Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Better Ways to Improve Worker Health and Safety in Small to Midsize Businesses

What role can tax incentives, subsidies and grant programs can play in a business?

OSHA Recognizes CT Power Generation Facility with ‘Star’ Status Again

The location was first recognized for its work in employee health and safety in 2004.

TX Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

Texas Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

OSHA cited the construction company for a lack of a trench protective system, among other violations.

Trench Collapse Leads to Death of Worker in Dallas Suburb, Contractor Faces $165K in Proposed Penalties

OSHA said the contractor lacked a trench protection system.

Episode 182

Top Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace in 2023

Happy New Year! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ways to prioritize health at work in 2023.

Working Effectively with Your Trickiest Colleague: Jack Frost

Here’s how to work safely in cold weather.

Top Five OH&S SafetyPod Episodes from 2022

OH&S has released over 60 episodes of the podcast this year. Here are the episodes you won’t want to miss.

A Look Back: Three OH&S Articles from 2022

Not sure what to read on our website? Take a look at these articles from this year.

Almost One in Five Surveyed Workers Rate Their Mental Health as “Fair” or “Poor”

A survey from Gallup also revealed that mental health affected more surveyed females than males.

A Look at OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Let’s look at how employers can end up in the program and how they can be removed from it.

Keeping Workers with Demanding Schedules Safe and Healthy

Working extended or irregular shifts can lead to problems for workers, but there are ways employers can make their jobs safer.

Legionella Sampling: What's Your Sampling Strategy?

Let's look at the background of the sampling process.

A Glance at Safety Bills Proposed, Passed in 2022

What steps are governments taking to protect workers?

Protecting Workers from Trench Collapses

More than 370 workers lost their lives to trench-related incidents from 2003 to 2017.

The Most Common Injuries in Construction, and The Potential for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Between 2003 and 2010, 2,210 construction workers died due to a traumatic brain injury.

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Unlocking the Power of Leadership: Driving Occupational Safety and Health Excellence

Leadership plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, fostering trust, motivation and emotional intelligence as well as addressing toxic behaviors to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Read Now
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Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper use and maintenance of die safety blocks are essential for preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of workers in manufacturing environments. Read Now
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Growing Trends for Lone Worker Safety This Summer

Here are the latest trends to look out for this summer regarding lone worker safety. Read Now
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What Is Occupational PTSD 3 Things Employers Need to Know

With occupational PTSD still in need of more visibility, employers must know that it can easily apply to some workers. Read Now
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OSHA Identifies Waste Management Companies Exposed Workers to Multiple Safety Violations

Whitewater, Wisconsin-based John’s Disposal Service Inc. and John’s Recycling Inc. were fined $367,401 in proposed penalties. Read Now
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Wikoff Color Corp. Fined for Safety Violations Leading to Employee Burn Injuries

The company initially faced $183,207 in proposed penalties for its 12 serious violations. Read Now
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Artificial Intelligence

Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
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.
Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training
Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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