3 Powerful Steps to Strengthen Worker Protections – Economic Policy Institute Report
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) urges state governments to take action to strengthen worker protections, which the organization says are currently under serious threat. The think tank, known for its research on labor and economic policy, released a three-step plan for states to improve workplace safety, health, and enforcement. EPI warns […]
5 Alarming Warnings About Untrained Staff in Private Baby Scan Clinics
Expectant parents often trust private baby scan clinics to give them a special glimpse of their unborn child — but recent safety alerts highlight a growing danger. The presence of untrained staff in private baby scan clinics has raised serious concerns about both patient safety and medical accuracy. 1. Misreading Ultrasound Images One of the […]
5 Critical Lessons for Chemical Facility Safety – CSB Issues New Emergency Guidelines
The Chemical Facility Safety spotlight has intensified following a recent report from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), which calls on chemical plants nationwide to reinforce their emergency preparedness and awareness protocols. This follows a July 2024 ammonia release at a food processing facility in Sterling, Virginia, operated by Cuisine Solutions Inc. The incident involved […]
Kansas DOT Safety Initiative: 5 Innovative Projects Driving Transportation Technology in 2025
The Kansas DOT Safety Initiative has announced a funding opportunity of $2 million to support groundbreaking transportation projects designed to enhance safety and integrate new technology across the state. The program, led by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), aims to encourage both governmental and nongovernmental entities to introduce creative, data-driven solutions that improve travel […]
Phone Addiction: 5 Hidden Ways Night Scrolling Ruins Your Next Workday
Phone addiction is killer for health. It’s late. You tell yourself, “Just five more minutes.” One video becomes ten, one scroll becomes hundreds, and before you know it, it’s 2 a.m. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Bedtime phone scrolling has quietly become one of the biggest sleep disruptors of our time — and […]
Bangladesh Labour Law Reform: 5 Incredible Key Changes Empowering Workers in 2025
Bangladesh has taken a major step toward improving workers’ rights through a new Bangladesh Labour Law Reform. The updated draft ordinance, approved by the interim government, brings long-awaited changes that focus on equality, safety, and fair representation for all employees. Under the Bangladesh Labour Law Reform, the old requirement that 20% of a company’s total […]
7 Key Reforms Transforming NHS Private Healthcare Partnership in the UK
The NHS private healthcare partnership announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer marks a major turning point for the UK’s healthcare system. Designed to tackle growing NHS pressures, the reform encourages collaboration between private hospitals and NHS providers to enhance patient care, streamline services, and restore timely access to treatment. Private Sector Collaboration: A National […]
Lockout Tagout Safety: 5 Powerful Reminders from MSHA to Protect Miners
Lockout Tagout Safety is one of the most important procedures for preventing electrical accidents in the mining industry. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is again reminding miners to take electrical work seriously and always ensure circuits are deenergised and secured with proper locks and tags before any work begins. According to MSHA, since […]
Carbon Tetrachloride: 5 Powerful Insights on the EPA’s New Comment Rule
Carbon Tetrachloride is once again under review by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency has invited the public to comment on its latest rule concerning this hazardous chemical, aiming to balance safety, industry needs, and environmental protection. Here are five powerful insights to help you understand what’s happening and why it matters. […]
Biffa fined nearly £2.5m – 7 Key Lessons from the Fatal Worker Crush Incident
The news that the Biffa Waste Services Ltd was fined nearly £2.5 million following the tragic death of a worker underscores how workplace transport and pedestrian segregation risks can no longer be treated lightly. This case must serve as a wake-up call. On 10 August 2023, 57-year-old James Tabiri was walking across a weighbridge at Biffa’s […]
