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Tips to Qualify the OSHA Exam Without Using a Study Guide

Tips to Qualify the OSHA Exam Without Using a Study Guide

For successfully tackling OSHA tests, it's beneficial to combine traditional study guides with strategic learning techniques such as active participation, practical safety implementation, and collaborative learning, rather than solely depending on study materials.

Manufacturers’ Pivotal Role in Safety: Innovation to Put Users in Control

Manufacturers’ Pivotal Role in Safety: Innovation to Put Users in Control

Products with built-in, innovative safety features need to be ubiquitous for the construction industry to effectively improve safety across the board.

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Ready to reduce workplace hand injuries?

Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. The good news is that hand injuries are the number one preventable industrial accident across all industries.

DOL Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Meeting in Tennessee

DOL Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Meeting in Tennessee

The group meets virtually in Oak Ridge, Tennesse, from May 8 to 9, 2024.

ISEA Advocates for Employers to Add Naloxone to First Aid Kits

ISEA Advocates for Employers to Add Naloxone to First Aid Kits

The over-the-counter medication is often used to combat opioid overdoses, an ongoing occurrence in the workplace.

OSHA’s 2023 Electronic Reporting Final Rule: Your FAQs Answered

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OSHA’s 2023 Electronic Reporting Final Rule: Your FAQs Answered

Ever since OSHA published its long-awaited final rule updating electronic injury and illness reporting requirements in its Recordkeeping Standard earlier this year, EHS professionals have had many questions.

A Recap of OSHA’s Recent National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)

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A Recap of OSHA’s Recent National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)

OSHA’s been busy over the last couple of years, and most discussion of their activity focuses on their rulemaking.

Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too

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Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too

EHS professionals are always trying to improve their workplace safety management programs, and implementing a safety management software system represents a major milestone along that journey.



MSHA Identifies 199 Violations in March 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Identifies 199 Violations in March 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 14 mines, where it identified 74 significant and substantial violations.

DOL Finalizes Enhancements to Farmworker Protection Rule

DOL Finalizes Enhancements to Farmworker Protection Rule

The updated rule aims to offer increased protection for workers under the H-2A program.

The Role of Smart Grids in Enhancing Electrical Safety

How smart grids and IoT technology help prevent electrical incidents and improve safety in the workplace.

Training Is Essential to Prevent Fatalities in Confined Spaces

Training Is Essential to Prevent Fatalities in Confined Spaces

Confined spaces safety training involves multiple critical elements to prevent accidents and safeguard the lives of workers in high-risk environments.

How Connected Safety Can Unlock Warehouse Safety

How Connected Safety Can Unlock Warehouse Safety

Using connected safety can ensure compliance with OSHA’s latest NEP, protect workers, boost efficiency, and prevent safety issues before they become safety incidents.

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Vacuum conveyors and industrial vacuum cleaners reduce liability exposure to dust produced during the manufacturing process.

Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

How a game-changing health standard strengthens protection against airborne viruses. ASHRAE’s recently released Standard 241 serves as a helpful reference for minimum safety standards in various buildings and spaces.

Marijuana: Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe

Marijuana: Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe

The spate of recently implemented recreational marijuana laws has left employers feeling dazed and confused when it comes to testing, but they have options — and an obligation — to ensure workplace safety.

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity.

Balancing Cost with Comfort

Balancing Cost with Comfort

Selecting the best PPE for improved arc flash safety for electrical workers starts with asking the right questions.

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

There are many product features built into today’s eye protection. What considerations should be made before choosing eye protection for the job?

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Some of the most common workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. How do safety managers identify their causes and implement effective solutions?

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