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Safety First, Always: Ensuring Holistic Well-Being in Contemporary Workspaces

Safety First, Always: Ensuring Holistic Well-Being in Contemporary Workspaces

Workplace safety fosters a secure, innovative environment where equipped employees can thrive both physically and mentally.

Panic Buttons: When (and When Not) to Use These Devices

Panic Buttons: When (and When Not) to Use These Devices

Panic button devices are synonymous with emergency help or immediate action, but this concept has evolved into a tool for the occupational health and safety of employees in sectors such as healthcare or hotels and hospitality.

Benefits of Two-Way Radios for Construction Job Sites

Benefits of Two-Way Radios for Construction Job Sites

Construction crews need to be able to communicate instantly, and on a job site, the best way to instantly communicate is through two-way radios.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2023

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2023

Let’s review each standard and OSHA’s guidelines and requirements as we discuss this year’s list.

Evolving Helmet Safety for the Most At Risk Profession

Evolving Helmet Safety for the Most At Risk Profession

PPE for Construction Jobsites needs to incorporate new innovations in order to address all causes of traumatic brain injuries.

One Size Doesn

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Women are becoming a much larger part of the manufacturing industry. Are industry suppliers ready to outfit and protect this growing segment of the workforce?

Questioning Safety

This is a tale of — and lesson from — two stellar professionals who each achieve extraordinary results in safety by enlisting out-of-the-ordinary methods.

Changing Culture Through Changing Minds

Changing Culture Through Changing Minds

To improve safety culture, help employees find their motivation to stay safe.



Getting a Firm Grasp on Hand Protection

Getting a Firm Grasp on Hand Protection

Hand protection in the construction industry is critical, and getting it right goes a lot deeper than ‘just wear gloves.’

Methods for Evaluating Noise Exposures

Methods for Evaluating Noise Exposures

Understanding noise exposure evaluations, from basic area evaluations to the intricacies of equipment precision and the role of smartphone apps in noise measurements.

Safety Footwear: More Than Just Protection

Safety Footwear: More Than Just Protection

From tailor-made fits using advanced technology to eco-friendly materials, ensuring workers’ foot safety involves several key considerations.

Connected Safety Culture

Connected Safety Culture

How to leverage connected safety to reinforce a culture of safety.

Power to the People

Power to the People

Taking safety footwear beyond standard compliance

Harnessing Software to Reinforce Safety Culture

Harnessing Software to Reinforce Safety Culture

Software can be a primary tool in not only providing real-time insights and alerts into safety performance, but also in reinforcing and expanding an organization’s safety culture.

Clearing the Air on Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Clearing the Air on Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Outdoor workers can be left vulnerable to wildfire smoke exposure unless action is taken to protect them.

Tackling A Worrisome Employee Health Threat

A new program aims to rein in the mounting rate of on-the-job drug overdoses.

5 Ways to Improve Your Hearing Conservation Program

5 Ways to Improve Your Hearing Conservation Program

From on-demand testing to tele-health features, technology is enhancing hearing conservation programs and offering solutions tailored to today's hearing protection challenges.

Best Practices for Using Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Best Practices for Using Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Gear up your worksite’s emergency safety equipment to confirm compliance, maximize effectiveness and ensure the greatest protection for employees.

OH&S Reveals Winners of 15th Annual New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S Reveals Winners of 15th Annual New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S recognizes the companies that delivered especially noteworthy products this year.

Product Showcase

  • SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit

    The SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit is a single-use spot test designed for use in screening for cannabis compounds in any sample type or on any surface. The test is capable of identifying the presumed presence of cannabinoids in very small quantities, with a level of detection as little as 6 μg in mass. Learn more about the SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit and the rest of SwabTek surface drug testing solutions through the webinar titled "Everything You Want To Know About Surface Testing" Read More

  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

    Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. Read More

  • AirChek Connect Sampling Pump

    Stay connected to your sampling with the SKC AirChek® Connect Sampling Pump! With its Bluetooth connection to PC and mobile devices, you can monitor AirChek Connect pump operation without disrupting workflow. SKC designed AirChek Connect specifically for all OEHS professionals to ensure accurate, reliable flows from 5 to 5000 ml/min and extreme ease of use. AirChek Connect offers easy touch screen operation and flexibility. It is quality built to serve you and the workers you protect. Ask about special pricing and a demo at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. Read More

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