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Ready to reduce workplace hand injuries?

Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. The good news is that hand injuries are the number one preventable industrial accident across all industries.

DOL Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Meeting in Tennessee

DOL Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Meeting in Tennessee

The group meets virtually in Oak Ridge, Tennesse, from May 8 to 9, 2024.

ISEA Advocates for Employers to Add Naloxone to First Aid Kits

ISEA Advocates for Employers to Add Naloxone to First Aid Kits

The over-the-counter medication is often used to combat opioid overdoses, an ongoing occurrence in the workplace.

OSHA’s 2023 Electronic Reporting Final Rule: Your FAQs Answered

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OSHA’s 2023 Electronic Reporting Final Rule: Your FAQs Answered

Ever since OSHA published its long-awaited final rule updating electronic injury and illness reporting requirements in its Recordkeeping Standard earlier this year, EHS professionals have had many questions.

A Recap of OSHA’s Recent National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)

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A Recap of OSHA’s Recent National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)

OSHA’s been busy over the last couple of years, and most discussion of their activity focuses on their rulemaking.

Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too

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Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too

EHS professionals are always trying to improve their workplace safety management programs, and implementing a safety management software system represents a major milestone along that journey.

DOL Finalizes Enhancements to Farmworker Protection Rule

DOL Finalizes Enhancements to Farmworker Protection Rule

The updated rule aims to offer increased protection for workers under the H-2A program.

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.

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