Columbus, OH — Legislation recently introduced in the Ohio Statehouse would direct health care employers to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan within six months.

Washington — The House is seeking approximately $712 million for OSHA’s fiscal year 2023 budget – a roughly $100 million increase from FY 22, according to a draft of its appropriations bill released June 22.

Gloves: They’re not all the same. It’s something that experts from hand protection manufacturers wish workers and employers better understood.

It pays to be proactive about workplace spills. “It’s incredibly important to think about spill response before a spill event happens,” said Josh Hollows, product support specialist at New Pig. “As a rule, always make sure you have spill materials within 20 feet of work centers and spill prone areas to ensure rapid cleanup while limiting risks to workers and the environment.

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2022 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.

How much recent progress – if any – has been made in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities?

Exposure to poisonous plants and venomous animals are common summertime hazards for outdoor workers.

Washington — In a push to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the National Safety Council is calling on employers across all industries to sign a pledge to improve workplace safety, reduce MSD risk and enhance worker well-being.

Mike Snyder of DEKRA offers a path for implementing an effective risk-based management approach.

“No matter how diligent or conscientious you are, you’ll make mistakes,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.