A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.
Washington labor officials remind businesses of safety requirements and restricted duties for minors.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association has begun looking for a new chief executive officer following an announcement that its current leader will step down this year.
Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, multi-hazard environments.
How workforce wellness, PPE fit and fatigue reduction are transforming safety programs from reactive protection into proactive performance strategies.
New research shows companies struggle with employee buy-in, comfort and proper fit for female workers.
Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.
Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.
State safety board fast-tracks an emergency rule to protect countertop fabrication workers from incurable lung disease.
Active work zones remain highly dangerous as safety teams deploy drone imagery, digital navigation alerts and wearable PPE strobes to protect crews.
A safety organization funds projects using artificial intelligence, wearable sensors and robotics to reduce common worker injuries.
Aluminum framing adapts to the automation era as factory operators use layout software to protect human workers and flexible robotic cells.
Advocates voice deep concerns over sudden firings and layoffs at the federal agency reviewing mine safety disputes.
New research shows deferred recovery and worker burnout act as operational exposure risks that trigger preventable errors and near-misses.
The Nashville facility achieved over 412,000 consecutive hours without a lost-time or restricted-duty workplace injury or illness.
A Jacksonville-based facility will study how extreme heat affects outdoor workforces as federal regulators increase safety inspections.
A national safety organization warns that holiday travelers face an elevated risk of fatal motor vehicle crashes during the upcoming holiday weekend.
The annual conference and expo, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will bring together EHS professionals for sessions on AI, emerging safety technologies, leadership and operational resilience.
The annual safety conference in Anaheim will feature networking events, wellness activities and keynote sessions focused on leadership, resilience and workplace innovation.
The tool manufacturer partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to reach over 100,000 workers during Construction Safety Week.