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“These unsubstantiated allegations are categorically false,” DOL spokesperson Courtney Parella said.

For decades, the public perception of manufacturing was defined by the "three Ds": dull, dirty, and dangerous. But according to Justin Dugas, that image is officially a relic of the past.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 600 or more people die in drowsy-driving-related accidents in the U.S. each year. Given that accidents involving large trucks account for roughly 150,000 injuries in the U.S. yearly, mitigation is an important strategy.

Industrial environments frequently involve lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching and prolonged standing. Ergonomic strategies focus on fitting the job to the worker rather than expecting the worker to adapt endlessly to the job.

Every region, from urban localities to rural areas with coal-burning plants, can experience wildfire ash variants, which have different dangers associated with their composition.

We’re dismantling the myths surrounding exoskeletons and discuss their practical application in today’s workforce.

The need for effective extraction and filtration technology is not only a matter of corporate responsibility, but also a legal requirement.

More and more companies are turning to artificial intelligence to optimize employee workloads and reduce costs. Could this also happen to EHS jobs? We tested AI during a year-long challenge. These are the results. 

While diligent employers prepare for obvious winter threats, it’s the overlooked risks that often cause the most severe consequences.

The following practical steps can be implemented immediately to strengthen respirator fit testing programs across industrial workplaces.