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Two prominent members of the American Society of Safety Engineers were appointed to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Board of Scientific Counselors, a federal advisory committee formed to give the NIOSH director advice and guidance.

Materion Brush, Inc. of Elmore, Ohio was issued a willful safety violation by OSHA, after a worker had three fingers fractured when his right hand became caught in a pinch point as he operated a metal coiler.

The science of behavior has evolved to a point where behavior-based safety (BBS) has become a core element for many companies. Andrew Sharman looks back at its roots and ponders where we go from here.

More often than not, accidents in laboratories can be prevented and, with the proper precautions and by wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE), severe injuries can often be avoided or minimized. To generate awareness and offer safeguards for laboratory workers, Workrite Uniform Company presents the following “Top 5” list of laboratory hazards.

This article will provide readers with an overview of the new final rule “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to revise its recording and reporting requirements. Issued in May of 2016, this ruling requires employers in certain industries to electronically submit to OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping data.

Manufacturers and industrial operators around the world are contending with a growing skills shortage resulting from an evolving workforce and the influx of new technologies. These issues are forcing business leaders to reconsider their approach to machinery and facility design, training, technology and safety.