Environmental Health and Safety assesses the hazards present in a workplace, including chemical, biological, radiation and other equipment-related hazards like lasers and magnetic fields. The highest ...

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 ...

Biological hazards, or biohazards, contain living organisms that can pose dangers to human health. In the workplace, these can include blood, human waste, pathogens, and more.

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 ...

7 Important Worker Safety Considerations in the Bar and Brewery Industry Workers can be exposed to multiple hazards in this industry. Learn how to mitigate the risks and keep them safe. By Rupert ...

Horseplay in the Workplace Workplace horseplay poses serious safety risks, requiring clear policies, education, and leadership to prevent injuries and liabilities. By Jeremy R. Abbott Jan 10, 2025 ...

According to the International Labour Organization, "2.93 million workers die each year as a result of work-related factors," and industrial hazards account for a major share of that.

The UK Health and Safety Executive disclosed that 565,000 workers suffered from work-related injuries during the fiscal year 2021-2022. The economic burden of injuries and illnesses due to work ...