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Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Employers in the oil and gas industry need to leverage automation to enhance the safety of lone workers, who face significant risks in remote and isolated job sites.

National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

The national campaign aims to reduce trench-related fatalities and injuries.

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

The Illinois-based construction company now faces $264,407 in proposed penalties.

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat stress is increasingly threatening the health and productivity of millions of workers globally, necessitating urgent action from policymakers, employers and workers.

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

The study links diversity, equity and inclusion to reducing musculoskeletal disorders.

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

Safety has historically received a lot more attention and mindshare on projects than quality.

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Understanding the crucial role that AEDs play in workplace emergency preparedness.

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Like everything, safety starts with using the right tools. Here’s how to leverage simple, but powerful training apps.



Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

This weekly inspection and testing regimen will promote workplace safety through regulatory adherence.

Streamlining Safety

Streamlining Safety

User-friendly features in eyewashes and emergency fixtures make all the difference.

3 Ways to Manage Third Party Risk in Construction

3 Ways to Manage Third Party Risk in Construction

Hiring third parties in construction can pose risks in construction, but with a clear strategy in place, those risks can be managed.

What You Need to Know About the Future of Workplace Testing

What You Need to Know About the Future of Workplace Testing

How evolving cannabis laws are impacting workplace safety protocols and why maintaining and updating rigorous drug testing remains essential for employers across various industries.

Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Modernizing safety protocols involves integrating technology into EHS management.

Getting SMART About Training

Getting SMART About Training

How using SMART goals can help drive safety training success.

What You Don

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Employees must be trained on the hazardous chemicals in their work area. What do employers need to know to comply with standards and protect their employees effectively?

The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

The NFPA 70E Technical Committee has published its 2024 revisions to the standard, prioritizing safety and adaptability over mere compliance

Gauging Hand Safety

Gauging Hand Safety

What is glove gauge, and how does it affect hand safety and performance?

Why ‘One Size Fits All’ Is Wrong

Why ‘One Size Fits All’ Is Wrong

Choosing task-specific, properly fitting PPE is essential for worker safety, productivity and cost-effectiveness.

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

Choosing the right supplied air respirator involves understanding specific hazards, regulatory requirements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort to maintain worker safety in toxic environments.

Core Methods for Significantly Preventing Soft-Tissue Injuries

Soft-tissue injuries are prevalent, persistent and pernicious, and result in significant direct costs and pain and lost productivity, as well as hampered workflow.

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