2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (164+ words) Safety+Health Magazine Vanessa Matheny | NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026 Recognizing increased stress, Vanessa brought in a critical stress management program manager, providing stress awareness training to district employees. During the “12 Day War” in the Middle East, she…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (223+ words) A total of 379 children younger than 15 fatally drowned in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023 – a 6% increase from the year before, a new Consumer Product Safety Commission report shows. That total falls near the annual average from 2021 to 2023, which was 376. In…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (265+ words) Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 7 out of 10 desk workers recently surveyed say they’re experiencing digital eyestrain and other visual discomfort related to increased screen time. Conducted by market research company Workplace Intelligence, the survey involved 800 human resource/employee benefit leaders…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (471+ words) Safety+Health Magazine My Story: Shanda Judge Shanda Judge shares how she got into the EHS field. While growing up and working in the cattle industry, I was exposed to several safety topics. From machine guarding and operating and working…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (161+ words) Justin Dugas shares how he got into the EHS field Like many occupational health and safety professionals, I didn’t discover my passion for safety in a classroom – I found it on the shop floor. That hands-on experience was formative. It…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (190+ words) Did you know that children 6 and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead – and that kids’ bodies absorb more lead than adults? The toxic metal can be found in many places around the home, including toys, furniture, and…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (230+ words) Laundry pods continue to be a leading source of household cleaning product-related injuries among children, despite safety measures that were implemented more than a decade ago, according to a recent study. Looking at 2007-2022 data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (223+ words) It’s been two years since Safety+Health last conducted a survey on safety training. Once again, we asked readers to share information that would help us paint a picture of the safety training landscape. The result: Charts that include information…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (201+ words) Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is beginning the rulemaking process to meet new requirements for pregnancy-related work accommodations, as directed by a recently enacted law. Current state requirements for pregnancy-related accommodations, enforced by the Washington State…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (393+ words) It may be the “best-kept secret to help reduce stress and feel better.” That’s how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes gratitude. An attitude of gratitude may even lead to a happier life – because appreciating and celebrating positive…...