S+H Staff

FRA wants emergency breathing apparatus in locomotive cabs

NTSB: Fatalities in marine, pipeline sectors increased in 2009

Workplace wellness programs not only for the sick: study

OSHA launches anti-distracted driving webpage

Plain language bill heads to Obama's desk

Industries such as emergency services, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications and transportation rely on 24/7 coverage to boost production and better serve communities and customers. But nontraditional work hours can be hard on employees who face the challenge of trying to remain awake when their bodies would rather be asleep.

How do you know when you have a good or positive safety culture, as opposed to a bad or negative one? The answers to these questions may, at first, seem obvious, but experts in a wide range of fields disagree on the answers. And some experts even argue about whether or not that disagreement really matters.

Workplace wellness programs are not a new idea, but a few employers have begun coordinating those efforts with ongoing workplace or off-the-job safety programs. Proponents of this combination of programs suggest it can lead to healthier and happier workers, which in turn lowers costs and increases productivity.

For Minnesota motor carriers participating in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot study for a new operational system to monitor safety performance, the new system was a huge change.

How can I identify common safety violations found in facilities using flammable fuels, solvents or chemicals?