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Ensuring You Are Providing Safe Sanitizer for Your Employees

Ensuring You Are Providing Safe Sanitizer for Your Employees

The FDA has released a list of products you should not use due to toxic ingredients. Is your hand sanitizer on the list?

OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Questions — Answered: Weather Preparedness

Episode 22

OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Questions — Answered: Weather Preparedness

Westex by Milliken's Scott Francis stops by the podcast to answer your most commonly asked questions about FR/AR PPE in different weather types.

Nearly 400 Deaths May Occur on Roadways this Labor Day Weekend

The National Safety Council estimates nearly 400 fatalities and 45,000 injuries may occur this Labor Day Weekend as a result of impaired driving.

Five Industries that Would Benefit from Fall Detection

Five Industries that Would Benefit from Fall Detection

Different industries face different challenges and dangers, but there are some like the threat of falls that unfortunately exist across many industries.

Hong Kong Researchers Report the First Confirmed COVID-19 Reinfection Case

Researchers in Hong Kong have confirmed the first patient to be reinfected with COVID-19, suggesting that those who recover may only have short-lived immunity to the virus.

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Storing Flammable Chemicals

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Storing Flammable Chemicals

Although most facilities or homes will not store chemicals in massive quantities, improperly storing even a small amount of volatile chemicals can cause injury and even worse, death.

AIHA Announces New Guidance to Protect First Responders

OEHS professionals offer free educational guide and resources for emergency responders.

Best Practices to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses Amid COVID-19

Best Practices to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses Amid COVID-19

With COVID-19 restrictions and 2020 projected to be one of the hottest years on record, it’s important for employers, managers and workers to keep heat stress safety top of mind.



Episode 21

Safety Speak: U.S. Leading Causes of Death, Worker Virus Protection and Ladder Safety

In this mini Safety Speak episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new leading cause of death in the U.S, Oregon's new Worker Virus Protection Rule, a new ladder safety grant and effective safety leadership.

Firefighters Exposed to More Potentially Harmful Chemicals than Previously Thought

On-duty firefighters have an increased risk of experiencing exposure to PAHs, which are a family of chemicals known for their potential to cause cancer.

National Safety Council Announces Fully Virtual Event in March 2021

The world’s largest annual safety event will be held virtually in March rather than in person.

Oregon Proposes New Rule for Worker Virus Protection

Oregon Proposes New Rule for Worker Virus Protection

A new proposed rule from the Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration would mandate CDC recommendations to keep workers safe amid the pandemic.

OSHA and FDA Develop Checklist to Protect Food Industry Employees from COVID-19

The checklist includes considerations such as investigating exposures, determining when an employee should be tested and configuring a work environment to minimize the risk of a spread.

COVID-19 on Track to Become Third Leading Cause of Death in 2020

COVID-19 on Track to Become Third Leading Cause of Death in 2020

COVID-19 would only trail heart disease and cancer as the third most leading cause of death this year.

DOT Awards Nearly $80 Million to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

The grants equal the highest ever funding level for the critical safety of commercial motor vehicles.

University of Pittsburgh Professor to Develop Safer Ladders with Help From NIOSH Grant

Kurt Beschorner receives a $1.8M NIOSH grant to develop safer ladder design and climbing practices

Alliance Established to Protect Meatpacking Workers from Coronavirus

Alliance Established to Protect Meatpacking Workers from Coronavirus

OSHA has teamed up with the North American Meat Institute to provide information, guidance and access training resources for protection workers exposed to COVID-19.

NSC Announces Winners of Teen Safety and Community Advancement Awards

Recipients are those that have gone above and beyond to enhance safety in their respective areas.

Injured Construction Workers

Injured Construction Workers' Rights in the U.S.

The construction industry is dangerous in its nature. Therefore, both employers and employees must take safety rules seriously. In this article, we will discuss types of injuries and legal options for an injured construction worker.

New Study Shows Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Services Sector

New Study Shows Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Services Sector

New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health illustrates the increased risk of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in the service sector.

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