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As environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts become a greater focus of corporations, many safety professionals are being tapped to play a part.

Sustainability and workplace safety are closely interconnected, and their relationship is essential for a healthy work environment.

Through seven carefully selected articles, the guest editors and authors demonstrate the range of NIOSH activities helping to enhance understanding and reduce the effects of workplace noise and chemical exposures that cause hearing loss.

To help educational institutions better understand their regulatory risks and responsibilities, the free one-hour event takes place on Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 PM CST.

The report evaluated findings from several academic databases, as well as two case studies, to specifically assess the use of worker monitoring technologies, ranging from fall detection devices and proximity sensors to mobile apps and panic alarms, in remote settings.

Data collected from safety devices not only highlight operational adjustments to help prevent any safety incidents, but they can also be used to increase the efficiency and overall performance of logistics operations.

Instilling a safety culture is critical to preventing disasters. Here are five ideas to help everyone on your team prioritize safety.

Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights how consistently washing hands with soap and water is an effective and affordable way to prevent viruses and diseases, and ultimately save lives.

Those who attended the VPPPA Safety+ event in September came ready to learn, as evident by standing-room only crowds.