The workplace has not always been a safe place. In fact, it is only really in the last half-century that serious efforts have gone into protecting people as they fulfill their professional roles from ...

When people hear the term "safety technology," they often think of digital management systems designed to capture hazards, incident reports and compliance data. While these tools play an important ...

Almost all employers want to ensure their workplaces are safe zones that are free from accidents. But despite this, work-related incidents and health concerns persist. The UK Health and Safety ...

Digital surveillance in the workplace became a growing concern for many workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a reported increase in use of productivity monitoring tools to track staffers working ...

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Industrial workplaces are typically dangerous, with heavy machinery, hazardous substances and complex processes. Despite safety protocols, accidents still happen. According to the International Labour ...

Over the years, workplace safety has evolved from a focus on employee behavior and OSHA compliance to a focus on culture, safe conditions, and conformance with organization objectives. However, in ...

Raymond A. Volpatt Jr. recalls with some distress the painful months starting in April 2020. Although some of his family-owned contracting company’s work was deemed essential and continued in the ...

Safety has always been a top concern in various environments, including schools, public places and workplaces. From cybersecurity and life safety to COVID-19 and active shooter protection, building ...

Globally, extreme heat waves have been increasing in their frequency, duration and magnitude and are expected to continue to rise, according to the World Health Organization. Employers must therefore ...

On 3 October 2023, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance on workplace monitoring. The previous guidance was issued in 2011, as part of the ICO’s Employment Practices ...