Biological hazards, or biohazards, contain living organisms that can pose dangers to human health. In the workplace, these can include blood, human waste, pathogens, and more. Biological hazards are ...

Power companies understand the importance of safety and incorporate many safeguards into plant designs. Yet, the materials used in these defenses also matter, and fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) ...

As compliance pressure grows, enterprises are shifting away from fragmented safety processes toward centralized digital ...

Industrial workplaces are typically dangerous, with heavy machinery, hazardous substances and complex processes. Despite safety protocols, accidents still happen. According to the International Labour ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As millions of American workers return to their work desks ...

Winter is coming. For employers, this, of course, means colder temperatures and more slippery surfaces facing their workers. However, the safety hazards are much more dynamic than that. These new ...

Whether it’s a pain in the neck, hands or elsewhere, workplace ergonomics programs must address risks and improper behavior ...

Various types of chemicals can be harmful to your body through immediate or prolonged exposure, including common items in your home, school, or workplace. You might encounter a variety of chemical ...

This Collection amplifies and supports research related to SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth. The average person will work approximately 90,000 hours during their lifetime. Given the large ...

A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...

According to recent federal data, workers in the logging industry are roughly 33 times more likely to die from a workplace injury compared to those in other civilian occupations. In Oregon, the ...