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Disparities in language, training and employer understanding of their workers’ cultures can create mental and physical barriers to safety.

In 2018, nearly 6,600 employees missed work because of injuries sustained on loading docks, dock plates and ramps. Employers can implement a number of safety strategies to help prevent injuries.

Although outdoor workers are most affected by wildfires, workers in commercial buildings and office locations near fires also face risks.

Parsons Corp. is the latest recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

Effective storytelling can inspire and spur positive safety behaviors, experts say.

In women-dominated industries such as health care, as well as those in which women aren’t well represented, including construction and the trades, female workers are facing unique challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2018, the highest numbers of nonfatal on-the-job electrical injuries occurred in industries and occupations that traditionally don’t receive extensive electrical training.

No matter how they’re defined, soft skills are vital to a safety professional’s career growth and development. “Technical knowledge will only get you so far,” one expert says.

Safety+Health gathered perspectives from prominent voices in safety on the question: Do you believe the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on occupational safety and health and, if so, how?

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the Safety+Health 2019 Training Survey are in.