Workplace Safety & Ergonomics

8+ hour, 9+ min ago   (190+ words) Authorities step up safety checks at construction sites ahead of Chuseok holiday to prevent industrial accidents Gwanak-gu conducted a joint safety inspection of construction sites Monday with the Seoul Gwanak Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor ahead of…...

8+ hour, 28+ min ago   (507+ words) The five deaths were recorded among 17 people admitted to the hospital during the month, according to Kwekwe City Council Environmental Health Officer Muvango Zvichauya, who said the disease was particularly affecting people aged between 25 and 54 years. Zvichauya said artisanal and…...

11+ hour, 6+ min ago   (192+ words) A research project aiming to develop a blood test for early detection of silicosis has been boosted by a 3-year fellowship from Dust Diseases Care (DDC). Dr Maggie Lam will conduct the project in the Viral Immunity and Immunopathology Research group…...

21+ hour, 8+ min ago   (178+ words) The International Safety Equipment Association’s updated American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, addresses new jobsite risks as well as the concerns of employers who are reevaluating head protection and adopting solutions that go beyond minimum requirements to…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago   (384+ words) Familiar safety strategies can lose their effectiveness over time. By recognizing outdated thinking and embracing new approaches, leaders can overcome organizational inertia and build stronger, more sustainable safety performance. It’s akin to knowing some who sadly remain in a dysfunctional…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago   (302+ words) Workers in warehousing, distribution, and logistics continue to experience high injury rates—notably low back pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from bending and lifting heavy objects. These overexertion injuries impact workers on and off the job and are costly for…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago   (540+ words) Accurate injury and illness records do more than satisfy regulatory requirements. They provide the data organizations need to identify hazards, strengthen safety programs, and improve decision-making before incidents occur. For many organizations, OSHA recordkeeping is viewed as an administrative obligation…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago   (165+ words) Managing workplace safety means keeping employees trained, credentials current, and safety resources accessible. The National Safety Council’s new SafetyAtlas platform aims to simplify that work by bringing training, credentials, resources and services together in a single platform, giving facility and…...

16+ hour, 13+ min ago   (393+ words) New criteria in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 give employers additional ways to evaluate head protection based on workplace hazards. The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) released the updated American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection following its approval by the American National…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago   (351+ words) Indianapolis — From a safety consulting perspective, David Keeling is “cautiously satisfied” with the work OSHA has done so far in his first year as the assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. Keeling, who was confirmed by the…...