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Powering Progress: The Power of Connected Safety

Connected safety offers a multi-faceted set of solutions for overcoming current and emerging worker safety challenges and how safety professionals can get ready to take advantage of it.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Networking

2023 NSC Safety Congress and Expo Highlights Networking

Attendees at the annual event have plenty of opportunities to connect.

NSC Safety Congress to Showcase New Expo Features

The expo floor will add new features that highlight innovations, new products, technology and opportunities to relax and recharge at next week’s event. Did we mention coffee and beignets?

Top Mistakes in Addressing Thermal Hazards

Top Mistakes in Addressing Thermal Hazards

Fires happen every day, often with minor consequences, but plant operators and staff underestimate the importance of thermal hazard risk mitigation and response planning.

Alloy Manufacturer Faces OSHA Fines for Exposing Employees to Toxic Metal

Alloy Manufacturer Faces OSHA Fines for Exposing Employees to Toxic Metal

Indiana-based IBC Advanced Alloys Inc. must respond to $69,251 in proposed penalties.

A+A Congress Coming to Düsseldorf in October 2023

A+A Congress Coming to Düsseldorf in October 2023

The international event runs from Oct. 24-27 and focuses on digitalization and sustainability in workplace safety.

National Food Manufacturer Pays $140,164 in Penalties for Child Labor Violations

National Food Manufacturer Pays $140,164 in Penalties for Child Labor Violations

A federal investigation determined the company illegally employed 11 teens.

Monitoring Exposure of and Protecting Employees from Silica Dust

Monitoring Exposure of and Protecting Employees from Silica Dust

Understanding the challenge posed by silica dust exposure on site and in confined spaces, and the comprehensive standards and measures used to combat its peril.



Navigating HazCom: Lessons from Ancient Mariners Applied to Modern Workplace Safety

Navigating HazCom: Lessons from Ancient Mariners Applied to Modern Workplace Safety

From the ancient Mediterranean sailors to today’s workplaces, understanding the true essence of risk is vital. Dive deep into the transformative journey of “risk” and its implications in today’s Hazard Communication.

Embracing Change: How Connected Gas Detection is Reshaping Safety — and Organizations

Embracing Change: How Connected Gas Detection is Reshaping Safety — and Organizations

Beyond safety technology, the rise of connected gas detection underscores a deep need for organizational change and human adaptation. How does change management help integrate connected gas detection into company safety cultures?

Protective Apparel at the Tip of the Pyramid

Protective Apparel at the Tip of the Pyramid

What are the innovations and strategies impacting protective apparel for workers in extreme environments such as foundries and pulp paper mills?

The Underestimated Power of Good Housekeeping Training

The Underestimated Power of Good Housekeeping Training

Good housekeeping training plays a critical role in minimizing material handling incidents, boosting morale, and cultivating a healthier environment for all.

Heat Transfer Systems and Safe Chemical Processing

Heat Transfer Systems and Safe Chemical Processing

From proactive risk assessments to comprehensive training: A deep dive into ensuring safe and sustainable heat transfer in manufacturing facilities.

Rethinking Manual Material Handling in Warehouses

Rethinking Manual Material Handling in Warehouses

Unpacking the training of manual material handling — from current challenges to future trends, and the strategies warehouse managers can employ for a safer, more efficient workplace.

Raising the Bar: The Rise of Rigid Rail Systems in Aviation and Rail Worker Safety

Raising the Bar: The Rise of Rigid Rail Systems in Aviation and Rail Worker Safety

How the next generation of fall protection systems will streamline safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency in transportation businesses.

Getting a Better Handle on Hand Safety

Exploring the unique complexities of hand injuries in the workplace and actionable steps to drive prevention and improvement.

Redefining Eye Safety: The Rise of Modernized Safety Goggles

Redefining Eye Safety: The Rise of Modernized Safety Goggles

How new approaches to product design are striking a balance between style, comfort and enhanced protection in the workplace.

Cleaning’s Hidden Threat: The Link Between Common Products and Occupational Asthma

Cleaning’s Hidden Threat: The Link Between Common Products and Occupational Asthma

Exploring the connection between widely used cleaning agents and the surge in respiratory issues among cleaning and maintenance workers, and why safer practices and greater awareness in workplace settings are needed.

Considering Bio-Based Fibers in Protective Apparel

Considering Bio-Based Fibers in Protective Apparel

How the protective apparel industry is integrating sustainability alongside traditional pillars of protection, comfort, and value, ushering in a new era of eco-conscious choices without compromising safety.

Smart Protective Apparel and PPE’s Role in Lone Worker Safety and HazCom

Smart Protective Apparel and PPEs Role in Lone Worker Safety and HazCom

From traditional PPE to advanced smart clothing, innovative protective gear is evolving to transform occupational safety, communication, and the overall well-being of workers.

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