OSHA recently extended its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor workplace heat-related hazards to 04.08.26. Employers should take this opportunity to review and update their workplace ...

Equipment hazards can lead to exposure to burns or shocks, and can be caused by poorly maintained equipment (e.g., autoclaves, warming cabinets, defibrillators) or improperly trained staff, according ...

Cutting and welding tasks are performed either on a routine or infrequent basis in all industrial and commercial environments by maintenance personnel or contractors during the fabrication process, ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated its National Emphasis Program on heat hazards that targets 55 high-risk industries, including sawmills ...

The introduction to OSHA's new Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) white paper stresses that the agency "believes that injury and illness prevention programs provide the foundation for ...

While OSHA has not yet finalized its pending heat regulation, the agency has signaled that targeting heat-related hazards will nonetheless remain an enforcement priority. On April 10, 2026, OSHA ...

There is not a one size fits all solution when it comes to managing chemical hazards, according to PepsiCo. Alex Mendes, vice president of global food safety and microbiology at PepsiCo, spoke ...

Aug. 31 (UPI) --Older adults who work with occupational therapists to remove tripping "hazards" from their homes can reduce their risk for serious injuries from falls, a study published Tuesday by ...

LANSING, Mich. — With heat indexes reaching 100 degrees in the coming days, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or MIOSHA, reminded individuals of its heat illness program. The ...

A lot of attention has focused recently on getting lead out of water pipes, but a notorious source of the poisonous metal remains lead paint in homes. Lead-based paint was banned for use in housing in ...