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The Chemical Safety Board has called combustible dust an insidious hazard, and it’s vital to know control and mitigation techniques to prevent potential explosions.

Alexandria, VA – The American Association of Poison Control Centers is reminding adults to “poison-proof” their home during National Poison Prevention Week (March 17-23).

Minneapolis – Athletes suspected of having a concussion should be immediately removed from game action, according to an updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology.

The National Safety Council Texas Safety Conference & Expo is an annual event for safety professionals from the Gulf Coast and beyond looking to improve safety in their organization. The conference allows attendees of all experience levels to learn best practices and trends, network in a variety of settings and discover safety solutions from more than 150 exhibitors.

A new secretary of labor has been nominated, but he comes with his share of controversy.

Improved technology and more coordinated planning and training would help miners' ability to self-escape during a mine emergency, concludes a new report from the National Research Council.

Seattle – Shift work may be associated with a higher risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Washington – President Barack Obama on March 18 nominated his head civil rights attorney, Thomas Perez, to be the new secretary of labor.

Washington – More than 1 out of 3 American workers may experience chronic work stress, according to the results of a new survey from the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence.

Montgomery, AL – Poultry workers commonly suffer job-related injuries, and a proposed rule allowing employers to increase line speeds may increase the danger, concludes a report from the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.