, it becomes a serious safety risk. Carbon monoxide buildup, oxygen depletion, and the potential for gas leaks can turn a normal workday into a life-threatening emergency. That’s …

Noise is one of the most common hazards employees face in the workplace. Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, or warehousing, loud environments can permanently damage hearing if proper hearing protection isn’t used. Unlike other injuries, hearing loss happens gradually — you often don’t notice it until it’s too late. That’s why OSHA requires employers to create and maintain a hearing protection program for …

When Hearing Protection Goes Too Far Protecting employees from loud noise is one of the most important parts of any workplace safety program. Hearing loss caused by long-term noise exposure is both permanent and preventable — which is why hearing protection is required under OSHA’s hearing conservation standard (29 CFR 1910.95). However, in the effort to prevent hearing loss, many companies go too far. Workers can actually become over …