1+ week, 4+ day ago   (133+ words) Chapel Hill, NC — Researchers are working on developing a practical handbook intended to help employers design and implement effective workplace traffic safety programs, and they want input from organizations and government agencies. The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (114+ words) As part of our most recent State of Safety survey, we asked readers to give their advice for new safety and health professionals. We shared some of the responses when we published the survey results last year and regretted that…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (793+ words) Tips for building support What if safety professionals could help create buildings, equipment or work processes with the fewest possible hazards? Think no confined spaces, the quietest machines, ergonomic workstations, or roofs with permanent guardrails or tie-off points built in....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (230+ words) “Discover your passion – safety is a vast field full of possibilities.” That’s just one example of the advice that Safety+Health readers have for people who are getting their start in the occupational safety and health profession. In one of…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (309+ words) When I was a kid, my dad was larger than life. He was an athlete who loved hunting, fishing, softball and golf. Proud of his service in the military. Hard-working. Never backed down from “getting things done.” Most importantly, he…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (99+ words) Today’s workforces are made up of employees of all ages. And, according to NIOSH, “an age-friendly workplace benefits all workers.” Older workers often have institutional knowledge, which can be a huge benefit to employers. They have the experience needed to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (265+ words) Workplace violence is no longer a risk confined to a handful of industries. From health care and education to utilities, local government, retail and field services, organizations across the United States are facing new challenges in protecting workers who operate…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (234+ words) Baltimore — Fleet managers and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration can help improve road safety by following practices of “high performers” and using available tools to assess safety performance, according to a recent report. The report was authored by the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (265+ words) Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 7 out of 10 desk workers recently surveyed say they’re experiencing digital eyestrain and other visual discomfort related to increased screen time. Conducted by market research company Workplace Intelligence, the survey involved 800 human resource/employee benefit leaders…...