Washington — Aiming to help protect workers and volunteers before, during and after hurricanes or floods, NIOSH has published an updated guidance document featuring key resources and messaging.
Washington — A recent survey of U.S. drivers found that 96% admitted they’ve been aggressive behind the wheel within the past year.
Pedestrians and cyclists should pay close attention on crosswalks near where vehicles exit roundabouts, transportation researchers in the Upper Midwest say.
International Safety Equipment Association experts Cam Mackey and Andrew Funk join us to discuss hand protection. We also review content from the October issue of Safety+Health.
Washington — Spurred by the death of a rail worker in Massachusetts, the National Transportation Safety Board is again calling on railroads to equip roadway maintenance machines with collision-avoidance technology.
Washington — Leading House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans are calling on the Government Accountability Office to review hearing loss causes in the longshoring industry, saying many employers believe they’re compensating workers for cases that aren’t work-related.
Washington — The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has encountered several challenges when it comes to enforcing child labor laws, the DOL Office of Inspector General concludes in a recent audit.
SDS on Demand software enables rapid Safety Data Sheet authoring at any scale while maintaining full compliance.
Washington — Independent owner-operator truckers must participate in Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing programs but aren’t required to complete supervisor reasonable suspicion training because “they do not supervise anyone,” the agency says.
Houston — A new research initiative from the University of Houston and Underwriters Laboratories is set to examine potential toxic emissions from small-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing.