2024's "Dirty Dozen” unsafe employers revealed Uber, Lyft, SpaceX, Walmart, Waffle House, Tyson among companies singled out for poor safety practices April 29, 2024 The National COSH announced the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. Read More
Safety professionals invited to share experiences with head protection J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and ISEA launch a collaborative research study April 24, 2024 J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and ISEA launch a collaborative research study. You can participate until May 2. Read More
Department of Labor releases 2023 injury, illness data ISHN Staff April 19, 2024 The data include specific information submitted by more than 375,000 establishments on OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. Read More
Florida company cited over worker's heat death as governor bans heat protection policies ISHN Staff April 18, 2024 OSHA says South Florida contractor lacked heat illness prevention program after 26-year-old worker dies due to heat stroke.Read More
DOL stresses importance of workplace safety on Workers Memorial Day April 18, 2024 Government agency provides support to families of fallen workers and stresses importance of workplace safety on April 28, Workers Memorial Day.Read More
OSHA: Manufacturer failed to prevent worker death from caught-between, struck-by hazards April 18, 2024 Ohio's Faurecia Emissions Control Systems faces more than $300K in proposed penalties.Read More
ASSP names 2024 Outstanding Safety Educator April 12, 2024 Stockel, Ph.D., CSP, SMS, is an associate professor of professional practice at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.Read More
NIOSH to offer free black lung screenings for coal miners The screenings will be conducted through a mobile testing unit in four states. ISHN Staff April 9, 2024 The screenings are designed to support the early detection of black lung disease, a serious but preventable illness caused by prolonged exposure to coal mine dust. Read More
The importance of eye safety during a solar eclipse Benita Mehta April 4, 2024 While the allure of observing an eclipse firsthand is undeniable, the potential dangers of staring directly at the sun cannot be overstated. Read More
National Safety Council launches initiatives to combat workplace overdoses ISHN Staff April 3, 2024 The initiatives include free opioid overdose e-learning and bulk purchasing of NARCAN Nasal Spray.Read More