Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.

Washington — Indoor and outdoor workers exposed to excessive heat can find safety tips in a newly released OSHA video.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America will conduct announced and unannounced brake system inspections Aug. 24-30 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee approved separate bills related to independent contractors and joint employers during a July 23 markup.

The “Avetta Insights and Impact Report 2025” analyzes key national and Avetta network data to identify the factors influencing safety outcomes.

Arc-rated clothing and flame-resistant clothing are designed to protect workers from arc-flash and flash-fire hazards, respectively.

In some work environments, a flashlight “is just as critical as gloves or eye protection,” says Jonathan Gordon, marketing manager, fire and industrial at Nightstick.

A 20-year-old wash bay attendant had worked for his employer, a commercial trucking company that transports compressed liquefied petroleum gases, for five months.

Cut-off saws “make demanding cuts possible, but if not handled properly, they pose serious risks,” leaving “no room for error,” warns a recent fact sheet from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are “almost everywhere,” according to the Texas Department of Insurance.