Biological hazards, or biohazards, contain living organisms that can pose dangers to human health. In the workplace, these can include blood, human waste, pathogens, and more. Biological hazards are ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. This article is more than 2 years old. As millions of ...

As workplace risks evolve, organizations must move beyond compliance to create adaptive, psychologically safe teams capable of managing complex crises and emerging threats. The modern workplace ...

Physical hazards can cause bodily harm and even death. Knowing the most common types, their risks, and preventive measures can help you stay safe at home and in the workplace. A physical hazard is an ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

Workplace safety has long been driven by compliance—ensuring organizations meet OSHA regulations and industry standards to avoid fines and liabilities. While compliance is essential, it doesn’t ...

This Collection amplifies and supports research related to SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth. The average person will work approximately 90,000 hours during their lifetime. Given the large ...

Lianne M Lefsrud receives funding from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Alberta Justice, WorkSafeBC, Mitacs, Alberta Innovates, and the Lynch School of ...

Louise Deacon received a grant from Health and Safety Association of New Zealand and a Massey University Doctoral Scholarship for this research. Bevan Catley has recieved funding in the past from The ...

A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...