We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
In response to the Palisades Fire’s effect on air quality in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles County, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a wildfire smoke advisory on January 7. The state agency reminded employers in California of their responsibility to shield their employees from the harmful effects of … Read more
With concerning trends in stress, burnout, and absenteeism, poor mental health in the workplace is becoming a bigger concern in the UK. Ceri Finnegan of IOSH argues that although it appears that a lack of manager training may be the root of the issue, this might be altered to contribute to the solution. Stress, sadness, … Read more
Direct Line business insurance found that 95% of tradesmen had experienced an injury at work, highlighting the critical need for increased health and safety knowledge. Half (50%) of tradesmen admit that on-site adherence to health and safety regulations and protocols is inconsistent. In the three years between 2021–2022 and 2023–2024, 47,000 workers in construction trades … Read more
Idong Usoro has been accepted as a new trustee to the board of NEBOSH. Idong is a seasoned technology leader and board executive with a wide range of industry experience. He has overseen and implemented innovation, business, and technology strategies and transformations while collaborating or working with leaders in more than 100 organizations. Additionally, he … Read more
Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Several fires are currently impacting air quality throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for the latest status on the fire, road closures, and evacuation orders. Currently, wildfire smoke is impacting many areas … Read more
The purpose of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidelines is to draw attention to the necessity of having appropriate protocols and controls in place to help guard against stone dust exposure and stop employees from inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS). When working stone, specially engineered stone, by cutting, chiseling, and polishing, stone workers are … Read more
The National Seminar on Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management was successfully hosted by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia on October 26 and 27, 2024, at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, Selangor. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practitioners, HR experts, and business executives attended the event, which has been … Read more
The HSE was formed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and operated on 1st January 1975. It played a central role in reducing workplace death and injury, particularly over the last 50 years, enabling Great Britain to become one of the safest places in the world to work. In 1974, 651 employees … Read more
A permanent standard to safeguard employees against respirable crystalline silica (RCS) has been unanimously accepted by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board. A recent announcement states that the ruling expands upon emergency measures that were implemented in December 2023. This action is intended to protect workers in sectors like countertop production, which frequently … Read more
One Silicon Valley politician called for stricter restrictions to safeguard workers after tragedy and a lack of workplace safety precautions. This summer, state senator Dave Cortese’s measure, Senate Measure 553, which addresses workplace violence and occupational safety, went into force. Preventing violent situations like the 2021 VTA shooting by an unstable transit employee is the … Read more