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Haven't had your fill of ergonomics controversy?

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program has grown from three work sites in 1983 to nearly 750.

The White House announced June 13 President Bush's intent to nominate John Lester Henshaw to be assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health.

Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said last week she will hold three hearings on work-related injuries.

NIOSH offers these estimates of work-related noises.

Heart attacks continued to be the leading cause of fatal on-duty injury to U.S. firefighters.

For the first time ever, fire protection standards mandate the number of firefighters to be sent out on calls and response times for answering emergencies.

A garment manufacturer in American Samoa faces a fine of $78,500 following an OSHA investigation.

More than 1,000 high schoolers in classrooms around the country were asked about their expectations for working life in a survey conducted earlier this year for the Families and Work Institute.

Interesting to note recent leadership changes at the American Industrial Hygiene Association.