A trio of federal watchdog reports found conditions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that posed risks to mental health patients. Referred to as “suicide hazards” in the reports, ...

Practicing proper garage safety goes further than just cleaning up spills, putting away your tools, and wearing protective gear when working on a project.

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 ...

Safety is paramount in the sheet metal workplace, and yet, hazards lurk in even the most benign environments. From slips and falls to chemical exposures, the potential for accidents is always present.

A job hazard analysis (JHA) is completed prior to the start of any construction job where there is potential for injury or accident. Larger general contractors have made these a common requirement ...

Lianne M Lefsrud receives funding from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Alberta Justice, WorkSafeBC, Mitacs, Alberta Innovates, and the Lynch School of ...

Physical hazards in construction sites are commonplace. They are just one of the many types of hazards construction workers can face, though. Below are seven common hazards on construction sites and ...