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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

With enforcement slowed during the government shutdown, serious injury and fatality risks remain unchanged—highlighting why ...

The researchers identify critical limitations that restrict the full realization of AI’s potential in mine safety. A major ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weather affects road safety significantly. Whether commuting, traveling, or driving short distances, changes in weather can create hazards.

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 ...