A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent study indicates that traditional methods for assessing worker exposure to hazards, which often rely on professional opinion and experience, may ...

Pyrophoric materials are substances that ignite instantly upon exposure to oxygen. They can also be water-reactive, where heat and hydrogen (a flammable gas) are produced. Other common hazards include ...

ECRI, the patient safety organization, has published its annual list of the 10 health technology hazards it's watching in 2024. As part of its safety-focused mission, the nonprofit ECRI conducts ...

Recalls of home-based medical devices and defective single-use devices are the top two concerns on the Pennsylvania-based non-profit's top 10 technology hazards for 2023. The growing popularity of ...