Occupational Safety

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In the United States, a worker dies every 96 minutes with nearly 5,500 fatal work injuries occurring in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This represents a nearly 6% increase in fatal occupational injuries from 2021.

The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat.

Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.

The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure.

Mine workers are experiencing an increase in dangerous health effects from heat exposure as surface temperatures get hotter and underground mines get deeper.

Research paper examines why diversity, equity and inclusion should be a foundational element of musculoskeletal disorder prevention and provides equitable solutions to minimize worker risks.

Construction site managers and safety managers bear the responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and its workers.