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OSHA-NIOSH Fact Sheet: Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus.

OSHA and NIOSH have developed interim guidance for protecting outdoor workers and others from exposure to mosquito-borne infections, including Zika vi...

Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns

This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The grinder can overheat while in use, causing th...

Hand Tools - Tips to Choose and Use Them Safely

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Hand Tools address choosing and using appropriate hand tools to avoid accidents and ergonomic injuries. Click on the followi...

Protect Your Workers From Heat Stress

This one-page NIOSH infographic summarizes the key steps that construction employers should take to keep their crews safe from the real dangers of hea...

Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments.

This National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria document extensively reviews the scientific data on heat stress and hot en...

Morning Toolbox Talk

This photo is from an early morning toolbox talk on a construction job in Mclean, Virginia. It is being delivered in English and Spanish....

Toolbox talk - crew view

Photo of crew listening to a toolbox safety talk before starting work....

Toolbox talk - long shot

This crew gathered every morning before starting work to discuss a new safety topic....

Safety officer discussing ongoing project with marketing coordinator

The safety officer (left) points out the good safety practices on this project that reflect well on the firm and may influence future clients....

Elevating EHS Leading Indicators: From Defining to Designing

This white paper by the National Safety Council's Campbell Institute is the latest of several documents focused on leading indicators. Previous report...