The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation has received a second Susan Harwood education and training grant for $159,967 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), directly supporting the ASSP Foundation’s development of free workplace safety and health instructional materials on combatting infectious disease. “Earning federal grants confirms the…

Program focuses on employers who repeatedly disregard workers’ safety, health To strengthen enforcement and improve compliance with workplace safety standards and reduce worker injuries and illnesses, the U.S. Department of Labor is expanding the criteria for placement in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program. The new criteria include violations of all hazards and…

Marchese will lead all aspects of the association’s strategies related to public relations, media relations, member relations, professional communities, and government relations. AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sue Marchese, CAE,…

Susan Harwood grants focus on training programs, worker rights The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded approximately $1.9 million in grants to 14 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious disease hazards – including coronavirus – and identify preventive measures for a safe workplace. Administered by the department’s Occupational…

Spangler will lead all aspects of the association’s internal operations, including finance, human resources, information technology, compliance, risk management, and facilities administration. AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community, is pleased to announce the promotion of Franky Spangler, SPHR,…

About 70 percent of American and German helmet buyers are unaware of rotational motion, a key contributor to traumatic brain injuries A new survey suggests a large disconnect in Americans’ and Germans’ education around concussions and how to reduce the risk of them using helmets. Among the most significant findings of the survey is that…

Trailblazer of connected safety sets new standard in single-gas detection with the launch of its latest technology for industrial workers Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN) , a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it will unveil the G6 single-gas detector – setting a new standard in connected worker wearables – at the upcoming National…