Recent findings suggest that there’s an elevated exposure risk for electronics waste recycling workers. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found alarming levels of mercury contamination at […]
Elevated Exposure Risk for Electronics Waste Recycling Workers More
The construction industry is changing, and one of the most notable shifts is the growing presence of Hispanic workers. From 2011 to 2023, the proportion of Hispanic construction workers nearly
Report Finds Surging Fatalities Among Hispanic Construction Workers More
Ladder-related serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) have decreased by 21% over the past five years, according to the latest Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey from the American Ladder Institute
Survey Finds Decline in Ladder-Related Serious Injuries and Fatalities More
The National Safety Council (NSC) has released its 2023-2024 MSD Solutions Index, an annual survey developed by the MSD Solutions Lab. This detailed assessment evaluates how organizations are tackling the
NSC Releases 2023-2024 MSD Solutions Index More
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
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
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
