Although worker safety hazards in the oil and gas extraction industry are well-known, there is very little published data regarding occupational health hazards—such as the types and magnitude of risks for chemical exposures—during oil and gas extraction operations.
A recent Business Group on Health (BGH) survey found that heightened interest and spending on glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) drugs is a major driver of rising health care costs in 2025.
As fall and winter bring colder temperatures, the warm interior of your home can provide shelter, breeding spaces and access to nourishment for household pests. Any pest invasion—flies, rodents, squirrels, wasps, ants and various bugs—can cause property damage as well as health and safety hazards for any homeowner.
Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also when most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. More than 300,000 of such incidents happen yearly between October and December, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
In recent years, cyber incidents have surged in both cost and frequency. That’s why it’s vital for businesses of all sizes and sectors to understand their digital exposures and take steps to minimize damages that may result from cyber incidents. In particular, businesses should consider their reputational risks.
Many medical devices contain configurable embedded computer systems that can be vulnerable to cyber security breaches. In addition, as medical devices are increasingly interconnected via the Internet, hospital networks, other medical devices or smartphones, there is an increased risk of cybersecurity breaches, which could affect how a medical device operates.
Addressing mental health in schools is a critical aspect of fostering a supportive and nurturing educational environment. As mental health challenges among students become more prominent, schools are increasingly recognizing the need for effective support strategies and resources to address these issues
Shale gas exploration represents vast economic opportunity and an environmental advantage over other fossil fuel sources. However, the extensive use of horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing means that there are specific, unique risks involved in this type of drilling that are not present in low-pressure, low-volume drilling.
A new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule went into effect on June 25, that prohibits the disclosure of protected health information related to lawful reproductive health care in certain situations.
In a decision that could have major implications nationwide, a federal judge has put the Federal Trade Commission's controversial new rule restricting the use of non-compete agreements on hold, at least temporarily.
