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.
National Safety Council: 97 Percent of Workers Report Fatigue Factors
According to a new National Safety Council survey-based report, 43 percent of Americans say they do not get enough sleep…
New OSHA Guide Helps Small Businesses with Silica Rule for General Industry and Maritime
OSHA has released a Small Entity Compliance Guide for General Industry and Maritime to help small business employers comply with…
Four Essential Tips To Stay Safe While Working Outdoors
Workplace safety is a critical issue for every industry. However, for those who work in non-traditional settings such as in…
Why Are Safety Signs Important in the Workplace?
Let’s explore the early days of safety signs to discover their true impact One commonly cited OSHA statistic claims that…
NIOSH: Office Workers Most Likely to Rate Health as Poor
Are office workers less healthy than production workers? Results of a new NIOSH study may surprise you. Occupation, lack of…
5 Steps to Implementing a Workplace AED Program
More than 400 workplace fatalities each year are caused by cardiac arrest. Immediate CPR and use of an AED can…
FMCSA Warns: E-cigarettes and Commercial Vehicles are a Dangerous Combination
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Safety Advisory with information for owners and operators of commercial…
Flu Activity Increasing Across Country
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity in the United States is on the…
News and Notes
New CDC Web Page Focuses on Workplace Tobacco Smoke. A new CDC / NIOSH web page provides resources to…