From schools and hospitals to commercial buildings, construction teams must coordinate vehicle and pedestrian traffic to protect workers and the public while facilities remain operational.

As state laws and workplace risks evolve, more employers are reexamining how they protect employees who work alone.

A newly signed law strengthens procedures for investigating serious workplace incidents and expands potential criminal ...

Keith Sonderling took the ceremonial oath Oct. 9 as the 31st U.S. secretary of labor. He heads the department that includes ...

Three contractor employees were killed Sept. 25 in a single incident in a Riverside County highway work zone. The deaths ...

International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.

The New York State Department of Labor's Elevator Safety and Standards Advisory Board will meet at the department's Harriman campus in Albany and its 199 Church St. office in New York City. Room ...

The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.

The Hidden Toll of Heat on the Factory Floor. Hot workplaces can wear workers down, but a few simple steps can help managers spot and reduce the problem. By Jay Fizer; Oct 12, 202 ...

The Safety Knife Company LLC has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, ...

A worker installing a storm sewer was killed when a 12-foot-deep trench collapsed, prompting citations for alleged cave-in, ...

VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams reflects on the 2026 Safety+ Symposium and discusses the association’s priorities for VPP and workplace safety in 2027.