Back pain is a serious problem in many workplaces across the country, and employers in search of effective solutions to help employees manage workplace ergonomics could receive support from a free online resource.

Numerous workplace safety hazards impact offices nationwide, yet many employers may disregard training necessary to limit employees’ exposure to these safety issues.

There is no time like the present to pull the plug on electrical hazards in the workplace thanks to an initiative launched by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

A study from the RAND Corp. could provide employers with valuable data that could limit the incidence of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the workplace.

Success in the workplace could be the result of many factors, including cooperation among employees and managers. Displaying an emphasis toward a culture of safety might affect work performance, which is evidenced in recent data.

In an office, prolonged sitting could lead to a variety of injuries including tight calves, hamstrings and hip flexors. These problems could put an employee out of work for an extended period, so businesses may want to consider steps they can take to prevent such issues from occurring.

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is addressing companies in order to increase the attention they pay to hearing loss as a serious factor related to workplace injury.

The vast majority of injuries in the workplace may be the result of employee actions that are unsafe.

April 28 marks Workers Memorial Day, which is set aside to commemorate workers who have lost their lives due to workplace injury.

Nurses face challenging tasks on a daily basis as they must care for patients while avoiding occupational health and safety hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is trying to help these medical professionals through its new safety initiative.