Safety Culture

Washington — A safety culture that resonates deeply with workers revolves around four key elements and strategies, the National Safety Council says.

London — More high-quality evaluations of emerging technologies that impact workplace safety are needed to help employers feel confident about using new tech, according to a recently published report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

Worker advocates are encouraging employers to create a supportive environment for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Washington — Federal standards on child labor are “limited and increasingly outdated,” according to the nonpartisan Economic Policy Institute, which is calling on states to strengthen laws that protect young workers.

Denver — A phone call. A gift card. A letter. A box of crayons. What do these things have in common?

Denver — As her eyes welled up with tears, four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe explained just how big of an impact speaking to thousands of safety and health professionals was having on her personally.

Denver — Shifting occupational safety approaches to focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities, or SIFs, doesn’t happen overnight.

Denver — Safety should be treated as an enterprisewide responsibility, not a “task” that’s delegated to the safety department, Brian Fielkow told the hosts of the “On the Safe Side” podcast during a live recording Monday.

Arlington, VA — Combustible materials in mines “shall be cleaned up and not be permitted to accumulate in active workings, or on diesel-powered and electric equipment therein,” 30 CFR 75.400 mandates.

San Mateo, CA — Nearly 2 out of 5 health care workers have considered quitting because of safety concerns, including half of all nurses, according to a new report from Verkada.