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Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing

Enhancing Workplace Safety: How Digital Transformation Is Shaping Manufacturing's Future

Eric Whitley, director of industrial transformation at L2L, discusses the role of digital communication tools in improving safety, transparency and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Strauss Feeds LLC exposed workers to dust-related hazards, such as risks of fire, explosion and respiratory issues.

NSC Honors Amazon Safety Leader with Marion Martin Award at 2024 Safety Congress & Expo

The National Safety Council awarded Amazon's Jasmine Omar the Marion Martin Award at the 2024 Safety Congress, recognizing her contributions to workplace safety and advancing women in the profession.

NSC Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors

The National Safety Council announced during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo that it has appointed three new members to its board of directors, bringing diverse safety expertise to further its mission.

OSHA Proposes Nationwide Workplace Heat Safety Standard

OSHA Proposes Nationwide Workplace Heat Safety Standard

OSHA has proposed a nationwide workplace heat safety standard to reduce heat-related injuries and illnesses by requiring employers to implement comprehensive heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.

Wisconsin Contractor Faces Over $144,000 in OSHA Penalties for Repeated Violations

Wisconsin Contractor Faces Over $144,000 in OSHA Penalties for Repeated Violations

With a history of OSHA violations, the company repeatedly failed to protect workers from deadly fall hazards.

10 Most Common OSHA Penalties and Tips to Avoid Them

10 Most Common OSHA Penalties and Tips to Avoid Them

Businesses can avoid costly OSHA penalties by understanding common violations and implementing proactive safety measures to protect workers.

OH&S Announces Winners of 16th Annual New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S recognizes the companies leading innovation in workplace safety with outstanding product developments.



2024 NSC Congress & Expo Is Heading to Orlando

2024 NSC Congress & Expo Is Heading to Orlando

The National Safety Council’s annual event will feature an exciting mix of networking, activities and educational opportunities.

Telling Is Not Selling: Gaining Leadership Buy-in for Safety Software

Telling Is Not Selling: Gaining Leadership Buy-in for Safety Software

Building relationships and understanding the needs of decision-makers are essential for effectively gaining leadership buy-in for safety software solutions.

Hazard Communication and Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standards

Hazard Communication and Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standards

OSHA's Hazard Communication and Laboratory Standards outlines their differences, similarities and how to effectively comply with both.

Noise Monitoring: A Sound Strategy

Noise Monitoring: A Sound Strategy

Effective noise monitoring and control measures in the workplace are crucial to preventing noise-induced hearing loss and ensuring employee safety.

Understanding Safety Shoes

What types are available? What are their differences?

Confined Space Fall Protection: Hazards, Highlights and How to Keep Workers Safe

Confined Space Fall Protection: Hazards, Highlights and How to Keep Workers Safe

Confined spaces present unique fall hazards, but these risks can be mitigated through proper assessment, effective fall protection solutions, and thorough training.

Advanced Lighting Features Assist with Workplace Safety and Employee Well-Being

Advanced Lighting Features Assist with Workplace Safety and Employee Well-Being

New technology continues to raise the bar on behalf of safety.

A Simple Fix With Big Potential

A construction safety awareness campaign could reduce electrical fatalities.

Empowering Workplace Safety: Essential Defib & CPR Practices

Empowering Workplace Safety: Essential Defib & CPR Practices

Implementing and maintaining robust CPR and defibrillation programs in the workplace are critical to enhancing emergency preparedness and saving lives.

Proactive Steps to Identify and Reduce Slips, Trips and Falls

Proactive Steps to Identify and Reduce Slips, Trips and Falls

Proactively identifying and addressing the causes of slips, trips, and falls reduces injuries, prevents financial losses and fosters a culture of safety.

Let Safety Incentives Strengthen Fall Protection and Boost Your Safety Culture

Let Safety Incentives Strengthen Fall Protection and Boost Your Safety Culture

Implementing safety incentive programs can significantly improve compliance with fall protection standards and strengthen overall workplace safety culture.

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