Research/Studies

Atlanta — Researchers have developed a computer model designed to estimate chemical-vapor buildup in confined spaces, which could help address exposure concerns after on-the-job...

New York — Managers can help ensure workers with autism feel accommodated by communicating clearly, listening and showing empathy, a recent report suggests. To one...

Arlington, VA — More than 2 out of 3 employers struggle to get workers to consistently follow proper protocols for personal protective equipment, a...

Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent...

Burwood, Australia — A recent four-day workweek trial involving 15 Australian companies saw all but one still operating under the model after two years. A...

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute wants to hear from truckers and their employers about the use of onboard safety technologies. ATRI, which is...

Arlington, VA — Many highway construction contractors believe work zone crews are increasingly at risk of being injured by speeding or distracted motorists, according...

Tempe, AZ — Nearly 3 out of 5 farmworkers in Arizona have experienced at least one symptom of heat-related illness in the past year,...

Boulder, CO — Safety communications and training often recommend improving safety controls to address serious injuries and fatalities, but researchers say the safety community...

Gaithersburg, MD — A new artificial intelligence model is aimed at identifying – in real time – the safest evacuation routes for occupants in...