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Pet Product Manufacturer Faces OSHA Violations Following Severe Employee Injury

Pet Product Manufacturer Faces OSHA Violations Following Severe Employee Injury

Doskocil Manufacturing Inc. received one willful violation and eight serious violations, totaling $278,851 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Offers Safety Guidance to Flood Recovery Workers in Florida

OSHA Offers Safety Guidance to Flood Recovery Workers in Florida

Flood recovery presents hazards such as power loss, water accumulation and saturation of building materials and electrical components.

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Common Safety Issues With Poor Indoor Air Quality at Manufacturing Facilities

Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for the safety of employees, the efficiency of operations and adherence to regulatory standards. However, it is a constant challenge for manufacturers.

New Report Uncovers Increasing Call for Human Sustainability in the Workplace

New Report Uncovers Increasing Call for Human Sustainability in the Workplace

The study defines human sustainability as “the degree to which an organization creates value for people as human beings.”

NSC Reaches 200 Signatures on Its MSD Pledge, Awards Nearly $265,000 in Grants

NSC Reaches 200 Signatures on Its MSD Pledge, Awards Nearly $265,000 in Grants

The participating organizations represent nearly 2.9 million employees worldwide.

NIOSH Offers Free Resources for Heat Stress Prevention Among Mine Workers

NIOSH Offers Free Resources for Heat Stress Prevention Among Mine Workers

The organization’s heat stress resources include an instructor-led training module.

MEMIC Honors L.L.Bean and Cynthia Murphy of CEI for Workforce Safety and Partnership

MEMIC Honors L.L.Bean and Cynthia Murphy of CEI for Workforce Safety and Partnership

The awards were presented at MEMIC Group’s recent annual meeting of policyholders.

Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Employers in the oil and gas industry need to leverage automation to enhance the safety of lone workers, who face significant risks in remote and isolated job sites.



National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

The national campaign aims to reduce trench-related fatalities and injuries.

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

The Illinois-based construction company now faces $264,407 in proposed penalties.

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat stress is increasingly threatening the health and productivity of millions of workers globally, necessitating urgent action from policymakers, employers and workers.

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

The study links diversity, equity and inclusion to reducing musculoskeletal disorders.

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

Safety has historically received a lot more attention and mindshare on projects than quality.

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Understanding the crucial role that AEDs play in workplace emergency preparedness.

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Like everything, safety starts with using the right tools. Here’s how to leverage simple, but powerful training apps.

Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

This weekly inspection and testing regimen will promote workplace safety through regulatory adherence.

Streamlining Safety

Streamlining Safety

User-friendly features in eyewashes and emergency fixtures make all the difference.

3 Ways to Manage Third Party Risk in Construction

3 Ways to Manage Third Party Risk in Construction

Hiring third parties in construction can pose risks in construction, but with a clear strategy in place, those risks can be managed.

What You Need to Know About the Future of Workplace Testing

What You Need to Know About the Future of Workplace Testing

How evolving cannabis laws are impacting workplace safety protocols and why maintaining and updating rigorous drug testing remains essential for employers across various industries.

Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Modernizing safety protocols involves integrating technology into EHS management.

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  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

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