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MA Company Cited Following Worker Death During Demolition Project

The worker and an excavator fell 80 feet after a floor collapsed.

Episode 165

Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three ways that you can be ensuring your company is on track with safety and health compliance measures.

Alcohol Is Still the Number One Threat to Workplace Safety

Alcohol remains the most common substance abused by workers.

Hypothermia and Nine More Winter Workplace Hazards

A hot summer can make winter seem less dangerous, but don’t be fooled.

Modern Technology Results in Improved Workplace Safety

The use of technology will continue to play a role in the improvement of workplace safety.

The Impact of Revising the Benzene Threshold Exposure Limit

It is estimated that nearly 1.37 million workers are exposed to benzene at work.

The Priceless Value of Implementing Safety Tech

Investing in the right technology can make for a more productive and safer workplace.

Choosing the Right Respiratory Protection

It is important for you and your workers to have confidence in your safety equipment.

Smarter, Safer, Smaller: The Future of Wearable Technology

More data than ever is being collected.

Managing Cold Stress with the Proper PPE

No matter the type of work, any worker exposed to cold temperatures faces risks.

Here’s Why Constant Bending Can Be Troublesome

No, back pain is not caused just by heavy lifting.

How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Jobs

Synchronous work between humans and technology will change how we work.

The Widening World of Wearable Safety

What are safety wearables?

Facing a Combustible Dust Hazard? Consider These Questions.

Combustible dust poses serious risks—even from seemingly low-threat dusts.

PPE For Keeping Construction Workers Safe on the Job

Understanding how PPE works can result in safer workspaces.

From Top to Bottom: Proper Selection of PPE for Electrical Work

Let’s explore the dos and don’ts of selecting and utilizing personal protective equipment for electrical work.

Looking to the Sky for Training and Managing Human Factors in Transportation

Most people aren’t aware of human factors or how they can skew their perception of risk.

Real Answers: Getting Unstuck from Persistent Soft-Tissue Injuries

Protecting Workers from Head to Toe

Maximize workers safety, comfort and compliance.

OSHA to Hold Tenth Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The meeting will take place virtually on October 19, 2022.

Product Showcase

NoiseCHEK Personal Noise Dosimeter

SKC NoiseCHEK is the easiest-to-use dosimeter available! Designed specifically for OEHS professionals, SKC NoiseCHEK offers the easiest operation and accurate noise measurements. Everything you need is right in your palm. Pair Bluetooth models to your mobile devices and monitor workers remotely with the SmartWave dB app without interrupting workflow. Careful design features like a locking windscreen, sturdy clip, large front-lit display, bright status LEDs, and more make NoiseCHEK the top choice in noise dosimeters. Demo NoiseCHEK at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. Read More
Safety Shower Test Cart

The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More
Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

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Safety 2024 Expo Hall: Products and More

In addition to checking out offerings from more than 550 companies, attendees of next week’s Safety 2024 in Denver will be able to enjoy special events and activities on the show floor. Read Now
The Unseen Enemy: Tools and Training to Prevent Gas Leak Catastrophes

Effective training and stringent protocols are essential to prevent gas leaks and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, particularly in industrial settings. Read Now
- Oil and Gas
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in Heat Safety

The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) enables organizations to implement effective safety protocols and protect workers from heat-related dangers. Read Now
- Heat Stress & Thirst Quenchers
Rising Risks: Heat-related Fatalities and Hospitalizations in the U.S. Upstream Oil and Gas Extraction Industry

As summer temperatures rise, the threat of heat-related illness and death to oil and gas workers increases. Read Now
- Oil and Gas
Identifying the Right Safety Incentives

Using incentives in safety training and culture is important, but an expert explains that it requires understanding which are the best incentives for your organization. Read Now
- Incentives
Foot Protection for Women

Proper footwear fit is critical to performance and safety for women on the job. What is the research around women’s foot design and which features go into ensuring women’s safety? Read Now
- PPE
- Foot Protection

Artificial Intelligence

Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training
Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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