About Our Writers
Everyone is exposed to hazards in the workplace, and our team is committed to keeping you safe and informed regardless of your industry or trade. With experience in technical writing, journalism, public relations, and other communications roles, OSHA Education Center's writers are experts at making complex regulations and safety requirements simple to understand. We work hard to make sure you have every advantage when dealing with dangerous tools or hazardous environments.
Whether you're a new hire or an old pro, our writers have prepared something just for you. Brush up with a detailed breakdown of OSHA training requirements or run through the year's top 10 OSHA violations. We even offer handy seasonal reminders of events like OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down and National Ladder Safety Month.
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Staff Writer Articles
- Safe Entry Practices for Confined Work Environments
- Common Hazards in Confined Spaces and How to Safeguard Against Them
- Examples of the Top Workplace Biological Hazards and What Actions to Take
- Defining Industrial Hygiene and Its Role in Workplace Safety
- Become a Skilled Investigator: Explore Essential Training for Accident Investigations
- A Detailed Guide to Rigging Certification and Its Training Requirements
- OSHA Compliant Operator Certification and Training for Scissor Lifts
- Expert-Led Courses for Managing Hazardous Waste Safely
- How to Replace a Lost or Damaged OSHA Card
- Identify and Eliminate the 7 Most Common Risk Factors Affecting Workplace Ergonomics
- How to Prep for Forklift Work: 5 Essential Measures
- Essential Safety Tips for Working with Sawhorse Scaffolds
- Becoming a Certified Forklift Driver: A Complete Guide
- Your Guide to Non Permit Confined Spaces and OSHA Compliance
- What It Takes to Be a Flagger: An Overview of the Role and Requirements
- A Comprehensive Guide to Hot Work Authorization: Stay Safe and Compliant
- Learn Essential Hazard Awareness Skills for OSHA-Compliant Safety
- Keep Your Forklift Running Smoothly: A Preventive Maintenance Guide
- Comprehensive Education for Safe Handling of Hazardous Waste
- What is the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Safety Standard?
- A Project Manager's Checklist for Ensuring Construction Compliance and Safety
- Creating a Culture of Well-Being: Strategies to Engage and Support Employees
- The Hierarchy of Hazard Controls: What It Is and How to Implement It
- Online Scaffold Safety Training to Meet OSHA Standards
- A Comprehensive Guide to the Warehouse Associate Position
- A Complete Guide to Certification for Boom Lift Safety and Training
- Navigating Safety Training: Is OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Right for You?
- Career Opportunities for OSHA 30 Card Holders
- How Long Is Your OSHA 10 Card Valid?
- Electrical Engineering Safety Guide and Glossary of Terms
- The Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad
- The History of Heavy Construction Equipment
- Glossary of Environmental Health and Safety Terms
- An Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Safety Guide for the Workplace
- Workplace Wellness: Self-Care Tips and Resources
- How to Pursue a Career as a Construction Site Manager
- Understanding and Complying with OSHA's General Duty Requirements
- What to Know About Becoming a Crane Operator
- Learn Lifting Techniques that Meet the OSHA Guidelines
- What Are the Most Common Types of Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
- 10 OSHA-Compliant Safety Meeting Ideas
- 10 Types of Chemical Hazards and Their Impact on Workplace Safety
- What OSHA Training Course Do I Need?
- Being Prepared for an Emergency in the Workplace
- Child Labor Laws — Facts and Misconceptions
- How to Report Labor Violations
- OSHA Restroom Break Laws
- The Complete Guide to Whistleblower Labor Laws
- Fall Protection Training