S+H Staff

Washington — “If it isn’t equitable, it’s not ergonomic.” Paige DeBaylo, research manager at the National Safety Council MSD Solutions Lab, offered that insight during a July 11 webinar discussing a recently published NSC report.

Arlington, VA — Tires on mobile equipment may explode during equipment fires and after flames are extinguished, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is warning miners.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced by House Democrats would increase fines for workplace safety and child labor violations.

DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up 56.8% of the U.S. workforce in 2022. That same year, however, women accounted for only 24.8% of safety executives and managers, National Safety Council research shows. This gap represents an important challenge – and opportunity – for the safety industry.

OSHA’s 2023 final rule updating its electronic injury and illness reporting requirements went into effect in January, and the first reports under the revised requirements were already due to the agency on March 2.

It used to be that women were told to order men’s sizes “but smaller” when shopping for personal protective equipment and clothing.

Check out our preview of the nation’s largest environmental, health and safety event, set for Sept. 13-19 in Orlando, FL.

“By promoting positive and inclusive social identities, leaders can enhance psychological and physical safety.”

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.”