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Safety Goals: Resolutions Aren’t Just for the New Year

Episode 181

Safety Goals: Resolutions Aren’t Just for the New Year

2023 is upon us. Editor Sydny Shepard talks all about making New Year's Resolutions for safety and how to stick with them.

Chemical Safety: Substituting a Hazardous Chemical for a Safer One

Chemical Safety: Substituting a Hazardous Chemical for a Safer One

OSHA provides a toolkit that outlines steps for substituting chemicals.

Improve Company Culture by Protecting Your People with Workforce Wearables

Improve Company Culture by Protecting Your People with Workforce Wearables

From exosuits to AR goggles, employers can invest in a range of technology to keep workers from getting injured.

Dollar General Cited After Obstructed Electrical Panel, Emergency Exit Found in GA Store

Dollar General Cited After Obstructed Electrical Panel, Emergency Exit Found in GA Store

The company’s list of citations and proposed penalties continue after the recent inspection.

How Can Distracted Driving Affect Occupational Safety?

How Can Distracted Driving Affect Occupational Safety?

Distracted driving can affect the driver, the reputation of the company and others on the road.

Power Generation Facilities Recognized with ‘Star’ Status Under OSHA’s VPP

The two facilities are located in Massachusetts and are operated by Luminant.

High Human Costs of Workplace Injuries Could Deepen Labor Shortages In 2023

High Human Costs of Workplace Injuries Could Deepen Labor Shortages In 2023

Use data to catch an injury before a worker reports pain to minimize injuries and keep valuable workers in jobs.

Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful: Four Tips to Keep Employees Feeling Delightful this Winter

Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful: Four Tips to Keep Employees Feeling Delightful this Winter

Training workers and preparing for emergencies are just two ways employers can keep employees safe in cold temperatures.



Lack of Training, Failure to Abide by Standards Leads to $304K Proposed Penalties for Utah-Based Company

OSHA cited the company following the death of two workers who were buried by coal.

‘Safe and Effective’: New CDC Data Reveals Information on JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

‘Safe and Effective’: New CDC Data Reveals Information on JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

More than 29,000 cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, have been reported in the U.S.

Rethinking the Construction Industry’s Suicide Prevention Model Will Save Lives Today

Rethinking the Construction Industry’s Suicide Prevention Model Will Save Lives Today

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates by population for males.

Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022

Episode 180

Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some of the most cited companies in 2022.

Keynote Speakers for AIHce EXP 2023 Announced

Poppy Crum will speak at the opening keynote, and Faridodin “Fredi” Lajvardi will present at the closing keynote.

The Advantages of Using EHS Software

The Advantages of Using EHS Software

A new white paper from the National Safety Council looks at what benefits using EHS software and Mobile Applications can have for employers.

OSHA Proposes Penalties of $287K Following Death of Two Workers from Not Enough Oxygen

OSHA Proposes Penalties of $287K Following Death of Two Workers from Not Enough Oxygen

The employer did not test the oxygen levels in the sewer manhole, OSHA said.

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Cited After Workers Found Exposed to Hazards at Georgia Family Dollar Store

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Cited After Workers Found Exposed to Hazards at Georgia Family Dollar Store

Blocked exit routes and boxes that could have fallen contributed to the four repeat violations.

Effective Chemical Safety Training Through Safety Engineering Training

Effective Chemical Safety Training Through Safety Engineering Training

Teaching employees to manage their own safety and their team’s safety does not produce a reliable outcome.

The Great Reengagement: How Chemical Companies can Build a Positive and Safe Employee Culture

The Great Reengagement: How Chemical Companies can Build a Positive and Safe Employee Culture

In the wake of the “Great Resignation,” a strong employee culture is important.

The Right Testing Solution is Key to Your Hearing Conservation Program

Episode 179

The Right Testing Solution is Key to Your Hearing Conservation Program

Let's talk testing for occupational hearing loss. Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SHOEBOX's Alexa Gough to talk all about Hearing Conservation Programs, hearing testing and more.

Why Business Must Now Harness Video as a Tool for Safety

Why Business Must Now Harness Video as a Tool for Safety

There are many benefits to using videos as a training medium.

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