Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall...

Predictive technology personalizing the safety of individual workers for proactive injury management.New advances in ergonomic training using sensors and biofeedback are forging a step change in manual handling injury reduction. Leveraging the power of artificial...

Don’t overlook the often-hidden and indirect costs of worker injuries.Rick Barker, Author One reason that safety initiatives can struggle to achieve sufficient support is that those of us responsible for safety in our organizations haven’t consistently conveyed the...

OSHA's report for most frequently cited serious violations in general industry and construction have been released for FY 2020. Click on a link below to learn more. General Industry 2020 Violations Construction Industry 2020 Violations  

The Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM) ranked at #4 on this list! Delaware Valley Safety Council is proud to partner with University of Delaware in offering this program. Check out what the program is all about.Occupational safety and health...

Photo credit: © Ctitze | Dreamstime.comSuccessful leaders rely on five questions when it comes to accountability.Willa Rhodes answered the phone—it was the call that everyone dreads. A long wharf superintendent told her that one of Willa’s protégés, 32-year-old Sandy...

Photo credit: Karinhamich | Dreamstime New FAA rule makes it easier for inspectors to fly drones over people. On Dec. 28, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a final rule allowing operators to fly small drones over people under certain circumstances....

Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet provides safety information to your residents to help...

A look back at a year that put safety in the spotlight and will propel the discussion for years to come. 2020 has been a year. That’s probably the understatement of the year, closely followed by, “I’ve never been more excited about getting a shot.” In December 2019,...

Please consider giving to a child in need this holiday season! Delaware Valley Safety Council is excited to participate in the Marines Toys for Tots program this year. Drop-off your new, unwrapped toy to our facility at 510 Heron Drive, Suite 210, Swedesboro, NJ now...