Workplace Solutions

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to April 30 the deadline for public comment on its proposed rule on using the chemical compound toluene diisocyanate.

Washington – Employees who work with stone countertops are at risk of crystalline silica exposure, and employers should take steps to protect them, OSHA and NIOSH stated Feb. 18 in a joint hazard alert.

Once you’ve finished an incident investigation, how do you use investigation data to prevent similar incidents from occurring again?

What do I need to consider when creating a fall protection rescue plan?

With such strict regulations on high-visibility apparel, how can a worker stay comfortable and compliant?

Research has linked shift work to various health issues. Scientists have been exploring the dietary intake of these workers to find out why shift work is harmful.

Milwaukee – Underground utility workers are the focus of an upcoming national campaign aimed at saving lives and preventing property damage.

Workers who use treadmill desks experience a slight increase in physical activity but reap few health benefits, a study from Oregon State University suggests.

Awkward body positions, distractions and fatigue may contribute to low back pain, suggests a new study from the University of Sydney.

A preventive exercise program may help poultry slaughterhouse workers reduce pain from musculoskeletal disorders, according to a study from the University of Bologna in Italy.