Hazards

Washington — New fact sheets from NIOSH are intended to help workers at gas stations and convenience stores – and their employers – reduce the risk of violence on the job.

Hunt Valley, MD — Maryland is the latest state to adopt a standard on heat illness prevention.

Columbus, OH — Moisture and mold go together – even in space – so it’s important to control dust and humidity in space stations to protect astronauts, researchers say.

Washington — NIOSH has published a draft of a hazard review document on wildfire smoke exposure among outdoor workers – and is asking for comment.

A follow-up – eight years later – to one of our most popular articles.

What’s the correct ventilation system for my chemical storage space?

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?

Movement is key to warding off the pain. Stretch your hip flexors in the morning before work and again at the end of your workday.

Nottingham, England — Workers who are worried about missing out on information but also feel overloaded by it are more likely to experience stress and burnout, according to a recent study.

Orlando, FL — Although OSHA remains largely a regulatory and enforcement agency, it’s recently started prioritizing safety culture.