Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

The discount retailer, which has been previously cited by OSHA, is facing citations for five repeat violations.

How can undiagnosed sleep apnea affect the workplace?

The app is available to miners in both English and Spanish.

The proposed standard is intended for use by those working in the mold remediation industry.

Minimizing employee risk of slips and falls can be easier than you think.

Nominations for the six open spots on the committee are due by February 2, 2023.

The final rule took effect on January 18.

Safety 2023 will take place in San Antonio from June 5 to June 7, 2023.

Amazon faces $60,269 in proposed penalties after inspections of sites in Florida, Illinois and New York.

Correct storage and labeling can help make your worksite safer.

The study, which used data from over 4,000 journey level plumbers, looked at workers’ compensation claim rates.

Mental illness affected 22.8 percent of U.S. adults in 2021, according to the survey results.

The new citations come with a proposed penalty of $584,333.

The challenge invites people to submit ideas on making fit-testing practices better.

The maximum penalties for other-than-serious, serious and willful or repeated violations increased this year.

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Visitor Management: A Frontline Defense in Worker Safety

Visitor management systems offer a modern solution that can replace outdated methods, while improving workplace security, compliance and efficiency. Read Now
- Facility Management
Lung Diseases and Indoor Air Quality Preventive Measures for At Risk Industries

Improving indoor air quality is essential in preventing occupational lung diseases, especially in at-risk industries, through proper ventilation, protective equipment and strategic preventive measures. Read Now
- Indoor Air Quality
U.S. Labor Department Introduces Severe Injury Report Dashboard

This new online tool offers interactive access to workplace injury data from federal OSHA-covered states. Read Now
- Regulations Standards
MSHA Identifies 239 Violations During Impact Inspections in July 2024

The agency inspected 16 mines, identifying 70 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures. Read Now
- Enforcement
National COSH Town Hall on Sept. 5 to Address Dangers of Workplace Heat Hazards

Workers and public officials will discuss the proposed OSHA heat standard and potential solutions on September 5, 2024. Read Now
- Heat Stress & Thirst Quenchers

Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI
Experts discuss AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, safety and innovation.
Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.