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In studying worker behavior as they go about performing their tasks, one may realize that the worker’s attitude was manifested in how they performed their work.

Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year.

AIHA is trying to help the OEHS community address a “looming” crisis. Among the organization’s 2026 Public Policy Priorities, the crisis concern is ranked third

The revised National Emphasis Program is effective immediately and will be in place for five years after the effective date.  

A plan that looks comprehensive on paper does not guarantee protection in a real-world high-wind event. 

Prescription opioids and other controlled substances remain widely used to treat workplace and non-workplace injuries.

CIOSH is part of Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio of worldwide occupational safety and health trade fairs, including A+A, the world’ leading trade fair in this sector. 

The agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in Nitro, West Virginia.

Cal/OSHA for decades has been held up as a model for states (21 and Puerto Rico) that run their own OSHA programs. But recent budget slashing and under-staffing are limiting enforcement actions.

Reports highlighted that both mines involved in these fatalities have documented histories of numerous health and safety violations