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By choosing new technology, such as remote-controlled demolition machines as well as cutting equipment, contractors, foundries, and operations in other tough industries can reduce workplace injuries and workers

Innovating for a Safer Workforce

Companies can address an aging construction industry with sophisticated technology.

There are three common respiratory dangers a process hazard analysis (PHA) can help identify—risk of fire, release of toxins, and volatility of the environment.

Emergency Escape Respirators

Time, efficiency, and protection become key factors the right respirator selection can address before a worker is ever faced with an emergency situation.

Shaping Safety

Even very small changes in seven postural elements can show a strong effect on balance, strength—as well as on internal states.

Farewell to the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety

Because potential budget cuts could hit federal agencies’ research budgets hard, the timing of the decision is unfortunate.

Job Hazard Analysis Process Redesign: Integration of Job Hazard Analysis and Work Planning Processes

Integrating the JHA and Work Planning processes reinforced the new philosophical approach for shifting responsibility for working safely to those responsible for planning and actually performing the work.

Although the numbers and types of fall hazards may vary greatly throughout industry sectors, no facility is without fall hazards. (New Pig photo)

Before the Fall: Recognize Fall Hazards and Conduct Training to Prevent Incidents

Even if a fall hazard isn't specifically addressed, if it can be identified, plans need to be made to mitigate the hazard and prevent employee injuries.

Pictograms are required safety data sheet elements that are intended to convey specific hazard information visually.

GHS HazCom Training is More Important Than Ever

An effective HazCom training program provides employees with a deeper understanding of the dangers and emergency situations they may face.

Fatality Investigation: 22-Year-Old Construction Laborer Killed in Trench Collapse

The Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program investigates fatalities and makes recommendations for preventing future similar injuries.



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All-Important Equipment When Seconds Count

Placement of the emergency equipment is very important. A person in pain and with possibly obstructed vision should be able to traverse the path from hazard to the flushing units within seconds.

AEM Releases Updated Digger Derrick Safety Manual

The updated manual has new and expanded content on safe equipment operation, start-up, shutdown, and maintenance precautions.

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