Cognitive bias, specifically confirmation bias, can severely impact workplace safety by leading organizations to focus on the wrong areas of risk. Often, companies rely on injury data to determine the ...

In today's fast-paced world, workplace safety is more important than ever. Ensuring a safe environment not only protects employees from harm but also enhances productivity and fosters a positive work ...

The United States Department of Labor announced Dec. 26 a series of citations for workplace safety and health hazards at an Oakland-based company that designs, manufactures and installs trade show ...

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) ...

In May 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to amend the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the seventh revision of the ...

A new report from the labor department reveals a positive trendline in workplace safety here in the Garden State. The New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development‘s Office of Research and ...

Federal labor laws entitle you to a safe workplace — but injuries can still occur if these standards aren’t followed. The two main ways you can seek retribution for a workplace injury are through ...

A commercial bakery in Paterson is facing thousands of dollars in federal penalties after a U.S. Labor Department investigation found that the employer failed to correct workplace safety hazards ...