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Research shows that workers who have been on the job for less than one month are more than 3 times as likely to have a lost-time work injury. Experts say orientation and training are crucial to keeping new workers safe.

In an exclusive interview with Safety+Health, OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab discusses what he says are myths regarding the agency’s enforcement efforts and compliance assistance resources.

“Safety First” is the blog of the National Safety Council.

Bethesda, MD – Participating in more physical activity may lower the risk of 13 types of cancer, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute.

Beverly Hills, CA – Your vehicle’s front windshield can provide some protection from the sun’s rays, but its side windows? Not so much, according to a new study conducted by Boxer Wachler Vision Institute.

The National Safety Council presented its 2016 Green Cross for Safety Awards on May 12 during the Green Cross for Safety dinner in Chicago.

Washington – As part of its Temporary Worker Initiative, OSHA has released guidance documents intended to clarify training requirements and hazard communication responsibilities for employers of temporary workers.

We hope you’ll celebrate National Safety Month with the National Safety Council this June to help keep your workers “SafeForLife.”

Registration is open for the 2016 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 15-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Silver Spring, MD – A Food and Drug Administration final rule, announced May 5, bans the sale of all tobacco products – including electronic cigarettes, hookahs and cigars – to anyone younger than 18.