The holiday season is a time for celebration, but this busy time also brings increased risks of workplace injuries. OSHA has curated a variety of resources to help employers across […]
OSHA Urges Employers to Prioritize Worker Safety This Holiday Season More
Survey results suggest a modest rebound in employee well-being. The 2024 Workplace Wellness Survey, conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, indicates that workers’ concerns about
Modest Rebound in Employee Well-Being, Survey Finds More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reported a decline in workplace death investigations, highlighting the impact of targeted enforcement and collaboration with industry partners. In fiscal year (FY)
OSHA Reports Decline in Workplace Death Investigations More
Recent outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu on dairy farms have exposed farmworkers to significant health risks. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for stricter
CDC Urges Stricter PPE Use on Dairy Farms Amid H5N1 Outbreaks More
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses reveals significant improvements in workplace safety for the U.S. private sector in 2023. The report shows that
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined Across Industries More
Employee burnout continues to be a pressing issue among government workers, with recent surveys showing rates stubbornly hovering at 41%—a slight decrease from 47% in August 2023. The data is
Stubborn Burnout Rates Among Government Workers More
A recent study shows that exposing night shift workers to circadian-informed lighting may significantly improve their sleep quality and reduce human error on the job. A team of researchers led
Circadian-Informed Lighting Enhances Performance and Sleep More
A growing body of research highlights the severe health risks linked to precarious employment. Two recent studies by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) in Ontario emphasize the heightened
Precarious Work Increases Risk of Workplace Injury More
Occupational noise exposure has long been associated with hearing loss. Still, new research suggests it could have even more severe health consequences. A recent study presented at the American College
Chronic Workplace Noise Raises High Blood Pressure Risk More
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed restructuring its regional operations. The restructuring includes creating a new region in Birmingham, Alabama. This move aims
OSHA Completes Restructure of Regional Operations More
