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In today’s litigious society, you’ve got to stay on top of your game to avoid becoming entangled in proceedings aimed at assigning responsibility for physical harm associated with workplace injuries.

Before making an investment in work footwear, educate yourself and your employees about the unique challenges that cold weather conditions present.

Results from ISHN's 24th annual White Paper survey

Our 24th annual White Paper, which takes stock of 2007 and makes projections for 2008, is based on responses from 405 ISHN subscribers. The survey was designed and tabulated by Clear Seas Research.

New study confirms that the butter flavoring agent diacetyl, which has sickened hundreds of popcorn factory workers, is also present in homes of those who cook it.

Proposed standard addresses construction-specific issues, defining how to asssess hazards and classify the confined space.

Victims of refinery blast attacked a U.S. plea agreement as “shockingly lenient” and accused the judge of a conflict of interest.

An Indiana University study found a 59 percent net decrease in hospital admissions for heart attacks in nonsmokers where smoke-free workplace laws are in effect.

Five trade groups representing U.S. builders filed an appeal on Nov. 9 of an ergonomics measure adopted by ANSI designed to protect workers from repetitive-motion injuries.

The focus of the alliance will be on machinery hazards and providing solutions to reduce worksite injuries, such as amputations.

Workers at a rural North Carolina chicken processing plant suffer neck, hand and back injuries at roughly twice the rate of other low-paying jobs in the community, Duke researchers have found.