Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site

Think ergonomic injuries are only for those with a desk job? Think again.

5 Ways Connected Gas Detection Devices Can Boost Your Organization’s Productivity

Here’s why safer work doesn’t have to mean slower work.

Changing Times, Changing Workplaces

How does the shift to remote work impact your company’s evolving strategies for implementing effective drug testing policies for your remote employees?

The Safety Helmet Balancing Act: Considering Style and Comfort, Not Just Protection

As Type II safety helmets become the standard on job sites, factoring in comfort and style can help increase adoption rates.

Ascending Safely

Why choosing stairs over ladders is the smarter choice for rooftop safety.

Lessons from Construction Safety’s Constant Change

Managing uncertainty is a given in construction—safety professionals everywhere should take note.

Put Your Best Footwear Forward

Stepping up safety for specific environmental, application and exposure risks.

Strains and Slips and Sprains and Trips — Oh My!

Having a Heart

This year, ensure you keep AEDs at the work site and train the team in their use.

Nobody Reads Anymore: Why Mobile Training Is the Key to a Safer Workplace

Mobile training materials help all employees keep critical safety information close at hand and make it easier for employers to maintain a safer workplace.

The Rise of Portable Eyewash Stations

When and why to opt for portable eyewash solutions; the role of the portable eyewash station in dynamic workplace challenges; and real-world scenarios where portable eyewash stations helped.

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

The virtual meeting will take place on March 21, 2024, allowing stakeholder review of the proposed rule changes.

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

The rule change addresses definitions, penalty and bond amounts, and fees for general and specialty contractors.

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

More than 30 safety experts developed the standard over a three-year period.

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

Seven states and the District of Columbia have seen increases of at least 10 percent.

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Preventative Heat Safety

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