Daily Archives: 30 January 2022

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies and societies around the world and has resulted in profound impacts on the world of work, confirming the vital role of occupational safety and health (OSH) for protecting and promoting human life, sustainable development, public services and recovery strategies. According to the recent WHO/ILO Joint estimates , each year over…

Supply chain management has become a point of focus for many organizations today. Logistics networks face increasing demand and complexity, and businesses are investing more in maximizing efficiency. However, these efforts may overlook occupational health and safety in the name of speed and profitability. Transportation and shipping have the second-largest number of workplace injuries resulting in days…

OSHA is accepting nominations until Feb. 22 for an employee representative on its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. ACCSH advises the Department of Labor and OSHA on upcoming standards affecting the construction industry and “the administration of safety and health provisions” in the Construction Safety Act of 1969. ACCSH consists of 15 members appointed by the…

A group of Canadian researchers is seeking to refine how humans and robots collaborate with each other in industrial settings. Industrial robots are usually “fixed and programmed to operate at high speeds and perform tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, pick-and-place and material handling,” states a Dec. 14 press release from the University of British…