Workplace Health
Workplace health is commonly impacted by repetitive motions, chemicals, stress, ventilation, drugs and many other challenges. Browse helpful information on these topics and more.
A Discussion of Legal Marijuana and Workplace Safety
At the ASSP Safety 2019 conference, a panel discussed legal marijuana and workplace safety. Widespread marijuana and CBD legalization in…
Working Safer in a Drug-Free Workplace
Employees and employers both share the same views when it comes to operating in a drug-free environment: keep drug abuse…
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…
A Worker is Hurt. What Next?
When your worker is injured on the job, the steps his or her supervisor takes can affect the health of…
When Noise Levels are Excessive in the Workplace
Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most universal occupational health problems in the industry. Learn how to effectively…
The Silica Standard for the General and Maritime Industries
Some say OSHA enforcement has trailed off. But with over 116 silica violations in just six short months, it doesn’t…
Top 10 Disabling Workplace Injuries Cost Employers $51 Billion Annually
Severe but non-fatal workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses $61.88 billion per year in direct workers’ compensation costs. The 10 most…
Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome in the Workplace
A recent article in the Health and Safety Report of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health addresses a…
Importance of Hard Hat Stickers in the Mining Industry
Hard hat stickers are incentives that help workers think about their health and safety when working in the coal and…
Study Shows Workplace Deaths Rising Among Older Workers
A study conducted by the Associated Press shows older people are dying on the job at a higher rate than…
