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OSHA Reminds Employers to Summarize 2019 Work-Related Injuries Between Feb. 1 and Apr. 30

Injury and illness recordkeeping are important for every employer to stay compliant. Don’t miss the deadline.

Mental Health and First Responders: How Their Jobs Can Cause More than Just Stress

Mental Health and First Responders: How Their Jobs Can Cause More than Just Stress

Firefighters, police officers, and other first responders never know what a day on the job is going to look like. Many of these people deal with high levels of trauma, and their mental health record is taking a toll.

VPPPA Announces Charity Campaign

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) recently announced a charity campaign to raise awareness about mental health and mental health resources.



Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Many are calling the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ‘long overdue’—and it has advanced with bipartisan support to the House floor for a vote. Here’s what you need to know as employer or pregnant employee.

OSHA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020, but Data Shows Companies Often Skirt Their Large Penalties

On Jan. 15, OSHA raised its civil penalties by approximately 1.8 percent, which seems like a steep change. Still, though, new analysis shows that companies are using the abatement process to dramatically lessen their charges.

National Safety Council Introduces Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship

A $2,000 tuition award will go to a female student interested in pursuing EHS or a related field.

Purdue Nursing Faculty Speak Out About the Vaping Crisis

Purdue Nursing Faculty Speak Out About the Vaping Crisis

Nursing faculty from Purdue University in Indiana raised their own alert on vaping products last months after the CDC confirmed Indiana as the leading state for vape-related deaths.

Employees Exposed to Lead, Copper, and Other Hazards in a Manufacturing Facility

OSHA cited a Wisconsin manufacturer for exposing employees to high rates of lead and copper dust. The company is facing $171,628 in penalties.

Yes—Air Pollution Exists Inside Your Car, Too

Yes——Air Pollution Exists Inside Your Car, Too

Did you know that your biggest daily exposure to air pollutants comes while driving to work? A recent study from the University of California gives tips on how to best clean the air inside your car.

Alabama Contractor Cited After Teen Worker Dies

A 15-year-old worker suffered fatal injuries after a fall at a work site in Alabama. The company is facing $159,118 in penalty fines from OSHA.

NIOSH is Seeking Input on its New 10-year Plan for Motor Vehicle Safety

NIOSH is Seeking Input on its New 10-year Plan for Motor Vehicle Safety

Public comment has been requested on NIOSH’s 2020-2029 draft for motor vehicle safety. It aims to minimize work-related vehicle crashes as usual, but here are its new and different focuses.

Where are the Officers? OHS Officers Absent at Refinery Lockout

Where are the Officers? OHS Officers Absent at Canadian Refinery Lockout

Since the lockout at a Co-op refinery began on Dec. 5, the provincial labour ministry has not received any reports of injuries or dangerous occurrences. Yet, OHS officers have not visited the Regina refinery since the lockout began.

California Sees Rise in Worker Deaths in 2018 Stats

There has been a reported increase in worker deaths in the state of California according to most recent data from 2018.

After a Crane Collapsed in Charlottesville, Investigators Are Still Looking for the Cause

On Monday of this week, a crane partially collapsed in downtown Charlottesville and partially injured an employee. Investigators teamed with OSHA to figure out what happened.

Blue Light: What is it and How Does it Affect Us?

Do you ever think about what staring at screens does to our eyes all day? Harvard Health Publishing investigated blue light and its effects on our sleep and health.

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