Lithium-ion batteries are all around us including in smartphones, laptops, headphones, tablets, e-cigarettes, and portable chargers. Despite their advantages, they pose various safety considerations including
On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to amend the hazardous waste manifest regulations to establish a sunset
Many employees bring personal items containing lithium-ion batteries—such as smartphones, portable chargers, and e-cigarettes—to work. While incidents related to their use are infrequent, they can
March 2026 is the tenth annual celebration of National Ladder Safety Month. This event is sponsored by the American Ladder Institute (ALI) to raise awareness
Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22, and this year’s inspiring theme is “Our Power, Our Planet™. This calls on all of
Aside from an accident or serious injury on site, an unannounced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is probably the safety-related event that companies
We all know the dangers of working outside in winter and from exposure to low temperature items and environments, such as hypothermia and frostbite. But
Inert cryogenic liquids, such as liquid nitrogen, are commonly used in non-production (public and private research and development, academic, and/or medical institution) laboratories. There are
Occupational health and safety often focuses on reducing the risk of physical illnesses and injuries; however, mental health also plays a crucial role in maintaining
Next week (February 1-7, 2026) is National Burn Awareness Week, an event sponsored by the American Burn Association (ABA). The theme for this year’s event is “Burn
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, is used to record injuries and illnesses for the previous
In May 2024, the Department of Labor published the Final Rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) updated Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard [29
