3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (385+ words) New resources highlight occupational illness trends and provide safety and health committees with practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace hazards. Hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and indoor air quality are among the workplace health concerns addressed in a new Connecticut…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (383+ words) Employers and safety professionals across the nation will pause work on Sept 14 to raise awareness for mental health in construction. Job sites across the nation will observe a one-minute moment of silence at 11:50 a.m. Pacific time Sept. 14 as part of Construction…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (712+ words) At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety. A strong safety culture depends on more than procedures, training and compliance. It requires workers to trust that when they identify a hazard, question…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (383+ words) State agency directs nearly $35 million to local groups educating vulnerable workers on safety, heat rules and labor rights. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) allocated $34.9 million to continue the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP). The program leverages partnerships with…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (491+ words) The safety profession is advancing rapidly. Concepts such as human and organizational performance, serious injury and fatality prevention and psychological safety are increasingly shaping how organizations think about risk. But as safety professionals embrace those approaches, Wyatt Bradbury, principal for…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (325+ words) Washington officials urge countertop fabricators to replace engineered stone or implement strict dust controls to prevent fatal lung disease. Labor officials are warning employers and workers in the countertop fabrication industry about severe risks of fatal lung disease associated with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (276+ words) Regulatory bodies continue to refine standards governing crane operation, with OSHA leading efforts to improve worksite safety through stricter protocols. These mandates reflect the industry's commitment to reducing accidents and ensuring that every operator possesses verifiable competence. Following a two-year…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (279+ words) Construction companies will pause work to hold a moment of silence and address mental health challenges across jobsites. Construction companies across the nation will pause work for a synchronized minute of silence to highlight mental health awareness and pay tribute…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (13+ words) North Carolina Mine Workers Record Zero Fatalities Over Fiscal Year Occupational Health & Safety...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) Industrial Hygiene is entering a period of renewed regulatory intensity across North America. Emerging and evolving requirements related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), respirable crystalline silica, heat stress, and expanded chemical controls are increasing both the scope and complexity…...