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MSHA Identifies 199 Violations in March 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Identifies 199 Violations in March 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 14 mines, where it identified 74 significant and substantial violations.

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers from respiratory hazards.

The Role of Smart Grids in Enhancing Electrical Safety

How smart grids and IoT technology help prevent electrical incidents and improve safety in the workplace.

Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

How a game-changing health standard strengthens protection against airborne viruses. ASHRAE’s recently released Standard 241 serves as a helpful reference for minimum safety standards in various buildings and spaces.

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Vacuum conveyors and industrial vacuum cleaners reduce liability exposure to dust produced during the manufacturing process.

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity.

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

There are many product features built into today’s eye protection. What considerations should be made before choosing eye protection for the job?

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Some of the most common workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. How do safety managers identify their causes and implement effective solutions?



Safety's Proven Upside

Investing in safety is good not just for the bottom line but also for society.

Paradoxical Safety: Going Beyond ‘Best Intentions’

Paradoxical Safety: Going Beyond ‘Best Intentions’

Well-intended safety interventions can backfire in the workplace, as illustrated through real-world cases and practical leadership strategies to enhance safety effectively.

How to Safely Work With Combustible Dust

How to Safely Work With Combustible Dust

The strategies for managing combustible dust in and around manufacturing plants and processing facilities.

Balancing Cost with Comfort

Balancing Cost with Comfort

Selecting the best PPE for improved arc flash safety for electrical workers starts with asking the right questions.

How Connected Safety Can Unlock Warehouse Safety

How Connected Safety Can Unlock Warehouse Safety

Using connected safety can ensure compliance with OSHA’s latest NEP, protect workers, boost efficiency, and prevent safety issues before they become safety incidents.

The Digital Fire Revolution

The Digital Fire Revolution

Digital tools and simulations are transforming fire safety training by offering engaging, risk-free and efficient emergency response education.

AIHA Connect 2024: Unveiling a New Chapter in Industrial Hygiene

AIHA Connect 2024: Unveiling a New Chapter in Industrial Hygiene

This year’s annual AIHA event brings its variety of educational sessions, networking events and expo floor exhibitors to Columbus, Ohio.

Marijuana: Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe

Marijuana: Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe

The spate of recently implemented recreational marijuana laws has left employers feeling dazed and confused when it comes to testing, but they have options — and an obligation — to ensure workplace safety.

Training Is Essential to Prevent Fatalities in Confined Spaces

Training Is Essential to Prevent Fatalities in Confined Spaces

Confined spaces safety training involves multiple critical elements to prevent accidents and safeguard the lives of workers in high-risk environments.

Two Hand Protection Trends You Won't Want to Miss

This year’s innovations in hand protection will see PPE features that benefit both worker safety and the planet.

Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Safety on the job is no accident. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting workers’ health and safety.

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Giant Construction Corp. exposed workers to trench-based safety hazards.

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  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

    Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. 3

  • 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. 3

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