A+A, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, will take place from October 26 – 29, 2021 in hybrid format: live at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany and online at www.aplusa-online.com (part of the Congress and exhibitors’ web sessions). The online press pre-registration is now open If you are planning…

Fifteen-episode series features leading Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety influencers and their mission to keep workers healthier and safe in the workplace AIHA, the professional association of occupational and environmental health and safety scientists, has released an inspiring docuseries about the Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) industry and the impact on keeping…

Exhibitor database goes live August 2 “A+A Connected” stands for a hybrid trade fair experience The OSH industry looks forward to A+A as a physical trade fair in autumn 2021. This is confirmed by the exhibitor registrations received to date. From October 26 – 29, 2021 over 1,000 companies will showcase their products, solutions and…

It is estimated that every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world, one worker dies as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals, pesticides, radiation and other hazardous substances.[2] The effects of exposure can develop quickly or take years to develop, leaving workers vulnerable to asthmatic and allergic reactions and longer-term illnesses such as cancer and…

AIHA’s Disaster Response Resource Center offers information and resources on addressing damage due to flooding, mold, and other hazards following a hurricane. With the 2021 hurricane season underway, AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring health and safety in the workplace and community, offers resources for the Association’s members and the public to…

On July 14, longtime occupational safety and health expert Fred A. Manuele received the inaugural Prevention through Design (PtD) Award for his outstanding foresight, wisdom, tireless effort and major accomplishments in preventing harm to workers by helping organizations avoid and prevent hazards. The new PtD award recognizes individuals, teams, businesses or other organizations that have…

Restoring Obama-Era Rule Will Strengthen Enforcement, Increase Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety Measures The Biden administration should move with urgency to restore the provisions of the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule that required large employers to regularly submit workplace injury and illness data to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Public…

BioFit Engineered Products, a worldwide leader in the design and fabrication of technical ergonomic seating and commercial furnishing solutions, today promoted Matt Coyne to National Sales Director. Serving on an interim basis, Coyne will lead BioFit’s global sales initiatives in all key markets and cultivation of new industry channels for the company’s application-specific and multipurpose…