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ASSP Safety 2022 Attendance was Third-Highest

ASSP Safety 2022 Attendance was Third-Highest

The event saw a turnout of 5,564 people in person and virtually.

How Workers Can Protect Themselves from Heat

How Workers Can Protect Themselves from Heat

Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe from heat, but there are steps workers can follow too.

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

The two companies were recognized for their work in health and safety.

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screening This August

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings This August

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Launches New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Launches New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The lifeline is available for mental health and suicide crisis support seven days per week, 24 hours per day.

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.

Underestimating PPE Fit and Size Can Impact Worker Safety

Episode 151

Underestimating PPE Fit and Size Can Impact Worker Safety

The last thing you want PPE to do is create more risk for incidents. That's why size and fit matter when selecting the right gear for the job.

Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

PA Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

The store in Pennsylvania was cited for similar violations last year.



Contractor Cited After Worker Falls and Suffers Fatal Injuries

Contractor Cited After Worker Falls and Suffers Fatal Injuries

The citations were for not checking that workers had fall protection and not training workers on correctly using fall arrest systems.

OSHA’s Heat-Related Rulings Boost Demand for Better Worker Protection

OSHA’s Heat-Related Rulings Boost Demand for Better Worker Protection

With rising temperatures and high numbers of illnesses and injuries, here's how to comply.

Safety Isn

Safety Isn’t a New Gym Membership

A culture of safety is key to success.

Case Study: Wearables Pilot Program Drives Reduction in Warehouse Hazards

Case Study: Wearables Pilot Program Drives Reduction in Warehouse Hazards

A small, wearable sensor let workers know when they were at risk for sprains.

Fast, Reliable Smoke Detection for the Dustiest Settings

Fast, Reliable Smoke Detection for the Dustiest Settings

Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) is designed for reliability and is capable of customization to minimize false alarms and maintenance, while increasing safety.

10 Common Problems When Deploying Safety Wearables

10 Common Problems When Deploying Safety Wearables

Adopting new technologies can seem risky but with a clear understanding of the common pitfalls and a well-thought out strategy, any organization can reap the benefits.

Impact of Heat-Related Illness on Behavior and Cognitive Recognition

Impact of Heat-Related Illness on Behavior and Cognitive Recognition

Exposure to hot indoor or outdoor work environments even for short periods of time can lead to cognitive and behavioral impairment.

Enhancing OHS Training For The Digital Generation

Enhancing OHS Training For The Digital Generation

There are features you can use to increase employee engagement.

Consistency is Key to Effective Safety Programs

Episode 150

Consistency is Key to Effective Safety Programs

What's the key to effective safety programs? Consistency.

Construction Worker Safety:  Supplying Headlamps as Critical PPE in Hazardous Environments

Construction Worker Safety: Supplying Headlamps as Critical PPE in Hazardous Environments

By supplying safe lighting products, construction companies can significantly enhance worker safety throughout the job site.

How to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat

How to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat

More than 600 people die from heat every year.

Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety, Productivity

Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety, Productivity

Air purification systems can capture smoke, exhaust gasses and pollutants from welding, plasma cutting, combustion and other sources.

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