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When an injury, incident or near miss occurs, finding out why is an important first step. That's where a robust investigation process can make a big difference.

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2022 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.

How much recent progress – if any – has been made in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities?

Exposure to poisonous plants and venomous animals are common summertime hazards for outdoor workers.

Washington — In a push to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the National Safety Council is calling on employers across all industries to sign a pledge to improve workplace safety, reduce MSD risk and enhance worker well-being.

Workers in many industries use disposable earplugs. But are they inserting and wearing them correctly? We’ve got step-by-step instructions, and more.

Pre-COVID-19 pandemic work life may not return as quickly for employees in customer-facing industries. As some experts see it, the immediate future for workers in grocery, retail, hospitality and similar sectors still includes the risk of stress and anxiety stemming from interactions with angry or aggressive customers.

As employers struggle to fill open positions, many are turning to inexperienced workers. This presents an added challenge for safety professionals: a larger number of workers who aren’t familiar with the risks and hazards related to their new role.

The results of our 2022 Job Outlook survey are in. Find out what occupational safety and health pros had to say about the current job market, and the impact of COVID-19 on the profession.

“We don’t want to suggest that older workers create the safety hazards, because it’s the job conditions that create the safety hazards,” says Chris Cain of CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. “But we do see that the risks on the job do sometimes disproportionately affect aging workers.”