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Six Tips for Where, When and How to Choose and Use Self-Retracting Lifelines

Six Tips for Where, When and How to Choose and Use Self-Retracting Lifelines

SRLs are designed to help you focus on the job, not the PPE.

The Eyes Have It: Protecting Employee Vision with PPE

The Eyes Have It: Protecting Employee Vision with PPE

Selection and wearing the right eye protection saves on pain, recovery and cost.

The Fundamentals of Fall Protection for Workers at the Edge

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The Fundamentals of Fall Protection for Workers at the Edge

For many industrial employees, working at height is a regular part of the job.

A New Standard in Slip Resistant Safety Footwear

A New Standard in Slip Resistant Safety Footwear

A new ASTM standard could help employees feel safer on their feet.

Noise Surveys from the Trenches

Noise Surveys from the Trenches

Make tackling hazardous noise easier with the right tools and knowledge.

When Minutes Matter: CPR and AEDs at Work

When Minutes Matter: CPR and AEDs at Work

Training is key to managing a cardiac event at work.

Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Industrial Hygiene: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

A lot has changed in industrial hygiene, but one thing is constant: the need for worker health and safety.

Prioritizing Ergonomics Promotes Efficient Workplaces and Empowered Employees

Prioritizing Ergonomics Promotes Efficient Workplaces and Empowered Employees

As we continue to move through uncharted waters, it is important for businesses to keep employee safety top of mind.



OH&S Celebrates 14th New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S Celebrates 14th New Product of the Year Contest

Occupational Health & Safety’s annual product contest brought in more than 60 entries this year.

EHS Will Guide Future ESG Success for Many Organizations

EHS Will Guide Future ESG Success for Many Organizations

EHS records and reporting provide a baseline for an ESG program.

How New Technology and Innovation Make the Difference in Footwear Safety

How New Technology and Innovation Make the Difference in Footwear Safety

Tech-driven innovations are the key to providing workers with footwear that is comfortable, safe and convenient.

Everything You Need to Know About Forklift Safety

Everything You Need to Know About Forklift Safety

Understanding forklift safety could save lives.

Physiological Monitoring as a Determinant of Heat Stress

Physiological Monitoring as a Determinant of Heat Stress

Physiologic monitoring can help protect all workers from heat-related illness.

Why Considering Yourself a “Qualified Person” Might Not Keep You Safe

Why Considering Yourself a “Qualified Person” Might Not Keep You Safe

Not all definitions for “qualified” are the same.

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Some of the topics the respondents were surveyed on were the height of the fall, the cause and if the employer made changes.

Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

The ruling follows an incident in 2016 when a walkway collapsed with a worker on it.

VPPPA Continues Education, Networking Opportunities Through Future Events

Safety+ Symposium is over, but there are VPPPA events and resources to look forward to.

VPPPA Safety+ Symposium 2023 is Headed to Orlando, Florida

VPPPA has announced its latest location for their annual event.

Federal Court Issues Orders for Tampa Electric After Incident Killed Five Workers in 2017

Federal Court Issues Orders for Tampa Electric After Incident Killed Five Workers in 2017

The company must make changes, pay a penalty and will face probation after a court order.

Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program

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Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program

There are many things that safety directors, managers and leadership can do to ensure that employees are adhering to a vision protection program.

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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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