Washington — Faceshields are ineffective at blocking small (0 to 7 microns) airborne particles caused by coughing, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Waltham, MA — Managers envision a future world of work full of COVID-19-related safety protocols and automation, according to the results of a recent survey. 

Vaasa, Finland — Organizations with “structurally powerful” CEOs experience fewer workplace injuries and illnesses, Finnish researchers claim.

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly depleted stocks of disposable respirators of all kinds, most importantly NIOSH-approved N95s, said Claudio Dente, president of Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. 

Hearing loss among workers continues to be a serious issue. An estimated 25% of workers are exposed to hazardous noise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.