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 ...

A study reveals high exposure to cancer risk factors among health and social care workers in Europe, underscoring the need for enhanced protective measures.

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 ...

Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, ...

From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right ...

Medical experts from around the world called for strengthening radiation protection in medicine in the Bonn+ Call for Action outlined at a recent IAEA conference. Bonn+ will build on and modernize the ...