Washington — A new video from OSHA describes how to use the agency’s new Severe Injury Report data dashboard.

Washington — Worker safety agencies took time on Wednesday to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Washington — Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Gaithersburg, MD — Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Colorado Boulder are partnering to test whether a new breath-test strategy can reliably detect recent cannabis use.

Washington — NIOSH has published a draft of a hazard review document on wildfire smoke exposure among outdoor workers – and is asking for comment.

Washington — The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 requires pesticide manufacturers to translate safety and health information on product labels into Spanish. New and updated resources from the Environmental Protection Agency are intended to help.

Washington — OSHA has finalized changes that restructure the agency’s regional operations – and create a new region.

Washington — NIOSH has established a center to “better protect firefighters and be able to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster” through research and service.

Washington — New videos from OSHA feature safe practices for workers tasked with cleaning up after a flood or using a portable generator.

Washington — In an effort to help protect workers from wildfire smoke, the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Forest Service have updated their AirNow Fire and Smoke Map mobile app.

Denver — Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming make up the Denver Region.

Washington — NIOSH has announced winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

Washington — Employers can help prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses indoors by ensuring proper workplace ventilation and limiting the use of small, shared spaces, the Environmental Protection Agency says.

Who is responsible for lockout/tagout within a facility?

When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard LOTO procedures?

Atlanta — Emissions from 3D printers may contain fine and ultrafine particles that can damage airway cells and negatively affect respiratory health, result of a recent study show.

Washington — More than 4 out of 5 workers are willing to try safety technologies, a new research report from the Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council shows.

DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

Falls Church, VA — The American Industrial Hygiene Association has unveiled a beta version of its new heat stress mobile app and is asking employers and outdoor workers to evaluate it.

Columbus, OH — Moisture and mold go together – even in space – so it’s important to control dust and humidity in space stations to protect astronauts, researchers say.

Bilbao, Spain — A new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work suggests practical measures – such as changes in work environment, hours and patterns, as well as tasks and equipment – that employers can implement to help and retain workers after mental health-related absences.

Toronto — Workers with “precarious” jobs – which can include temporary contracts, part-time hours, irregular schedules and low wages – face an elevated risk of a work-related injury and illness, results of two recent studies out of Canada show.

Melbourne, Australia — Employers incorporating collaborative robots in their workplace can ease the transition for employees by taking three key steps, Australian researchers say.

Denver — Nearly half of young small-business owners – and 3 out of 10 overall – regret not emphasizing worker safety when they started their business, results of a recent survey show.

How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment?

What is the minimum flow rate for emergency safety shower and eye/facewash equipment?

How can a facility plan ahead for extreme weather events to keep its safety showers and eyewash stations supplied and functional?

Pelican 9480 (left) and 9490 (right) Remote Area Lighting Systems are self-contained with a quick-release rechargeable and swappable power supply.

The GAU-HB-400W-LED-SS fixture produces 52,000 lumens of high-intensity light while drawing 400 watts from a 120-volt electrical system.

The NSR-2522RM Rechargeable Magnetic Dual-Light Flashlight is ideal for workers who need a reliable hands-free lighting solution.

The PIXA 3R is a rugged, rechargeable headlamp suitable for frequent use.

The HALD-24-1X100LED Hazardous Area LED Light Fixture is designed to provide operators with a powerful and energy-efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location luminaires.

The SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower Luminaire provides five full years of maintenance-free performance.

Many businesses aren’t aware that it’s illegal to throw fluorescent lamps into a garbage can or dumpster.

The 72,000-lumen Vigilant High Output High Bay fixture is designed to deliver optimum illumination at mounting heights above 60 feet.

Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear fixtures feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty.

The Strion Switchblade is a compact and powerful 500-lumen area light with a double-sided light bar that rotates 180 degrees to offer three lighting modes: area lighting, color matching and ultraviolet lighting.

The Waypoint 300 is a rechargeable high-lumen pistol-grip spotlight with enhanced down-range lighting capability. Featuring 270,000 candela, a 1,039-meter beam distance and 1,000 lumens on high, the spotlight’s powerful long-range targeting beam is portable and runs for 3.75 to 87 hours on high, medium and low, respectively.

The Air-Light EX explosion-proof DC-powered LED area light comes equipped with two light heads, which can move independently in any direction.

The newest member of the INTEGRITA series, the XPR-5584GMX Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Lantern generates 600 lumens and has a 13-hour runtime.

The Syclone Jr. work light can rotate a full 360 degrees and is compact enough to fit into tight spaces. Weighing just 2 ounces, the work light can brighten up to 210 lumens, can run for as long as 8½ hours and is rechargeable via a USB port.

The Vulcan Clutch has a swivel neck and a 340-degree rotating head to provide up to 1,700 lumens of multidirectional lighting. The lantern can attach to many surfaces with its clamping handle and has a flash mode to draw attention to hazards or mark entrances and exits.

The Waypoint 400 is an updated rechargeable, pistol-grip spotlight that offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultrabright white light with a beam distance of more than 3,700 feet.

While prevention is the best way to avoid fires in your workplace, knowing how to quickly and correctly respond in the event of a fire can save lives.

Having a fire hose available at a mine can be a lifesaver – but only a hose that is in good condition and in the right location.

According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one.

When it comes to fire safety on the job, everyone can play a role – not only by recognizing hazards but also by taking action to resolve them.

The National Fire Protection Association notes that portable fire extinguishers can “save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations.”

About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond?

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.