The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the highest total worker fatalities since 2008, with leading causes of deaths being motor vehicle accidents, falls, and drug overdoses.
What does OSHA say now about online training, and where may it be headed?
Episode 4
For this episode of OH&S SafetyPod, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Sean Stinson, the Vice President of Sales & Product Management at Blackline Safety, to answer some questions about new technology advancements in the safety industry.
Statistics show that drivers are 20 percent more likely to be involved in an accident at this time of the year. So, with this in mind, we’ve put together this actionable list of festive period travel tips for employees.
The holiday season always sees a high number of traffic accident fatalities, but the National Safety Council reminds us that seatbelts could save about 245 lives this year.
OSHA’s recently updated amputation program focuses on agency inspections and amputation hazards in manufacturing, and it hasn’t been updated since 2015.
Given rising evidence on vaping products, experts say banning them altogether might not fix the problem. It could drive teens to the black market and send adult smokers back to cigarettes.
J&J Snackfoods and OSHA agree on safety and health improvements at the company’s eight facilities after repeated inspection fines.
In an industry where suicide rates are high, construction companies need to address mental health as part of their company culture and company safety programs. Here’s one company that’s doing it right.
What if we could find a perfect balance between human labor and robotic technology? Exoskeletons are both increasing labor productivity while protecting worker safety. Here are some expectations for the future of exoskeleton technology.