A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.

The American Industrial Hygiene Association has begun looking for a new chief executive officer following an announcement that its current leader will step down this year.

Workplace safety officials are urging employers to brush up on child labor laws as younger employees enter the workforce. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries issued a reminder this ...

A new study examining workplace safety programs reveals that getting employees to properly wear protective equipment remains a significant hurdle for employers nationwide. The International Safety ...

Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.

A state workplace safety panel voted unanimously to begin the process of banning the fabrication and installation of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica. The ...

Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.

Beyond physical hazards, occupational health and safety must now address 'cognitive surrender'—the hidden erosion of human judgment in the age of AI.

The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in collaboration with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois Fire Service ...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) for 2022, revealing a 5.7 percent increase in fatal work injuries over the previous year. The ...

Like many elements of worker safety, protecting workers’ hearing requires balancing monitoring their environment, ensuring they have the right PPE, and still fostering their productivity. Fortunately, ...