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Cutting to the Chase in Hand Protection

How should you decide which gloves will best protect your workers from cut and puncture hazards?

The Sounds of Safety

The Sounds of Safety

It all loops back to safety.

An Overview of SAMHSA’s New Oral Fluid Testing Guidelines

An Overview of SAMHSA's New Oral Fluid Testing Guidelines

SAMHSA’s mandatory guidelines have served as the blueprint for many state drug testing laws and policies since 1988. But new methods for oral fluids testing will mean big changes.

The Case for Managing Human Factors at Heights

The Case for Managing Human Factors at Heights

Employers should follow safety regulations to protect their employees. But quite frankly, those measures do not cut it.

Next Generation Fall Protection Equipment Makes Work at Height Safer than Ever

Next Generation Fall Protection Equipment Makes Work at Height Safer than Ever

Manufacturers are making fall protection equipment that is not only stronger, but also lighter than ever before.

Recognizing and Preventing Heat-Related Hazards as Temperatures Rise

Recognizing and Preventing Heat-Related Hazards as Temperatures Rise

Employers must work to protect workers from heat-related illnesses during the hot summer months.

Understanding Modern Head Protection

Understanding the differences between various kinds of head protection products available means employers can protect their workers with the best kind of protection.

Dynamic Leadership Means Going Beyond Asking “Why?”

The key to a good leader is not just someone who asks the “why” behind a problem; they also ask the “what” and the “how.”



Choosing the Right Protective Clothing

Choosing the Right Protective Clothing

Three tips for choosing the right kind of protective apparel for workers.

Federal Court Orders Railway to Pay $696,173 in Whistleblower Case

After the US Department of Labor found out a railway retaliated against a whistleblower, the Colorado US District Court has cited the railway to pay thousands.

How Can Employers Help Workers Get Better Sleep and Increase Lifespans?

How Can Employers Help Workers Get Better Sleep and Increase Lifespans?

Sleep deprivation can affect our energy levels, productivity levels, and our livelihoods. Here’s how employers might be able to help.

Oregon OSHA Cites Lumber Company for Six Violations

Mid-Columbia Lumber Products is being cited for violating job safety rules by Oregon OSHA in connection with an accident investigation.

NSC Asks Presidential Candidates to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

NSC Asks Presidential Candidates to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

The National Safety Council has asked presidential candidates to utilize the National Plan to Address Opioid Misuse—a recent plan to combat addiction.

The Google-Sized Conundrum

The Google-Sized Conundrum

Google says it fired four workers for violating company policy, but workers are saying the company is punishing them for speaking out about company ethics.

OSHA Raises Awareness for Fall Hazards in May

The week of May 4 through 8 is OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down—meant to raise awareness about fall hazards in construction.

It Pays to be Safe: Three Investments Manufacturing Companies Can Make to Protect the Bottom Line

It Pays to be Safe: Three Investments Manufacturing Companies Can Make to Protect the Bottom Line

Below are three innovative ways that organizations are investing in their employees to set themselves up for the next decade, while protecting themselves from the current manufacturing downturn.

Report your Workplace Injuries to OSHA Before March 2

The deadline for electronically reporting your OSHA Form 300A data for the 2019 year is fast approaching.

VPPPA Announces Award and Scholarship Opportunities

A new press release by the VPPPA has some exciting news for the awards and scholarship season.

OH&S SafetyPod: Hand Protection: Hazards, Standards and Glove, Oh My!

Episode 6

OH&S SafetyPod: Hand Protection: Hazards, Standards and Gloves, Oh My!

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with not one, but two, members of the ISEA Hand Protection Group — Jill Clements and Matt Block — to discuss reducing the risks of hand injuries. Sponsored by Glove Guard.

Worker Fatalities Rates Decline, but Worker Suicide Rates Increase

Worker Fatalities Rates Decline, but Worker Suicide Rates Increase

A recent report by the Bureau of Labor statistics reveals that companies are losing more and more employees to suicide—and they don’t really know what to do about it.

Product Showcase

  • Safety Knives

    The Safety Knife Company has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, strapping, shrink or plastic wrap or a variety of other packing materials. Because these knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard deep, they will not only protect employees against lacerations but they will also save product. The Metal Detectable versions have revolutionary metal detectable polypropylene knife bodies specifically for the food and pharmaceutical industries. This material can be detected and rejected by typical detection machines and is X-ray visible. Read More

  • 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

  • NoiseCHEK Personal Noise Dosimeter

    SKC NoiseCHEK is the easiest-to-use dosimeter available! Designed specifically for OEHS professionals, SKC NoiseCHEK offers the easiest operation and accurate noise measurements. Everything you need is right in your palm. Pair Bluetooth models to your mobile devices and monitor workers remotely with the SmartWave dB app without interrupting workflow. Careful design features like a locking windscreen, sturdy clip, large front-lit display, bright status LEDs, and more make NoiseCHEK the top choice in noise dosimeters. Demo NoiseCHEK at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. Read More

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