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ASSP Now Offers Limited-Time Reduced Rates for Safety 2024

ASSP Now Offers Limited-Time Reduced Rates for Safety 2024

Tickets for the annual event are now available ahead of the price increase on June 13, 2024.

FMCSA Announces $480 Million in Grants to Prevent Injuries Involving Commercial Motor Vehicles

FMCSA Announces $480 Million in Grants to Prevent Injuries Involving Commercial Motor Vehicles

The agency has allocated $480 million to improve commercial vehicle safety and reduce roadway fatalities.

NSC Highlights Key Workplace Safety Issues Throughout National Safety Month

NSC Highlights Key Workplace Safety Issues Throughout National Safety Month

This year’s observance includes safety engagement, roadway safety, risk reduction, and slips, trips, and falls.



Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools

Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools

When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.

The Rise of Technology to Enhance Workplace Safety in Construction

The Rise of Technology to Enhance Workplace Safety in Construction

A range of promising technologies ranging from wearable technology to helmet-based safety measures are now being introduced to boost construction worker safety.

54 Years of Misinformation: Squat Lifting is Still Not Safer Than Stoop Lifting

54 Years of Misinformation: Squat Lifting is Still Not Safer Than Stoop Lifting

Recent research shows that neither squat lifting nor stoop lifting techniques are safer, emphasizing the role of lift frequency, object weight, lift height, and individual capability to reduce injury risk.

Cognitive Bias in OHS Investigation: The Biasing Power of Source Identity

Cognitive Bias in OHS Investigation: The Biasing Power of Source Identity

The influence of an information source's identity can significantly bias occupational health and safety investigators' judgments.

Washington L&I Fines Asbestos Removal Company $800,000 for Safety Violations

Washington L&I Fines Asbestos Removal Company $800,000 for Safety Violations

The agency found that Seattle Asbestos of Washington exposed workers and homeowners to significant hazards.

OSHA Reopens

OSHA Reopens Beat the Heat Photo Contest to Raise Awareness of Heat Hazards

The deadline to submit materials for consideration is July 19, 2024.

What OHS Officers Need to Know About Digitizing Emergency Management

What OHS Officers Need to Know About Digitizing Emergency Management

Digital emergency management systems are transforming safety drills and evacuations by providing accurate, real-time data and improving efficiency.

MSHA Finds 247 Violations During April 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 247 Violations During April 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 15 mines, accounting for 67 significant and substantial violations, in April 2024.

AIHA Connect 2024 Concentrates on Comprehensive Education

AIHA Connect 2024 Concentrates on Comprehensive Education

Last week’s AIHA Connect 2024 provided attendees with key knowledge and skills to advance their work in industrial hygiene and workplace safety.

AIHA Connect 2024 Closing Session Inspires Innovation Through Neuroscience

AIHA Connect 2024 Closing Session Inspires Innovation Through Neuroscience

Dr. Helena Boschi closed the annual event with insights on enhancing cognitive agility and creative thinking.

AIHA Will Bring AIHA Connect 2025 to Kansas City, Missouri

AIHA Will Bring AIHA Connect 2025 to Kansas City, Missouri

The annual event, formerly AIHce EXP, will next occur from May 19-21, 2025.

Ergonomics in the Office: Tips for a Healthier and More Comfortable Workstation

Ergonomics in the Office: Tips for a Healthier and More Comfortable Workstation

Optimizing workstation ergonomics can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and promote a more comfortable work environment.

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