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Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment

Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment

In a constantly evolving manufacturing environment, fostering a culture of safety through employee engagement, data-driven analysis, interactive training and strategic automation is essential for mitigating risks and ensuring workplace safety.

Using Technology to Enhance Safety for Farm and Food Processing Workers

Using Technology to Enhance Safety for Farm and Food Processing Workers

Emerging technologies and proper protective equipment can significantly enhance safety for agricultural and food processing workers by preventing injuries and enabling early intervention.

Safer and Smarter: Why Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards Matter

Safer and Smarter: Why Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards Matter

Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) standards are essential for enhancing safety, efficiency and user-centered design across various industries, reducing errors and promoting inclusivity.

Take the Coaching Approach During Your Next On-Site Meeting

Take the Coaching Approach During Your Next On-Site Meeting

Using a coaching approach during on-site safety meetings fosters a learning environment that encourages awareness, shared experiences and behavioral change.

New Study Reveals California

New Study Reveals California's Most Hazardous Job Sectors

Agriculture leads as the most dangerous industry, followed by transportation and construction.

ASSP Safety 2024 Closing Session Focused on Innovation

ASSP Safety 2024 Closing Session Focused on Innovation

Author and speaker Kyle Scheele emphasizes the power of constraints to drive innovation in safety practices.

ASSP Recognizes Latest Fellow

The association publicly bestowed its top honor on Daniel Hopwood at last week’s Safety 2024 event. The association also honored three other award recipients at the conference.

Safety 2024 Sets a Record and Drives Home Value

OH&S editors Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss some of the key highlights at last week’s historic Safety 2024 event, hosted by the ASSP. From the opening keynote to the compelling offerings on the expo floor, this episode is packed with show details.



Digital Transformation Can Improve Safety Culture, Mitigate Fire Risk

Digital Transformation Can Improve Safety Culture, Mitigate Fire Risk

Digital transformation significantly enhances safety culture and fire risk mitigation by integrating advanced digital solutions into safety management systems.

Elevating the Discussion Around Invisible Disabilities

Creating inclusive work environments that recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities like hearing loss can significantly improve the quality of life and job performance for affected individuals.

‘De-Weaponizing’ Accountability to Change Culture

This week’s opening keynote speaker at ASSP’s Safety 2024, Jessica Kriegel, outlined a model for how organizations can make meaningful and lasting changes in safety culture.

Safety 2024: ASSP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce 10-Year Agreement

Safety 2024: ASSP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce 10-Year Agreement

ASSP and USACE will focus on improving employee safety training and advancing occupational health practices.

ASSP Bringing Annual Safety Event to Orlando in July 2025

The organization’s annual event will take place from July 22-24, 2025.

Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI

Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI

Experts discuss AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, safety and innovation.

ASSP Safety 2024: A Glimpse into the Concurrent Sessions

Every year, the ASSP offers a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored specifically for safety professionals.

ASSP’s Safety 2024 Attendance Hits Historic High

ASSP’s Safety 2024 Attendance Hits Historic High

For the first time in its history, this week’s Safety 2024 — running Aug. 7-9 in Denver — has sold out its entire attendance.

Keeping an Ear Out for New Safety Insights

ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly discusses her organization’s annual Corporate Listening Tour, the primary safety challenges currently facing organizations it has uncovered, and how safety professionals can address them.

Preventative Hydration Protocols for Heat Stress Management: Applications from Sport Science

Personalized hydration protocols, informed by sports science, are essential for preventing heat stress and ensuring the safety and performance of industrial workers exposed to extreme heat.

7 Creative Ways to Improve Pedestrian and Forklift Safety

7 Creative Ways to Improve Pedestrian and Forklift Safety

Ensuring pedestrian and forklift safety in industrial environments is crucial, and implementing creative strategies can significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.

MSHA Finds 195 Violations During June 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 195 Violations During June 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 15 mines, identifying 31 significant and substantial violations as well as 3 unwarrantable failure findings.

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