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What Does the New Leadership at DOL Mean for OSHA and MSHA?

With the departure of Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor, the Department of Labor (DOL) immediately got an acting chief who is expected to more closely align with the White House.

This Week is Respiratory Protection Week: Celebrating 100 Years of Respiratory Health

This Week is Respiratory Protection Week: Celebrating 100 Years of Respiratory Health

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) celebrates one hundred years of respirator protection and certification with the first annual Respiratory Protection Week.

The Divergence of Mechanical and Electrical Lockout—A Best Practice Approach

The Divergence of Mechanical and Electrical Lockout—A Best Practice Approach

There is an important relationship that exists between lockout and electrical safety.

NSC 2019 Here in One Week: OH&S Sponsor Spotlight

Just one week from now, OH&S will join other industry professionals in San Diego at the 2019 NSC Congress and Expo! Meet the OH&S sponsors for the show.

Ambulance Workers Are More Likely to Get Injured—and Assaulted—on the Job

Ambulance Workers Are More Likely to Get Injured—and Assaulted—on the Job

A recent study reports that emergency response workers are much more likely to suffer injury and assault on the job. These injuries and assault are also likely largely underreported, researchers suspect.

Preparing for NSC 2019 Congress & Expo

The National Safety Council is expecting more than 15,000 safety professionals to attend the annual Congress & Expo this month.

Headed to San Diego

I am eager to fully submerse myself in the safety industry by making new connections



Working Towards ISO 45001 Certification and Beyond

Working Towards ISO 45001 Certification and Beyond

The adoption of ISO 45001 can significantly improve your safety management system.

Take a Walk Through the New Footwear Safety Standards

Take a Walk Through the New Footwear Safety Standards

A guide to updated ASTM safety requirements for footwear.

Is Your Organization Ready to Build a Culture of Safety?

Is Your Organization Ready to Build a Culture of Safety?

Six steps to turning your safety program into a safety culture.

Three Benefits of Using AR/FR Base Layers for Arc Flash Protection

Three Benefits of Using AR/FR Base Layers for Arc Flash Protection

Appropriate base layers for electrical workers are a useful element in an AR/FR garment system.

Materials Handling Training Throughout the Facility

Materials Handling Training Throughout the Facility

Safely managing hazardous materials isn’t just a series of tasks for the crew at the receiving dock to complete.

Defending Against Dry Eye Syndrome

Defending Against Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome is very common, impacting more than 3 million people per year.

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Practical steps to take to improve consistency across locations and reduce workload for your ergonomics site leaders.

Technologies Helping to Drive the Future of Jobsite Safety

Technologies Helping to Drive the Future of Jobsite Safety

New products and systems designed to supplement observations and free up managers to be more efficient.

Kennedy Space Center: Innovative Non-Conductive Fall Protection

Kennedy Space Center: Innovative Non-Conductive Fall Protection

Electronically non-conductive ladder fall protection system makes working on lightning towers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center safer and more efficient.

Put Your Feet First

Put Your Feet First

Don’t neglect your feet when choosing safety footwear.

Curious and Curiouser

Curious and Curiouser

Remarkable indoor air quality case studies and best practices

Hearing Protection Devices and Solutions

Hearing Protection Devices and Solutions

Steps can be taken to help protect workers’ hearing in a wide variety of industries.

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