International Safety


Canada Honors Workers

Canada Remembers Fallen and Injured Workers on National Day of Mourning

A national moment of silence will spotlight the urgent need to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

Alchemy reveals record sales through its global refurbished tech trading platform, Callisto.

Alchemy Reveals Record Sales Through Its Global Refurbished Tech Trading Platform, Callisto.

Callisto connects 3,000+ wholesale buyers and sellers with dynamic pricing and interactive offers.

Work-Related Incidents Claimed 135 Workers’ Lives from 2022 to 2023 in Great Britain, Provisional Data Shows

The fatal injury rate per 100,000 workers from April 2022 to March 2023 was 0.41.

Gallup Report Finds More Workers in U.S., Canada, East Asia Experienced Stress Than Other Regions’ Workers

Gallup Report Finds More Workers in U.S., Canada, East Asia Experienced Stress Than Other Regions’ Workers

About one in two respondents in these two regions reported experiencing stress “a lot of the day yesterday.”

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

Although the status of COVID-19 has changed, the World Health Organization Director-General said it “does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.”

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A Look at National Ladder Safety Month 2023

Wondering what to do for National Ladder Safety Month in March? Take a look at this year’s themes and webinars.

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China Coal Mine Collapse Leaves 2 Dead, 53 Missing

The collapse occurred on February 22 around 7 p.m. local time.

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Could a Four-Day Workweek Impact Workers’ Health? A New Report Offers Insight

Employees who participated in the trial reported decreased stress, fatigue and levels of burnout and increased physical and mental health.



ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2023 Professional Development Conference and Exposition

ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2023 Professional Development Conference and Exposition

Safety 2023 will take place in San Antonio from June 5 to June 7, 2023.

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

Correct storage and labeling can help make your worksite safer.

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.

New Generation of Signal Towers are Brighter and Simpler to Order and Maintain

New Generation of Signal Towers are Brighter and Simpler to Order and Maintain

In some environments, signal tower lights are vital in keeping workers safe.

ILO Adds Category to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

ILO Adds Category to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The new category focuses on occupational safety and health.

Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

The person responsible for fire safety must recognize their role in mitigating fire risks.

Nine Mine Workers Found Dead After Explosion in China

Nine Mine Workers Found Dead After Explosion in China

A Jan. 10 gold mine explosion killed 10 workers, while one is still missing.

CDC Announces New Coronavirus Testing Rule for Air Travel

CDC Announces New Coronavirus Testing Rule for Air Travel

Starting Jan. 26, all incoming United States passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 test.

Alberta, Canada Law Alters Occupational Health and Safety Act

Alberta, Canada Law Alters Occupational Health and Safety Act

The Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act was approved by parliament on December 9, 2020.

Ontario Government Funds Safety Measures for Forestry Jobs

Ontario Government Funds Safety Measures for Forestry Jobs

Forestry businesses, which were declared essential in Canada, will receive support from the Ontario government to aid in workplace safety.

OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global Standards

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OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Safety PPE Questions—Answered: Global Standards

Interested in how to create an effective FR/AR program that works globally? Tune in as Editor Sydny Shepard talks with Paul Castelli, Westex's International Sales Director, about standards and certifications that transcend location.

Has the Pandemic Added a Sixth Step to Traditional Construction Protective Wear?

PPE has and will always be an absolute must for keeping workers in construction safe, but the pandemic is bringing new challenges to the industry every week.

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