Moral hazard exists when a party to a transaction has an incentive to take unusual business risks because they are unlikely ...

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

How safety and health professionals can scope out the big picture of workplace hazards and assess their risks through Visual Literacy practices. Here’s a hypothetical scenario: You are a safety and ...

The introduction of process safety system–specific malware into the manufacturing world in 2017 intensified the discussion around the convergence of safety and cybersecurity. If a cyberattack could ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

All medical devices have risk. “You, as the manufacturer, are responsible for determining the risk of your medical device and if that risk is acceptable,” said Joseph Tartal, FDA deputy director in ...

Apply hazard analysis and effective communication to lessen the impact of hazard events on communities. Photo by Jose Fredy Cruz Centeno. Add geophysical and social aspects to your hazard mitigation ...

Climate change poses a growing threat to health care systems worldwide, exposing weaknesses in infrastructure, workforce, and governance. Climate risk—defined by the interaction of hazard, exposure, ...

These reports provide an overview of the disaster risks for three cities in Sierra Leone: Freetown, Makeni, and Bo. The results of this study will help to inform the understanding of natural hazards ...