The 73-year-old worker sustained fatal injuries.
The railway company must pay a worker who was disciplined for taking doctor-ordered leave.
The agency is celebrating Sept. 5 as a national health awareness day focused on increasing workers’ knowledge of respiratory protection with outreach that includes Pinterest-ready infographics, tweets throughout the day, and a twitter chat with NIOSH N95 respirator experts.
It is the largest fine in the history of the California PUC.
The settlement is approximately $1.1 billion, which includes legal fees and is subject to approval by a U.S. district judge in New Orleans.
Project HOPE, MAP International, and Direct Relief International will distribute almost a million donated respirators in West African countries.
The Sept. 16 forum at the San Diego conference will feature experts from Scott Safety, Draeger, and Sellstrom/RTC Fall Protection.
An inquest determined that two people died in a house fire started by cigarettes that didn't meet European Union safety standards.
Research proves that positive reinforcement generates consistent and continuous behavior change.
Back injuries are one of the leading workers' compensation claims. Repetitive motion injuries account for hundreds of thousands of lost workdays every year.
More than 970 exhibitors and approximately 14,000 attendees will participate in this year's National Safety Council Congress & Expo this month.
Every wellness program should be designed and measured to produce a return on investment.
Failure to respond poses the real threat to SCA survival.
Employers should review the hazards associated with each job task in order to determine the level of safety training provided.
Ensure that employees understand the systems and procedures that are in place, and continue to take their feedback.
Health care-associated infections still plague hospitals across the country. Properly protecting against and preventing them is the key to lowering the annual number of illnesses and deaths.
Enacting a clear drug testing policy to eliminate workplace substance abuse is an important step toward maintaining a safe work environment.
Industrial vacuum cleaners or wet/dry vacuums can help to prevent the development of dust clouds or electrical sparks that can be generated by compressed air systems.
Among the ACA's many changes, new career opportunities in occupational health are emerging.
A larger selection of brands usually means a larger selection of comfort technologies, and a larger selection of styles usually means more satisfied workers.