In many industries the words HAZARD and RISK are sometimes used interchangeably. This leads to confusion around important differences which can eventually weaken overall safety culture. Having a ...

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 ...

The winter months are now upon us, bringing in a range of seasonal safety hazards and risks that businesses and industries have to deal with in order to keep workers safe. Brendan Moriarty, Vice ...

Lone workers are more vulnerable and less visible. That’s why safety professionals need to go the extra mile to make sure all employees, including those who work out in the field or by themselves, ...

For nearly 20 years, the worldwide healthcare safety organization ECRI has published its list of Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. This year's edition is topped by a fast-changing technology with huge ...

Several areas of La Jolla are identified as having “very high” fire hazards in a new assessment by Cal Fire, the first new map since 2011 laying out fire hazard zones across the state. Soledad Natural ...

Panic button devices are synonymous with emergency help or immediate action, but this concept has evolved into a tool for the occupational health and safety of employees in sectors such as healthcare ...

State health officials know that extreme heat can cost lives and send people to the hospital, just like wildfire smoke. Now, new research finds that when people are exposed to both hazards ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their engagement on identifying different types of procurement ...

Safety committee members and AO staff are invited to join Administrative Operations for Safe + Sound week at Purdue. During the week of September 22, we will be offering information, activities and ...