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George S. Flores shares how he got into the EHS field.

As the economy gradually begins to function in this new normal, some workers who traveled for business before the COVID-19 pandemic may be returning to that lifestyle.

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses how public interest in occupational safety and health is the highest she’s experienced in her lifetime.

“It’s the components of your training program that ultimately ensure its success or failure,” says safety professional Daniel J. Snyder, who offers advice on ensuring employees are adequately trained.

Daniel Kats shares how he got into the EHS field.

Adelaide, Australia — Is the amount of coffee you drink on the high side? If so, you might want to cut back in the interest of long-term health, researchers from the University of South Australia say.

Washington — New guidance from OSHA answers six frequently asked questions regarding the use of masks in the workplace during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Robina, Australia — Photos. Music. The coronavirus? Our cellphones carry more than we think – including infectious germs – and likely serve as “Trojan horses” for the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Bond University say.

Columbus, OH — A piece of cake or slice of pizza might give you a brief moment of happiness, but it also may make it harder for you to concentrate, results of a recent study suggest.

David Musgrave, who leads the Brain-Centric Reliability practice area at DEKRA (dekra.us), offers suggestions to combat the “virtual brain drain” inherent with virtual meetings and presentations.