To avoid the contentious debate of what an individual human life is truly worth, government agencies use the “Value of a Statistical Life.”

With record setting high temperatures globally, and heat hazards continually flamed by the media, all work locations must be prepared for heat concerns among their workforce. 

It may be tempting for HR pros to use AI assistance to resolve the more complex accommodation requests of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The information in this article demonstrates that risk assessment for pregnant worker concerns has been known globally for decades, even more than a century ago within the U.S.

Together with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings on Oct. 27, 2021.

As we move into 2022, here’s a look back at some of the top stories of 2021. While many began experiencing “Covid fatigue” in the news, many of our top stories featured news about the pandemic.

Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing.

There are increased unintentional injuries and fatalities during the summer months, and according to the most recent data available, more than 4,100 preventable workplace deaths and 4 million injuries occurred in 2020.

A Q & A with ISHN’s CE Center development manager, in which she explains how to earn free CEU credits and what that means for our readers.

Historically high temperatures are breaking records and exposing millions of people to the serious dangers of heat in the workplace

The risk of heat-related injury and illness increases every summer. Learn everything you need to know to combat it.

Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.

Workers who wear high-visibility apparel must be both visible and comfortable in high temperatures.

It is vital to understand the essential cleaning procedures and proper PPE protocols for maintaining a pristine cleanroom environment.

EHS and safety professionals are encouraged to share their experiences with buying PPE and managing PPE use.

Thorough training can ensure workers are using the right harness for them in terms of equipment and fit.

All new stock features a C0 hydrofluorocarbon-free, fluorine-free and PFAS-free finish.

Almost 70% of safety pros work for corporations with deep pockets, revenues in the billions, resources that run wide and deep, with often large EHS staffs.

When it comes to managing the risk associated with employee safety, the risk manager usually looks to the safety department to address that area.

Investing in the mental and emotional well-being of employees is not just a compassionate approach but a strategic imperative for any organization.

Safety debates surrounding hiking risks run parallel to opinions on workplace safety.

Attribution refers to the cognitive process that people use to find reason for either their own behavior or that of others.

We need to abandon the popular misconceptions that compromise the effectiveness of HazCom training programs.

This fall’s SafetyFOCUS immersive education experience from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will help occupational safety and health professionals advance their careers and keep workers safe in all industries. But there’s only one week left to secure a discounted rate because early bird registration ends Thursday, Aug. 25.

ASSP recently published the third edition of the “Safety Professionals Handbook,” its flagship book that helps safety professionals expand their knowledge, advance their careers and improve safety at work.

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

In this article, we'll guide you through the importance of accurately calculating fall distance and maintaining necessary clearance to avoid injuries.

While the presence of risk is unavoidable, it’s how your business addresses hazards that really makes a difference. 

Although it seems to make perfect, intuitive sense that people would get hurt when they are doing the most dangerous things, that isn’t what actually happens to more than 95 percent of us. So, what does this mean in terms of the old risk assessment matrix?

Invited to do a workshop for a very large international corporation, I went out to a dinner where I sat next to the “grand poohbah” vice president in charge of all things quality and safety. He leaned over to me and said:

CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will host a special virtual event on Thursday, Nov. 18 with NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, and other national experts from labor and medicine on the mental health of the nation’s critical health workforce.

Securing employees' physical safety is a top priority for employers in the construction industry. But what about psychological safety? Keeping your employees’ minds in a safe, healthy space is essential, but, unfortunately, mental health care in the construction industry is falling short.

Do your employees truly know what to look for and can they recognize the hazards and risks associated with their tasks? Is it psychologically safe to openly recognize hazards and risks and choose safe actions within the culture? 

The revised standard strengthens requirements for incident reporting and analysis, and includes modifications that address today’s vehicles, technologies and operating environments.

Research reveals there is actually significant confusion and over-simplification in the differences (and similarities) between hardhats and helmets.

Non-FR/AR rainwear can ignite and melt when exposed to flames or electrical arcs, exacerbating injuries.

The guide provides a structure by which employers can assess, plan, and implement strategies and practices that support mine worker mental health and address harmful opioid use.  

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.

The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in workplace safety.

Clean label and better-for-you trends have elevated tea ingredients as beverage-makers look to deliver these attributes to consumers.

Experts note that beverage-makers are interested in using CBD, THC and/or hemp ingredients in product formulations. 

Given the popularity of the tea market, suppliers note that ingredients are just as much in demand as the natural, functional benefits that resonate with consumers.

Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry allow beverage-makers to appeal to consumer nostalgia.

This white paper includes data-driven insights, and actionable tips to enhance your business' shipping operations.

With the price of Oktoberfest brews higher than other beers, Oktoberfest beers, festivities bring big sales opportunities that many operators can capitalize on.

From an operations perspective, constant change syndrome has impacted how asset utilization is fulfilled in warehouses today, with engineers striving to keep the percentage high.

As the pumpkin spice market is primarily driven by changing consumer preferences toward new and unique flavors, beverage-makers are developing pumpkin spice flavor concentrates, syrups and powders for customization into an array of beverages.

Colgate Optic White and the McBride Sisters Collection introduced the McBride Sisters Collection x Colgate Optic White Limited-Edition Set, designed to help everyone “Live Life to the Brightest” this red wine season. 

As consumers are spending less on discretionary items and more on essentials, experts note that mass merchandisers are capitalizing on value, variety and services.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses a significant issue facing the future of foodservice: attracting, developing and retaining an engaged frontline workforce.