S+H Staff

NIST developing AI model to guide people to safest exits during a fire

Gaithersburg, MD — A new artificial intelligence model is aimed at identifying – in real time – the safest evacuation routes for occupants in...

‘It only takes one bad storm’: Safety agency renews call for hurricane preparedness

Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the...

Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study

Lowell, MA — Workers with chronic pain can alleviate extra physical and mental fatigue by recognizing that their body “is not the same as...

Most health care workers fear for their safety: survey

Atlanta — More than 3 out of 5 health care workers who responded to a recent survey say their employer doesn’t demonstrate a strong...
- Digital Partner -

On the move: bill that would shield stone slab manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits

Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused...

North Carolina eliminates ‘death discount’

Raleigh, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor will no longer reduce employer penalties in cases involving worker deaths. Under a directive issued by...

IIHS publishes initial safety ratings for small commercial vehicles

Arlington, VA — Now available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and other types of trucks used...

Study finds ‘alarming’ correlation between speeding and cellphone use

How closely linked are speeding and cellphone use behind the wheel? Closer than researchers from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety originally thought. “Until now, safety...
- Digital Partner -

Work-related cancers: EU safety and health agency launches webpage

Bilbao, Spain — The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has unveiled a new webpage on occupational cancers. “Cancer remains the leading cause...

Oregon OSHA announces winners of annual student media competition

Salem, OR — Students from Crescent Valley and Henley high schools took first place in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young...

Upcoming Webinars

Current Issue

What's Trending

Worker's Health/Wellness