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Accidents Can Happen: Complying with OSHA

Episode 113

Accidents Can Happen: Complying with OSHA's First-Aid Requirements

What does OSHA say about first-aid requirements at a worksite? Find out in our latest episode of the podcast where Editor Sydny Shepard dives into 1910.151 and the letters of interpretation for the standard.

How Fostering Healthy Workplace Habits can Improve Employee Wellness and Retention

How Fostering Healthy Workplace Habits can Improve Employee Wellness and Retention

I see it all the time, far too often. Even in my practice, I’ve seen patients with extensive medication lists and I can’t help but think that some of this is preventable.

How the Magic of Numbers 4, 5, 6 Play a Role in Fall Protection

How the Magic of Numbers 4, 5, 6 Play a Role in Fall Protection

As safety professionals, we must remember the magic numbers and remind employees of them to save lives.

Taking a Deep Dive into the World of LOTO

Taking a Deep Dive into the World of LOTO

Procedures must keep pace with industry 4.0 smart manufacturing.

Endless Safety Solutions at Your Fingertips 

Endless Safety Solutions at Your Fingertips 

Multiple jobsite requirements must be considered when protecting workers’ hands.



How to Streamline Gas Detector Maintenance

How to Streamline Gas Detector Maintenance

Maintenance is crucial to ensure that the devices are working as expected when workers pick them up at the beginning of each shift.

How PPE Can Help You Deal with the Harsh Conditions of Winter

How PPE Can Help You Deal with the Harsh Conditions of Winter

Safety officers often talk about the importance of weather-specific PPE in summer, but proper PPE is just as important in the colder months.

The Chill in the Air Means it is Time to Revisit Slip and Fall Safety Training

The Chill in the Air Means it is Time to Revisit Slip and Fall Safety Training

OSHA requires slip, trip and fall hazards to be quickly identified and addressed and for employers to conduct regular and periodic inspections and maintenance.

A Layered Gas Detection Approach for Comprehensive Site Protection  

A Layered Gas Detection Approach for Comprehensive Site Protection  

For safety managers and site emergency response managers, gas detection is a key focus.

Flash Fire Protection Now Extends to Hands with NFPA 2112:2018 Certified Gloves 

Flash Fire Protection Now Extends to Hands with NFPA 2112:2018 Certified Gloves 

There is no reason for hands and fingers to be less protected than the rest of the body. 

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal Year 2021

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal Year 2021

Take a look at the newest data shaping the list standards that are most frequently cited in 2021.

Tackling Hearing Protection in the Workplace 

Tackling Hearing Protection in the Workplace 

Despite the risk of irreversible damage to health, one-third of noise-exposed workers report not wearing hearing protection.

The Right Dose of Prevention

I don’t know about you, but what stimulates my ideas comes from myriad places—from my own experiences, the actions I took that worked to a degree and those I wished I could “do over.”

Global Health Officials Express Concerns about COVID-19 Omicron Variant

Global Health Officials Express Concerns about COVID-19 Omicron Variant

What medical professionals and scientists know about the Omicron variant is now shared with the public.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Rhode Island Contractors for Exposing Workers to Cave-in Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Rhode Island Contractors for Exposing Workers to Cave-in Hazards

Reyes Landscaping Inc., TRD Contracting LLC faces $75k in penalties.

Determining the Right Rescue Team for Your Permit Required Confined Space Entries

Episode 112

Determining the Right Rescue Team for Your Permit Required Confined Space Entries

Permit required confined spaces can be hiding potentially deadly hazards. That's why you need to ensure that the right rescue team is standing by.

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  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

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  • Glove Guard® Clip

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