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. Biological hazards are ...

Many organizations understand that safety risks are part of the operational landscape. But here’s the hard truth: general awareness alone won’t keep people safe. When safety programs stop at “we know ...

Safety training is crucial. Sean Dewalt explains how specific, personalized training can reduce risk and improve productivity ...

But the immediate impact of cuts to NIOSH is now becoming apparent, and the long-term effects promise further harm to workplace safety in the United States. Micah Niemeier-Walsh, an industrial ...

Editor's Note: Daniel Huntington delivered a webinar on fall protection that can be accessed for free, on-demand, here. In the realm of occupational safety, few challenges are as widespread and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Some jobs are more life threatening than others, and it's ...

Millions of workplace illnesses and injuries are recorded every year in the U.S., the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, with thousands of fatalities. But some states are much more prone to ...

Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma signed on November 15 Labor Advisory No. 15, Series of 2025, strengthening workplace preparedness and reinforcing ...

Physical hazards can cause bodily harm and even death. Knowing the most common types, their risks, and preventive measures can help you stay safe at home and in the workplace. A physical hazard is an ...

Experts in workplace safety warn that increased fear among immigrants at risk of deportation could inhibit them from speaking up about health and safety threats on the job. All workers have the right ...