Employers Who Lead by Example Improve Workplace Safety
An employer’s behavior has a major bearing on the safety culture in a workplace. New research confirms that the type and quality of leadership in a workplace affects the rates of
American Temp Workers Lack Protection
Temporary workers are among the most vulnerable members of the American workforce, often performing physically strenuous and hazardous duties without the security and protection that other workers enjoy, the nonprofit news...
Study Supports Rest Requirements for Truckers
A rule requiring truck drivers to begin their work week with at least two nighttime rest periods is helping to reduce their fatigue on their road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Smarter Hardhats, Vests: Technology to Help Prevent Construction Injuries
The construction sector is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States. In 2012, there were 775 fatalities in the industry, and many of those were entirely preventable.
One New York City group believes a solution to the problem is as simple as...
Parsons – Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries among Custodial Workers
Repetitive stress injuries are some of the most expensive workplace injuries in the United States. On average, they result in approximately 23 days away from work, a much higher than the rate of days off from work due to other injuries.
A new Boston University...
The Dangerous Lives of Hospital Workers
The hospital safety spotlight tends to focus mainly on the well-being of patients. But hospital workers are also at risk for workplace injuries or illnesses.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in...
Cell Tower Deaths Prompt Concerns
An alarming increase in the number of workplace accidents at cell towers has spurred the action by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA recently wrote to the communication tower industry, urging it to improve safety for workers.
Thirteen workers were killed in communication tower accidents...
Nightshift Police Officers at Greater Risk of Injuries
Police officers on the night shift may be more likely than those on day shifts to suffer injuries on the job.
According to a new study by researchers at the...
Night Shifts May Damage Workers’ Health
Many people who work night shifts must deal with fatigue and drowsiness, which increase their risk of a workplace accident. Research suggests that working the night shift for long periods can...
Feds Focus on Reduction of Injuries Among Hospital Workers
Hospitals are among the most dangerous workplaces in the country, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, though the risks are often overlooked.
Federal officials have launched initiatives to prevent injuries among hospital workers.
Hospitals are among the most hazardous places to work. In 2019,...