Hazards

Silver Spring, MD — Every activity counts during the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents, set to take place April 20-24. “It doesn’t matter exactly...

Kumamoto, Japan — Older workers who don’t get enough sleep may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation – a condition in which...

Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House’s Health and Human...

Nova Scotia, Canada — Construction Safety Nova Scotia is using humor to address a serious workplace safety topic: the dangers of respirable crystalline silica. The...

Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

If your organization is a National Safety Council member, you’re probably aware of NSC’s advocacy surrounding the use of naloxone. Commonly known by the...

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it looks to “streamline and modernize” its hazardous materials...

Washington — NIOSH is now accepting nominations for its Prevention through Design Award. Prevention through Design, or PtD, seeks to protect workers by limiting risks...

Cambridge, England — Symptoms of tinnitus may be causing some employees to stop working because of on-the-job challenges stemming from the condition, according to...