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Flu Season is Here, and It’s Off to a Strange Start

The latest CDC data shows that flu season is in full swing, and about half the country has high or moderate flu activity.

OH&S SafetyPod: Counting Down the Top Three Safety Trends of 2019

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OH&S SafetyPod: Counting Down the Top Three Safety Trends of 2019

Follow along as OH&S editors Sydny Shepard and Amanda Smiley discuss the top three safety trends of 2019 sponsored by Avery Industrial.

Asbestos Initiative Gaining Traction in Canada

Asbestos Initiative Gaining Traction in Canada

Quebec health officials are concerned concerned about plans for asbestos residue repurposing efforts, saying it should be banned. But one town meeting on the topic with 150 people shows that not everyone agrees.



Let’s Talk Ice Safety: Ponds and Lakes

Be careful out there. Your life may depend on it.

OSHA Inspections: Are You Prepared?

Given that OSHA rarely conducts an inspection that doesn't result in at least one violation cited, employers must be prepared should a compliance officer knock at the door. Read on to learn what steps you can take to ensure ongoing OSHA compliance.

A Top Holiday Hazard: Your Christmas Tree

A Top Holiday Hazard: Your Christmas Tree

It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit and excitement—but let’s not forget the risks that come with decorations, house lights, Christmas trees, and winter weather.

How to Use Ergonomics in the Workplace for Maximum Health Benefits

Most of us tend to position ourselves in a way that makes us feel most comfortable because what feels best must be best, right? Well, this is not true—failing to take ergonomic precautions when it comes to sitting for a long period of time can result in several musculoskeletal disorders and seriously impact our health.

Nonprofits Receive Grants from Michigan OSHA for Safety Training

The state of Michigan is setting a high bar for ensuring safety training—a recent award of $870,000 supporting worker safety and health is going to over 20 nonprofit organizations.

OSHA Sees a Significant Increase in Enforcement and Compliance Checks in 2019

The statistics for the 2019 year show that there has been a notable increase in the number of OSHA inspections and a record number of compliance assistance for keeping workers safe.

How Gen Z Will Lead Workers’ Safety in Technology

How Gen Z Will Lead Workers’ Safety in Technology

Many individuals from Gen Z will soon enter the workforce if they haven't already. They could be some of the most self-aware and risk-conscious members of the workforce.

US Countertop Workers Falling Ill from Silica Dust

US Countertop Workers Falling Sick from Silica Dust

More and more cases of countertop workers getting sick indicates the hazards are cutting Silestone, a material made of quartz that releases dangerous silica.

The Labor Department Rejects Proposal That Jeopardizes Teen Workers

Just last month, the U.S. Labor Department abandoned a controversial rule to roll back policy that protected youth workers from operating dangerous machinery. Now, many workers and patients are relieved.

Seventeen Employees File a Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Over Workplace Violence

Seventeen Employees File a Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Over Workplace Violence

Chicago workers accuse McDonald’s of not protecting or fostering their safety in the workplace after hundreds of violent, onsite cases. The company is now facing an expensive court case.

OSHA Provides Holiday Season Employment Information

For many companies, the holidays are a make-or-break time period for profitability. Employers could use some reminders on full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, especially over the holiday season.

Three Injured in Plant Explosion in Port Neches, Texas

A chemical plant exploded early Wednesday last week, leaving a blazing fire, city-wide damage, and at least three employees injured.

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