Workplace Safety & Ergonomics

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (265+ words) Loeries Durban #Loeries2026 | Open Chair calls on industry for safety allies The request from Open Chair is simple: - We need at least 2/3 (or more) volunteers – Male AND Female from all organisations to serve as Safety Allies during the parties taking place…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (265+ words) Shopping malls are designed to provide a safe and convenient environment for visitors, but accidents can still happen when hazards are not properly identified or addressed. Wet floors, damaged surfaces, poorly maintained escalators, and inadequate lighting are just some of…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago   (1010+ words) The Workplace Exposure Limits for airborne contaminants will be introduced on December 1. Image: Beto Santillan/stock.adobe.com Staying below the new limits for airborne contaminants does not necessarily mean the job is done, with mining companies urged to look…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago   (206+ words) Your source for construction industry news in the Carolinas by Brian Gallagher on October 6, 2026 Enforcement is tightening, not loosening For a safety director, that arithmetic reframes what “good enough” documentation looks like. A logbook that’s mostly complete, mostly current, and…...

21+ hour, 11+ min ago   (549+ words) Rena Magdani outlines how to manage legal obligations, workplace needs and sensitive personal circumstances by Rena Magdani 6 October 2026 The focus of this year’s Occupational Health Awareness Week (21-27 September) was encouraging employers to use occupational health (OH) proactively to protect the…...

14+ hour, 40+ min ago   (350+ words) The workplace is where millions of people spend a significant portion of their day. However, from physical strain and chemical exposure to stress, fatigue and burnout, the demands of a job can take a toll on an employee’s overall well-being....

22+ hour, 22+ min ago   (939+ words) In a safety-sensitive environment, the gap between knowledge existing and knowledge being accessible is more than an inconvenience. It can become an operational risk. When safety incidents occur, organizations understandably look at whether employees received the appropriate training and whether…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (173+ words) UC San Diego Today Global Impact: OSHA Training Institute at UC San Diego Brings Safety Education Within Reach The focus of the partnership is on having UC San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center instructors travel to Guam to deliver…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (260+ words) www.pressenterprise.com Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and San Diego County Deserts are under an extreme heat watch which was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:20 a.m. The watch is valid from Wednesday 10 a.m. until Friday…...

19+ hour, 1+ min ago   (206+ words) San Luis Obispo Tribune The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. An extreme heat warning was released by…...