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 ...

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 ...

Whether working in a factory or looking after animals at a farm, every workplace has its risks. These risks, in turn, cause several types of workplace injuries, which can be mild or fatal. Workplace ...

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity. Physical hazards in ...

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

An earlier hierarchy of controls had engineering controls as the top-level control. Of course, now most hierarchy of controls, including the one used by OSHA, include elimination and substitution as ...

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 ...