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Lone worker in PPE holding a communication device at an industrial facility at dusk, with a lone worker alert device clipped to his vest

August 22, 2026

by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Lone Worker Safety: The Risks Most Programmes Miss

VelSafe infographic showing general industry safety program compliance data including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 citation statistics, IACET CEU training details, and workplace injury reduction metrics for 2026

July 4, 2026

by VelSafe Editorial Team Worker Safety

General Industry Safety Programs: A 2026 Guide

Across the United States, private industry employers reported 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2024, while 5,070 workers lost their lives to on-the-job injuries the same year. Behind every one of those numbers is a person,

Safety orientation impact on injury rates infographic showing 35% of workplace injuries occur in an employee's first year, BLS 2024 total recordable case rate of 2.3 per 100 FTE workers (lowest since 2003), 5,070 fatal work injuries in 2024, three-times higher first-month injury risk, and $4-$6 return per dollar invested in safety training programs.

July 6, 2025

by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

How Safety Orientation Impacts Injury Rates: 40+ Statistics From OSHA, BLS, and Peer-Reviewed Research Through 2025

OSHA construction safety orientation legal requirements under 29 CFR 1926.21 covering Fatal Four hazards, language requirements, documentation obligations and compliance checklist

July 6, 2025

by VelSafe Editorial Team Law

OSHA Requirements for Construction Safety Orientation: What the Law Demands

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Active shooter response tips covering Run Hide Fight framework, first 10 seconds actions, barricading, phone silence and law enforcement encounter guidance for workplace safety

July 5, 2025

by VelSafe Editorial Team Tips

What to Do in the First 10 Seconds of an Active Shooter Situation

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