Workplace Exposure

Washington — Construction workers are 30% more likely than workers in other industries to die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, results of a recent study...

What features matter most in an eye/facewash when workers handle corrosives or irritants?

Cold temperatures can be dangerous for outdoor workers. One of those dangers is hypothermia.

Workers who are exposed to or handle wet concrete may experience stinging pain, itching, swelling, blisters and more.

We asked PPE manufacturers: What are some of the biggest challenges safety pros face when it comes to protecting workers from extreme temperatures?

For millions of workers in the construction, maintenance, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture and automotive industries, the effects of sustained on-the-job exposure to vibration – whether hand-arm or whole-body – may lead to various health problems.

One out of 12 adults have asthma, according to the American Lung Association, and about 11 million workers are exposed to at least one known asthmagen (a substance that causes asthma symptoms) at work.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are “almost everywhere,” according to the Texas Department of Insurance.

Flooding, excess rainwater or damaged plumbing can result in your work facility taking in water. That can lead to mold growth.

Acclimatization is the process your body goes through as it adapts to changes in its environment.