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Penalties for OSHA violations are about to get steeper. Much, much steeper.

A couple of weeks ago, on live television, America saw how shocking, brutal and tragic workplace violence is.

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez recently called for a national policy on paid sick days. About two-fifths of private-industry workers in the United States don’t get paid sick leave.

A roofing contractor was recently charged in a criminal indictment with violating an OSHA standard. This is a rare occurrence. Why is that?

In Tuesday’s midterm election, Republicans regained control of the Senate while increasing their majority in the House. What does this mean for occupational safety?

With news of the first patient being diagnosed with Ebola in the United States during the disease’s worst outbreak since its discovery, some anxiety is in the air. But there needn’t be.

A Pennsylvania health care provider next year will not be allowing smoking on the job – or off the job.

The death of a camera assistant on a film set has led to penalties for the production company – and sparked a safety movement within the industry.

A British employer recently was confronted by a government workplace safety inspector, and his reaction to the visit has landed him behind bars.

The circumstances and causes of industrial disasters can sometimes be confusing. Here’s one way to get a clearer picture.