Hazards

Atlanta — Researchers have developed a computer model designed to estimate chemical-vapor buildup in confined spaces, which could help address exposure concerns after on-the-job...

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented...

OSHA just revised and extended its NEP on heat stress. What does this mean in practical terms for employers and workers?

Washington — For employers, safety technology should be a good fit rather than just the newest option, says Matt Law, director of the Work...

Washington — The Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs wants to learn more about advances in hearing tests as it considers updating...

Washington — A newly available silica dust filtration system can reduce up to 93% of respirable crystalline silica at mine sites, NIOSH claims. Developed in...

An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.

Raise workers’ awareness of the relationship between “a clean and tidy workspace and their safety.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, July is, on average, the hottest month of the year in the United States.

Vancouver — Nearly 3 out of 4 power-line incidents involve workers from nonelectrical trades, according to WorkSafeBC – a British Columbia agency that promotes...