Hazards

ILO research shows top causes of seafarer deaths in 2024

Geneva — Work-related incidents accounted for almost 20% of deaths among seafarers in 2024, according to the International Labor Organization. Looking at data from 66...

Presence of impairing drugs among fatally injured pilots on the rise, NTSB finds

Washington — A National Transportation Safety Board study of fatal incidents among civil aviation pilots – many of whom were certified to fly commercial...

Most nurses have recently experienced workplace violence, survey shows

Silver Spring, MD — A vast majority of nurses who took part in a recent survey say they’ve experienced workplace violence in the past...

Pennsylvania lawmakers lead push for heat illness protection bill

Harrisburg, PA — Labor leaders and workers joined Pennsylvania lawmakers at a June 2 press conference to call for the passage of a state...
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DOL says it will strengthen oversight of black lung disability benefits

Washington — The Department of Labor said it plans to improve information collection and oversight of its Black Lung Benefits Program after a recent...

Safety group offers strategy for managing worker fatigue

Toronto — Fatigue reduces a worker’s mental focus and “creates serious safety risks,” the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says in a recently released...

FMCSA to study non-CDL drivers’ drug and alcohol violations

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study drug and alcohol violations among commercial motor vehicle drivers who aren’t required to...

NSC marks 5 years of its MSD Solutions Lab during annual summit

Washington — The National Safety Council recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its MSD Solutions Lab, launched with the aim of reducing work-related musculoskeletal...
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Safe-in-Sound Awards: nomination period underway

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. The awards recognize organizations and professionals who implement effective...

Partner, Not Watchdog: Building a Safety Culture Drivers Actually Want

The safest fleets aren’t the ones with the most rules. They’re the ones with the strongest culture, where drivers choose to do the right...

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