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Safety Wearables; the Hidden Weak Point

Safety Wearables; the Hidden Weak Point

Have you heard the story - The Emperor’s New Clothes? No one believes, but everyone believes that everyone else believes.

Omicron ‘Stealth’ Variant: What Do We Know So Far?

Omicron ‘Stealth’ Variant: What Do We Know So Far?

A new version of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, known as BA.2, emerged.

States Increasingly Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave— but Even More States Block Local Paid Sick Policies

States Increasingly Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave— but Even More States Block Local Paid Sick Policies

No federal regulation and uneven state paid sick leave laws put workers in certain states and industries at risk.

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

PennDOT announces selection of the team to rebuild fallen Fern Hollow Bridge.

Five Reasons to use Cold Formed Steel Construction for Project

Five Reasons to use Cold Formed Steel Construction for Project

Cold Formed Steel (CFS), also known as light gauge steel (LGS), construction is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional construction materials. Here are five key reasons why the CFS construction methods using advanced construction automation systems are better than traditional building methods.

Incident investigations are a Challenge but Increase Contractors

Incident investigations are a Challenge but Increase Contractors' Safety

Taking advantage of teachable moments and harboring a safe environment to discuss dangers are key to avoiding preventable loss.

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

NACOSH Heat Injury and Illness Work Group will hold the initial meeting on February 25.



How to Lead Effective Safety Training

Episode 125

How to Lead Effective Safety Training

Looking to improve your safety training programs? Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three was to develop training that is worthwhile and impactful to employees.

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

NACOSH Heat Injury and Illness Work Group will hold its initial meeting on February 25, 2022.

Life After OSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate

Life After OSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate

On January 25, OSHA withdrew the ETS while leaving open the prospect that it may still attempt to finalize and implement a permanent vaccine and testing mandate.

Another Pandemic Challenge for Nurses: Sleep Problems

Another Pandemic Challenge for Nurses: Sleep Problems

Difficulty sleeping due to work stress and scheduling contributes to nurses’ anxiety and depression.

What’s Next? How to Plan Despite  OSHA’s Covid-19 ETS Withdrawal

Episode 124

What’s Next? How to Plan Despite OSHA’s Covid-19 ETS Withdrawal

A lot of news has come from OSHA's attempt to protect workers against Covid-19. To clear up confusion, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the convoluted history of the ETS with Akerman Law Firm Partner Lillian Moon.

CDC Study Reveals COVID-19 Hospitalizations are 23 Times Higher for Those who are Unvaccinated than Boosted

CDC Study Reveals COVID-19 Hospitalizations are 23 Times Higher for Those who are Unvaccinated than Boosted

The booster shot is highly encouraged for an extra layer of protection.

OH&S Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Occupational Health and Safety Community

Believe it or not, Occupational Health & Safety is 90 years old. As a celebration of this milestone, I thought it only necessary to look back on the formation of the publication as well as explain how OH&S plans to use this year to review some of the most important health and safety topics throughout the last 90 years.

How Supply Chain Challenges Spur Safetys Prominence

It’s not just a temporary/pandemic-spiked thing. A survey of respected economists revealed:  “Many expect the labor shortage to last at least several more years, and some say it’s permanent.”

Modern PPE Creates Innovative, Comfortable Hand Protection Options for Workers

Modern PPE Creates Innovative, Comfortable Hand Protection Options for Workers

Today, gloves are made from innovative, lightweight materials that provide protection, comfort and reduced hand fatigue, so workers are more likely to wear them. 

Creating a Culture of Safety

Creating a Culture of Safety

Achieving a culture of safety involves every department within an organization.

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  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

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