S+H Staff

Storrs, CT — The University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute recently opened a research center dedicated to studying how extreme heat affects workers.

Washington — The Department of Transportation is committing to train 1 million first responders to “improve road safety for emergency personnel, American families and truck drivers.”

Harrisburg, PA — The National Volunteer Fire Council is sharing five key best practices to help keep first responders safe when responding to incidents on or near roadways.

If you have both gum disease and cavities, your risk of a stroke, heart attack or other cardiovascular event sharply increases, researchers warn.

Employers who are responsible for keeping facility workers safe are becoming more proactive, says Wesley Doyle, marketing manager for Kee Safety.

Properly protecting teams working in the cold can be a challenge for many employers, especially when temperatures and conditions change throughout a shift.

This white paper explores the critical role of air-purifying respirators in workplace safety, emphasizing their importance in protecting workers from hazardous airborne contaminants.

In 2023, 5,283 U.S. workers died on the job. The “Avetta Insights and Impact Report 2025” explores how prequalification and compliance processes protect lives, as well as the impact of other system drivers, such as manual audits and financial health, that further enhance safety outcomes.

This industry guide explores how simulation-based training improves jobsite safety by allowing trainees to practice high-risk scenarios, such as tipping, equipment failure and severe weather conditions, within a controlled and consequence-free environment.

What do temperature ratings on thermal workwear really mean? Personal protective equipment and clothing provider Ergodyne is attempting to answer that question by announcing third party-tested temperature ratings for its full line of thermal jackets and bibs.