A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, with investigators citing crushed-by hazards linked to wood chipper operations.
OSHA stresses that sanitary restrooms are critical workplace safety infrastructure and a regulatory obligation — a message reinforced by Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, which shows restroom conditions directly impact health, compliance, and public trust.
Observed September 8–12, 2025, Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights the industry’s urgent mental health crisis while promoting peer support, awareness, and life-saving resources for workers.
From incident trends to employee feedback, continuous evaluation keeps chemical safety programs effective, compliant, and central to workplace culture.
The latest OH&S SafetyPod episode features Messe Düsseldorf’s Lars Wismer discussing the upcoming Nov. 4-7 A+A 2025 trade fair and congress, which will showcase global safety innovations, live demonstrations, and educational sessions for workplace safety professionals.
Employees, community members, and safety leaders gathered over Labor Day to honor St. Louis Cold Drawn’s commitment to prevention, innovation, and a culture of workplace safety.
A new memorandum of understanding aligns credentials between the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, creating greater opportunities for career advancement and international recognition.
The annual Occupational Health & Safety Product Awards recognize 30 products won across 31 award categories for their groundbreaking solutions that enhance workplace health, safety, and efficiency.
Workplace experts say engaging workers as mentors, safety leads and decision-makers fosters accountability and a stronger culture of safety.
A three-year partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America will address transportation hazards, battery risks, and other workplace safety challenges.
Regular testing and documentation of emergency lighting isn’t just best practice—it’s a legal requirement that protects lives, ensures compliance, and helps facilities avoid costly fines and liabilities.
A new joint report finds billions of workers face serious health and productivity threats from climate-driven heat stress, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations.
MSHA funding will support education on powered haulage, emergency response, dust hazards, and other critical safety issues, with applications due Sept. 19.
Assembly Bill 96 directs Clark and Washoe counties to add cooling spaces, water access, and shade strategies to local master plans by 2026 to combat extreme heat.
A recent OH&S webinar explored why psychological safety remains misunderstood in industries like construction, manufacturing, and mining—and how building trust and communication can prevent hazards.
Women in construction and facility safety are reshaping workplace health by driving Total Worker Health™ forward through inclusive PPE, ergonomic solutions, psychosocial protections, and leadership advocacy.
Agency issues safety alert urging operators to check dams and impoundments following major storms.