Safety Tips

Washington — Location geofencing is the subject of the latest white paper from the National Safety Council’s Work to Zero initiative

Hazard reporting is a critical part of any safety program and should be done as soon as a hazard is identified.

Walking has been a leading cause of workplace injury for many years, the National Safety Council says, adding that “we need to watch out for all of the hazards tied to walking just as we would any other part of our jobs that poses a safety risk.”

Albany, NY — Assaulting a retail worker is now a felony in New York state, under a new law signed May 1.

Washington — New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is intended to prevent and address worker harassment based on sex, race and other protected traits, outlining when such behavior is against the law.

Calgary, Alberta — Workers performing repetitive manual tasks can avoid muscle fatigue by taking short breaks every 10 minutes, researchers say.

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.

New York — Female nail technicians have a higher occurrence of reproductive health issues than other women, according to a new report from the New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition.

Washington — The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction kicks off May 6.

Proper hydration is essential for preventing heat-related illnesses.