Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As millions of American workers return to their work desks ...

In every workplace, whether it's an office setting or a construction site, the concept of risk tolerance plays a crucial role in determining the overall health and safety standards. Risk tolerance ...

Providing a safe workplace should be an important goal for all employers. While this can entail significant investments, the value of advancing workplace safety and health is well worth it. A strong ...

As organizations grow, so do their safety risks, regulatory obligations, and operational complexities. A structured EHS management system creates the backbone for aligning teams, standardizing ...

With a global workforce in a variety of settings including offices, laboratories and manufacturing plants, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our Viatris colleagues regardless of their ...

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on people's mental health. Steady streams of research articles revealed higher rates of drug overdoses, increased alcohol consumption in many countries, greater ...

In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps ...

A new report New Value of Safety in a Changing World, from the National Safety Council, in conjunction with Lloyd's Register Foundation, explores the interconnectedness of safety, sustainability and ...

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 ...

Jason Walker does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

In April 2025, hundreds of NIOSH officials were terminated as part of a so-called Reduction in Force, or RIF. Under pressure ...