Safety Culture

One million. That’s how many women are working in construction in the United States, according to CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. An...

Edmonton, Alberta — A fear of negative repercussions “appears to be a strong driving force for why someone might hesitate to report a hazard”...

New York — Nearly 2 out of 5 workers who reported workplace harassment weren’t satisfied with how their employer handled the matter, results of...

Cincinnati — Busy workdays can trigger mental overload, but employees may increase their focus – and prevent injuries – by “checking in” with themselves,...

Frankfort, KY — Legislation intended to clarify criminal trespass laws to enhance worker safety in Kentucky has advanced out of the state House. Sponsored by...

Washington — Maritime industry employers can bolster worker safety and health by prohibiting alcohol and strengthening testing and mental health support systems, according to...

What are five scalable practices that work across the entire workplace environment when it comes to building a chemical safety culture?

Washington — Increased enforcement of – and subsequent revisions to – California’s outdoor heat standard resulted in at least 33% fewer worker deaths, according to a recent study.

Toronto — Keeping messages concise and action-oriented is one of the best ways to effectively communicate health and safety information in the workplace, a Canadian safety group says.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA will initiate rulemaking on two new state laws aimed at strengthening worker safety in some behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment settings.