As temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses become a silent but deadly threat to workers in high-heat environments. Whether in construction, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or fire safety, prolonged exposure to extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and severe dehydration—putting lives at risk and reducing productivity. read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 7-11 to discuss and train in workplace safety. read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants to 80 nonprofit organizations through the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program. read more
The American Chemistry Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration formed an alliance to help create safer and healthier American workplaces. read more
The US. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Heath Administration announced the availability of Susan Harwood Training Grants to fund training and education for workers and employers to help them identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards. read more
This year's National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, was held from May 8-12, encouraging companies and workers to observe a pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and training in hazard recognition and fall prevention. read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations interested in providing instructor-led classes on occupational safety and health as part of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers Program. read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs to help employers create workplaces in which workers feel comfortable voicing their concerns without fear of retaliation. read more
The new final rule more clearly states employers’ obligations. read more
The renewed ACCSH charter, expiring Nov. 17, 2018, includes minor updates to better describe the management of the committee’s records. read more
Honeywell announced an online portfolio of accredited electrical safety training courses to help electrical contractors and other workers prevent potentially serious injuries on the job. read more
The recommendations feature a new, easier-to-use format and should be particularly helpful to small- and medium-sized businesses. Also new is a section on multi-employer workplaces and a greater emphasis on continuous improvement. read more
