Latest News

‘It only takes one bad storm’: CSB renews call for hurricane preparedness

Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the...

Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study

Lowell, MA — Workers with chronic pain can alleviate extra physical and mental fatigue by recognizing that their body “is not the same as...

Most health care workers fear for their safety: survey

Atlanta — More than 3 out of 5 health care workers who responded to a recent survey say their employer doesn’t demonstrate a strong...

On the move: bill that would shield stone slab manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits

Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused...
- Digital Partners -

North Carolina eliminates ‘death discount’

Raleigh, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor will no longer reduce employer penalties in cases involving worker deaths. Under a directive issued by...

IIHS publishes initial safety ratings for small commercial vehicles

Arlington, VA — Now available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and other types of trucks used...

House Appropriations Committee approves bill that would cut safety agency budgets

Washington — The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would reduce OSHA’s budget by more than 8% in fiscal year 2027 –...

Work-related cancers: EU safety and health agency launches webpage

Bilbao, Spain — The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has unveiled a new webpage on occupational cancers. “Cancer remains the leading cause...
- Digital Partners -

Oregon OSHA announces winners of annual student media competition

Salem, OR — Students from Crescent Valley and Henley high schools took first place in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young...

MSHA emergency preparedness ‘needs to improve’: DOL OIG report

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration “may be insufficiently prepared to handle multiple simultaneous mine emergencies” or a larger disaster, the Department...

Next Webinar

Current Issue

What's Trending

From our Partners

Earn recertification points

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Take a quiz about this issue of the magazine and earn recertification points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.