Today Health and Safety News: 5 Amazing Facts About Arizona DOT Training to Spot Impaired Commercial Drivers
Today Health and Safety News: Arizona DOT Steps Up Commercial Driver Safety In today health and safety news, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced new steps to improve road safety by training officers to better identify drug and alcohol impairment in commercial vehicle drivers. The initiative focuses on truck and bus drivers, where […]
Insomnia: 5 Ways Financial Stress Is Damaging Workers’ Sleep and Safety
Causes of Insomnia Financial stress doesn’t switch off when the working day ends. New research shows that worries about money can follow workers into the night, causing insomnia, poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue that can affect both health and safety at work. A recent study led by researchers at Rice University examined full-time Army […]
EU and ILO Partnership Delivers First OSH Training to Coffee Cooperatives in Brazil
A project funded by the European Union has provided initial health and safety workshops to smallholder farmers in Minas Gerais to improve labour practices. A project part-financed by the European Union has delivered its first occupational health and safety training to coffee cooperatives, rural unions and smallholder farmers in Brazil. The training program – aimed […]
Digital Transformation in Safety: 5 Key Insights from NSC and Wolters Kluwer’s Powerful Partnership
Digital Transformation in Safety: NSC and Wolters Kluwer Launch New Survey The National Safety Council (NSC) and Wolters Kluwer have announced a new partnership to explore digital transformation in safety, aiming to better understand how technology and innovation are shaping workplace safety in today’s world. The collaboration will involve a large-scale survey of 1,500 safety […]
5 Key Insights from Nevada’s Heat Illness Dashboard You Must Know these Secrets
Nevada’s Heat Illness Dashboard: New Data Reveals 5 Major Updates in Worker Heat Safety Carson City, NV — November 4, 2025:The Nevada’s heat illness dashboard has been updated by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Nevada OSHA, offering new insights into statewide efforts to protect employees from heat-related illnesses and ensure compliance with […]
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 […]
