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Visitor Management: A Frontline Defense in Worker Safety

Visitor Management: A Frontline Defense in Worker Safety

Visitor management systems offer a modern solution that can replace outdated methods, while improving workplace security, compliance and efficiency.

Lung Diseases and Indoor Air Quality: Preventive Measures for At-Risk Industries

Lung Diseases and Indoor Air Quality Preventive Measures for At Risk Industries

Improving indoor air quality is essential in preventing occupational lung diseases, especially in at-risk industries, through proper ventilation, protective equipment and strategic preventive measures.

U.S. Labor Department Introduces Severe Injury Report Dashboard

U.S. Labor Department Introduces Severe Injury Report Dashboard

This new online tool offers interactive access to workplace injury data from federal OSHA-covered states.

MSHA Identifies 239 Violations During Impact Inspections in July 2024

MSHA Identifies 239 Violations During Impact Inspections in July 2024

The agency inspected 16 mines, identifying 70 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures.

National COSH Town Hall on Sept. 5 to Address Dangers of Workplace Heat Hazards

National COSH Town Hall on Sept. 5 to Address Dangers of Workplace Heat Hazards

Workers and public officials will discuss the proposed OSHA heat standard and potential solutions on September 5, 2024.

OSHA’s Proposed Rule on Heat Protections Is Now Open for Public Comment

OSHA’s Proposed Rule on Heat Protections Is Now Open for Public Comment

This proposed regulation would impact 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor environments.

VPPPA Closed Safety+ Symposium with a Night of Baseball

VPPPA Closes Safety+ Symposium with a Night of Baseball

Over 500 Safety+ Symposium attendees celebrated the event's conclusion with a night of baseball at Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies defeated the Miami Marlins.

VPPPA Plans to Bring Safety+ Symposium to St. Louis in 2025

VPPPA Plans to Bring Safety+ Symposium to St. Louis in 2025

The VPPPA’s annual event is set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from August 11-14, 2025.



VPPPA Wraps 40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium

The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium marked its 40th year with and expo, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities, drawing safety professionals from across industries to Aurora, Colo.

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How Dust Testing Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in Manufacturing: A Q&A Guide

Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in manufacturing facilities is essential for worker safety and operational efficiency. Dust generated from various processes can pose significant health risks to workers and negatively affect product quality.

Olympic Gold Medalist to Deliver Tomorrow’s Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken Rouen will share lessons on pushing performance beyond limits during the closing keynote of the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on Wednesday, August 28.

VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers.

VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning

VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning

Topics included process safety management, confined space safety and industrial hygiene best practices.

40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium Kicks Off with Keynote, Celebration, and Golf Tournament

The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium opens with an inspiring keynote from Ben Nemtin, a lively exhibit hall celebration, and a successful scholarship golf tournament in Aurora, CO.

Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards

Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards

Implementing essential ergonomic design standards significantly reduces workplace injuries, enhances productivity, and ensures safer and more efficient work environments.

Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety

Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety

Proper visual and auditory health are essential components of workplace safety, impacting not just individual workers but the entire workforce's well-being and efficiency.

Safety+ 2024 Special Activities Take Attendees Beyond the Sessions

Safety+ 2024 Special Activities Take Attendees Beyond the Sessions

Golf, a 5K run and a baseball game add fun and camaraderie to the VPPPA’s annual symposium.

Safety+ 2024 Workshops Aim to Elevate Safety Practices

Safety+ 2024 Workshops Aim to Elevate Safety Practices

In-depth sessions at the VPPPA’s annual event offer practical insights and tools for continuous improvement.

Safety+ 2024 Provides Hands-On Networking to Build Connections Across Industries

Safety+ 2024 Provides Hands-On Networking to Build Connections Across Industries

Receptions and events at VPPPA’s annual event offer opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.

VPPPA Brings Safety+ Symposium to Colorado for Its 40th Year

VPPPA Brings Safety+ Symposium to Colorado for Its 40th Year

VPPPA’s annual event in Aurora, Colorado, aims to enhance safety practices across industries.

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    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

  • Safety Shower Test Cart

    The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More

  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

    Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. Read More

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