Study Finds Walking over Lunch Can Improve Workers’ Overall Health
Don't encourage workers to work through their lunch breaks. According to a new study, workers who walk over lunch improved their mental and physical health.
Injuries Suffered in Assault at Work Camp Covered by Workers’ Compensation
A worker was staying at a camp provided by his
Utility Fined $75,000 for Letting Workers Use ATVs Without Certification
A Workplace Safety and Health investigation identified utility workers at
Company Penalized $30,000 for Depositing Mining Effluent into Lake
A company failed to notify an inspector of having deposited
Construction Company Fined $120,000 in Young Worker’s Death
A young worker at a high-rise student housing project was
MOL Didn’t Have to Disclose Recommendations in Investigation Report
An individual asked the MOL for access to the safety
Canada and US Agree to Continue Coordinating Implementation of GHS
OSHA and Health Canada will continue to work towards the implementation of a system allowing the use of one label and one SDS acceptable in both countries.
HAZARDS: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers from Radiation GalleryHAZARDS: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers from Radiation
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HAZARDS: Take 7 Steps to Protect Workers from Radiation
To protect workers from radiation from equipment such as lasers and radar, employers must implement certain safety measures.
41 Charged with Murder in Bangladesh Factory Building Collapse
The collapse of a building in Bangladesh that contained several clothing factories resulted in more than 1,100 deaths--and murder charges against 41 people.
Forklift Toolbox Talk Handout
Adapt this handout and give it to workers as part of a safety talk on ways they can endanger themselves while using forklifts and how to avoid doing so.
New Study Finds Employees Should Stand up to Hostile Bosses
A study found workers felt less like victims when they retaliated against bad bosses, experiencing less psychological distress and more job satisfaction.
Employer Violated Industry Standard by Not Using Engineered Solution
A worker at a well site was engaged in a
Constructor Fined $50,000 after Excavator Contacts Energized Power Line
A partnership operating as constructor was building a new highway.
Audit Your Workplace’s Paper Consumption in Two Steps
Reducing the amount of paper used in your workplace can help the environment and reduce your costs. To get started, conduct an audit of your paper usage.