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Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Serious Accident-Related Health and Safety Violations

Gladiator Rooter & Plumbing and Gate Gourmet, Inc. were cited for serious accident-related health and safety violations last week after two employees were poisoned by carbon monoxide while working in a confined space.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill Pushing OSHA to Protect Workers Against Heat Stress

The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

A hard hat is designed to protect from impacts that could damage the brain, so take its upkeep seriously. (MSA photo)

Choosing a Hard Hat? Use Your Head

A hard hat is designed to protect from impacts that could damage the brain, so take its upkeep seriously.

Navigating the Marijuana Minefield

"Keep on top of the laws, they are changing as we speak," advised Eldeen Pozniak, a panelist at Safety 2019's panel discussion on marijuana legalization.

The employer must review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and must update it as necessary.

Guidelines for Writing Your Chemical Hygiene Plan

Training provided to workers must cover the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area and measures workers can take to protect themselves.

Recessed and wall-mounted safety equipment is very appropriate in laboratory specifications. It’s both highly visible and completely out of the way.

Eyewash/Safety Shower Protection—Trust But Verify!

Include it in all of your safety topics . . . first aid, chemicals, materials handling. Do whatever is needed to ensure a working, well-documented, accurate program.

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Just Add Water

Robotic hydrodemolition helps to simplify bridge repair.

Nourishing Leadership

High-level leadership is a continuing challenge. This is why it's critical to focus on nourishing/feeding/supporting people on all levels.



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Mindfulness and its Impact on Health and Safety

Mindlessness is habitual, automatic, repetitive behavior generally brought on by multi-tasking. It can directly impact an individual's overall wellness, stress level, listening skills, injury risk and safety, and more.

Excessive tool vibration can decrease blood flow, damage nerves, and cause muscle fatigue. (Ingersoll Rand® Assembly Power Tools photo)

Ergonomic Assembly Tools Can Ease the Pain of Manufacturing

Tool manufacturers are improving all aspects of their tools, including the shape, size, weight, balance, torque, vibration, speed, and noise.

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