Articles by Alan Ferguson

Employers should take steps to avoid mold-related health issues in the workplace.

The pandemic has prompted changes in delivery methods, but will the switch be permanent?

In Episode 16, we discuss our feature story on hazard communication training and ways to reinforce training on the job. Also: Veteran safety professional Pam Walaski talks about the challenges and opportunities for women in safety.

In recent years, Hazard Communication has been OSHA’s most frequently cited standard in general industry. Where are employers going wrong?

The summer sun is one of the things that make trips to the beach, cookouts and other outdoor activities so special. The downside: Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can lead to skin damage, cancer and other health problems. But by taking some simple steps, you can stay safe while enjoying your fun in the sun.

What does OSHA consider a “competent person”? In Episode 15, the Safety+Health team talks about the requirements. Also: Jim Spigener, chief client officer at DEKRA, helps break down “the ROI of safety.”

How do safety pros feel about the current job market? Has the COVID-19 pandemic raised the profile of the profession? Safety+Health presents the results of its annual Job Outlook survey.

"There's confusion out there on exactly what the term 'competent' means and who qualifies as a competent person," one expert says.

When a worker dies on their watch, safety professionals must contend with grief while looking at safety processes "to make sure that it doesn't happen again."

In Episode 14, the S+H team discusses OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ and our exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.