Articles by Jennifer Yario

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues – and how employers can help.

When temperatures go from warm to hot – and sometimes to extreme – it’s time to take extra steps to stay safe.

Of the nearly 1,100 construction deaths recorded in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, almost 400 involved falls from height.

Kids of every age are at risk of drowning – it’s the second leading cause of unintentional death for children younger than 14.