Workplace Solutions

Many employers continue to struggle with worker compliance when it comes to respiratory protection, says Katie Mielcarek, a marketing manager at Gateway Safety.

What are some creative tactics employers have used to improve the effectiveness of their training and education efforts?

How can artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies create open communication channels and real-time feedback loops to enhance training outcomes and safety standards?

Why is benzene exposure harmful, and why do exposure limits keep decreasing?

Between 2012 and 2022, 310 work-related deaths linked to refuse trucks were recorded, according to NIOSH.

Washington — A total of 5,283 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2023 – a 3.7% decrease from 2022, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 19 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.

Washington — Updates to an Environmental Protection Agency tool that can be used to analyze chemicals and predict whether they have carcinogenic effects are geared toward “expanding the tool’s usability.”

Washington — Construction workers exposed to noise on the job face a higher risk of hearing loss than noise-exposed workers in all other industries do, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Washington — OSHA has published “comprehensive data” on nearly 900,000 work-related injuries and illnesses from 2023.

Greenbelt, MD — Nearly 15% of trucks and buses inspected during a recent Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance safety outreach event were placed out of service for violations related to transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods.