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The simple addition of a bump cap is the equivalent of a buying an insurance policy. It

One Heck of a Bump

Depending on the environment, bump caps can be customized to suit most situations.

The Ins and Outs of Safety

Ask and listen for real suggestions of where workers see Safety falling short (non-defensively, of course).

Make sure the weight rating of the ladder you choose is greater than your weight and all of the clothes, tools, and equipment you will be wearing/carrying. (Little Giant Ladder Systems photo)

Ladder Safety Month: Ladder Safety Tips

When climbed properly, a ladder in good condition will never be the cause of the accident.

Until marijuana production, manufacturing, labeling, and distribution become standardized, use, safety, and wellness will continue to be a foggy area. (OraSure Technologies graphic)

Marijuana in the Workplace

Employers' policies should restrict marijuana use to the extent permitted by law.

Look for a headband with the level of resilience and interoperability that meets the specific application. Then, select those with lightweight design and materials to support long-time wear. (Honeywell Safety & Productivity Solutions photo)

Not Your Grandpa's Ear Muffs

Advances in passive hearing protection improve comfort, fit, and function.

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Creating an Electrical Safety Culture: The Dangers of Complacency

Complacency can be dangerous when it comes to protecting the face and hands or properly protecting yourself from devastating electrical shock hazards.

The sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is set for May 6-10, 2019. Falls from height cause more than one-third of U.S. construction deaths.

Far Too Many Fatal Falls

The latest BLS CFOI data showed 747 construction trades workers died in 2017, and that fatal falls were at their highest level in the 26-year history of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

Keeping clean, cool, and convenient water accessible to workers can prove to be more challenging than one would think. The use of hydration packs is a good way to not only solve for that challenge, but encourage more intake of water. (Ergodyne photo)

When Work Brings the Heat: Your Guide to Heat Stress Risks and Solutions

You can't change the weather, but you can change your approach to working in the heat.



If we can aggregate the data to change how people work, isolate them from hazards, and eventually eliminate hazards, we can tap into the full potential of connected safety. (Industrial Scientific photo)

How Much Awareness is Too Much Awareness?

We are already struggling to tread water in a sea of devices vying for our attention. When connected safety programs are properly implemented, these can be a life raft, and with some work, a speed boat to navigate these waters.

NTSB Finds Incorrectly Installed Tapping Tee Caused Explosion

A locking sleeve was not attached to the gas main at the Millersville, Pa., site of the July 2017 explosion, and two of four nylon bolts needed to secure the tee to the main were broken.

About Those Robots . . . .

Robot density will be high in Japan because of its aging population, and the Asian robot market as a whole "will explode," the report predicts.

Technology advances mean high-performance FRC can finally match non-FR in weight, flex, softness, and moisture management. (Tyndale Company photo)

Is Comfortable FRC an Urban Myth?

Recent fabric and style advances are challenging conventional wisdom.

Any person who may be exposed to the electrical energy should be party to the LOTO procedure.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Electrical Safety Simplified

LOTO is an integral part of the electrical safety requirements contained in the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

PG&E Repeatedly Delayed Safety Work on Power Line Suspected in California Wildfire, Report Says

PG&E told regulators in 2013 that it intended to replace much of the infrastructure on the Caribou-Palermo line, including towers and wires, according to the report. However, the company resubmitted that plan in 2014, 2015, and 2016, postponing the planned work.

House of Representatives Passes Bill for Firefighter Safety, Technology

House of Representatives Passes Bill for Firefighter Safety, Technology

Tools for firefighter safety provided for by the bill include safety alerts for managers, a database to track on-the-job injuries and wildland firefighter deaths, and GPS locators for firefighting crews.

PHMSA Announces Rule to Strengthen Safety for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft

“This rule will strengthen safety for the traveling public by addressing the unique challenges lithium batteries pose in transportation,” U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao said.

DEA Launches Improved System for Registered Drug Manufacturers, Distributors to Combat Opioid Epidemic

DEA Launches Improved System for Registered Drug Manufacturers, Distributors to Combat Opioid Epidemic

DEA regulations require distributors to know their customers and develop a system to identify and report orders that seem suspicious. This new tool will help manufacturers and distributors make informed choices about whether new customers are purchasing disproportionate amounts of controlled substances.

British Columbia Government Creates New Mining Departments to Enhance Safety

"We are putting additional resources in place to enable more frequent inspections and upping enforcement to keep mines safe, for workers and for our environment," said Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

Survey Finds Few Health Professionals Prepared to Address Patients' Substance Abuse

More than 60 percent of the nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and mental health professionals reported they did not feel adequately prepared to engage in motivational conversations with their patients to promote behavior change, according to a Kognito whitepaper co-authored by a faculty consultant at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Mississippi Paper Manufacturer Faces $303,657 in OSHA Penalties

Paper products manufacturer von Drehle Corp. faces penalties totaling $303,657, including a penalty for the maximum amount allowed by law.

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