Washington — The federal government has temporarily reinstated up to 40 NIOSH employees, mainly in coal mining and firefighting health and safety, according to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and the Washington Post.

Washington — Paid sick leave benefits may boost employment, earnings for female workers, and the emotional connection people feel toward their job and the organization, a pair of recent studies cited by the independent, nonprofit Economic Policy Institute show.

Los Angeles — Eighty-nine community-based organizations are set to receive a combined $25.2 million in funding from the California Department of Industrial Relations to promote workplace safety and provide worker rights education.

Silver Spring, MD — Researchers from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training have developed comprehensive guidelines intended to make pre-task planning more effective and consistent.

Santa Monica, CA — Around 3 out of 5 workers have considered quitting their job for mental health-related reasons, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Headspace, a provider of mental health services.

From cotton to nylon to aramids, string-knit safety gloves offer various levels of hazard protection and are typically classified by their gauge – ranging from seven to 21. But what’s glove gauge and how does it affect glove performance?

When investing in the health and safety of your most important assets – your employees – many other factors go into making an informed decision. You’ll find these considerations in this big-picture overview: “Realizing the True ROI of Safety – Evaluating the Data and Dollars.”

Contract and temporary workers are essential – but without proper training, they can create serious safety and compliance risks.

Is your workplace prepared? Here are five steps you can take right now.

Employers across all industries are “aggressively implementing digital transformation frameworks,” says Nels Anderson, business director – health and safety solutions, TSI Inc.