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Should Safety Pros Address Workplace Mental Health Issues?
In a 2018 poll, Safety+Health magazine asked, “Should mental health in the workplace be part of the safety pro’s responsibility?”…
California Updates Workplace Lactation Room Rules
The US Department of Health and Human Services, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization all recommend…
2017 Workplace Fatalities Drop. Falls Hit New High
There were a total of 5,147 workplace fatalities recorded in the United States in 2017, down slightly from the 5,190…
Top 10 Workplace Safety Articles of 2018
These 10 occupational health and safety articles from our Connection newsletters generated a lot of interest in 2018. We do…
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Decline in 2017
Private industry employers reported nearly 45,800 fewer nonfatal workplace injury and illness cases in 2017 compared to a year earlier,…
OSHA Crane Operator Rule Updates
OSHA issued a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators. Under the final rule, employers are required to…
Sensors, Virtual Reality Among Top OHS Technology Trends
Connected “smart” devices have changed the way people live, and now connectivity between workers and work spaces is a top…
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2018
The top 10 OSHA violations of the year were announced at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo. The list,…
Easy-to-Use Custom NFPA Diamond Template and Resources
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), in section 704 of the National Fire Code, specifies a system for identifying hazards…
Proposed New OSHA Privacy Rule – What You Need to Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a new OSHA privacy rule to help protect workers’ identities. However, this…