Encouraging Workers to Embrace Ergonomic Work Strategies
Over years of working at the same job, workers develop strategies that help them to perform difficult tasks more easily. These “ergonomic workplace strategies” can be identified and documented. What is the best way to communicate and encourage less experienced workers to use these strategies? A supervisor or experienced worker can work with a less […]
Maryland lawmakers want stronger protections for public workers
Legislation recently introduced in Maryland is aimed at making public-sector workers safer. Introduced in both houses of the state Legislature on Jan. 8, the Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act (H.B. 176 and S.B. 26) would direct the commissioner of labor and industry to appoint an assistant commissioner for public employee safety and health, as […]
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Key Health and Safety Statistics for 2025
As we step into 2025, health and safety remain at the forefront of workplace and public health concerns, with evolving risks, new technologies and updated regulations constantly keeping businesses and industry professionals on their toes. In this blog, we take a look at some of the most significant health and safety regulations across different official […]
Chemical Safety Board Releases First Volume of Incident Reports on Chemical Accidents
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has begun publishing summaries of serious chemical incidents reported under its Accidental Release Reporting Rule (ARRR). The agency released the first volume of these reports, covering 26 incidents across 15 states, resulting in five fatalities, 17 serious injuries and an estimated $700 million in property damage. […]
Steel company fined £250k over death of worker
A steel company has been fined £250,000 after a worker died from being trapped in a machine holding a five-tonne pipe. The 63-year-old man was employed by Cleveland Steel and Tubes Ltd, based in Dalton, near Thirsk, when he was killed on 8 November 2022. Yesterday, Hull Magistrates’ Court heard the victim had become entangled […]
