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Trends in Industrial Footwear Protection

With evolving safety technologies come changes in foot protection. Here are four topics you don’t want to miss.

Put Your Best Foot Forward: How to Choose the Right Boot for the Job

Put Your Best Foot Forward: How to Choose the Right Boot for the Job

Proper footwear is needed for nearly every occupation and setting, so why not make sure you understand the options?

Warning Ahead: Relying on Non-Entry Rescue for Permit Required Confined Spaces

Warning Ahead: Relying on Non-Entry Rescue for Permit Required Confined Spaces

Nothing is as simple as it seems; the unexpected happens every day.

Energizing & Internalizing Safety: Three Strategic Principles for Breakthrough Results

Engaging workers in safety is way more effective than telling them about it, or being passive.

Using the Industrial Internet of Things to Create a Safer Workplace

Using the Industrial Internet of Things to Create a Safer Workplace

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows safety managers to utilize modern, industrial hardware and technology.

Vision and Eye Health Assurance and Protection in the Workplace

Vision and Eye Health Assurance and Protection in the Workplace

Vision and eye health go beyond the regular checkup— don’t skimp on appropriate vision PPE.

The Psychology of Safety: It’s a State of Mind

Safety in the workplace is just as much about injury as it is about emotional and mental wellness.

Covering the Bases Welding PPE from Head to Toe

Covering the Bases Welding PPE from Head to Toe

When it comes to defending against the hazards faced by welders every day, you must incorporate protective gear from head to toe.



Fire Inspections Can Foster a Workplace Culture of Prevention

From fire extinguisher training to prepared exit strategies to sprinklers, every aspect of workplace fire prevention affects worker and company safety.

The Science Behind Your FR Clothing

The Science Behind Your FR Clothing

Have you ever wondered how protective flame resistant (FR) fabrics resist catching fire? We have your answers.

Selecting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Industrial Plants

Selecting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Industrial Plants

Don’t let your industrial fires get out of hand—or happen at all. Here are some factors to consider.

The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package, Broken Down

The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package, Broken Down

The government’s massive aid package provides economic relief to several groups impacted by the pandemic—including individuals. See how you or your business could be affected.

Construction Considered ‘Essential’ Business in Many US Regions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments local and federal have asked nonessential businesses to close or suspend operation. Many states are considering construction as essential—and the industry hopes to take that to the federal level.

Can Your Boss Make You Come into Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

A USA Today article answers all your questions about what your employer can and cannot ask you to, and if you have to come into work during this time.

Fighting Occupational Burnout in Three Ways

Fighting Occupational Burnout in Three Ways

Many industries face high levels of burnout, but the healthcare profession ranks at the top—especially in today’s coronavirus times. One organizational psychologist provides insight on how to fight burnout in three ways.

OH&S SafetyPod: Under the Microscope: OSHA

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OH&S SafetyPod: Under the Microscope: OSHA's New Fall Protection Requirements

Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with LJB Inc. Principal Thom Kramer to discuss OSHA's updated regulations on fall protection and walking-working surfaces.

Postal Service Workers Concerned for their Health Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Many postal service workers are growing increasingly concerned for their health and safety as they struggle to gain access to protective supplies like gloves and sanitizer.

Protecting the Safety of Essential Services Workers

Protecting the Safety of Essential Services Workers

We stand together by standing apart.

High Power Laser Safety

High Power Laser Safety

Laser safety is a commonly misunderstood topic. Here are several of the major hazards of industrial class 4 lasers, and the current methods of protection.

NSC Hosts Leading Indicator Wellbeing Webinar

On April 1, 2020, the National Safety Council will host a free virtual event for community and public health. Don’t miss it!

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    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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