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The Role of Ergonomics in Full-Circle Employee Health

What innovations and tools are helping workplace safety professionals ensure better ergonomics? An expert shares some insights and resources.

The Power of Emergency Preparedness

The Power of Emergency Preparedness

Regardless of changing conditions, employers have a responsibility to make sure their workers are well-prepared for the risks their roles may pose.

The Secret to Fortune 500 Companies

The Secret to Fortune 500 Companies' Success Lies in a Proactive Safety Culture

As demonstrated by successful organizations across the globe, a safe work culture benefits every area of a business.

Tips for Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System to Enhance EHS

Tips for Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System to Enhance EHS

Using a computerized maintenance management system helps with costs and efficiency but also improves safety and reduces environmental impact.

Minnesota Contractor Faces $1.8 Million in OSHA Fines

Minnesota Contractor Faces $1.8 Million in OSHA Fines

Wagner Construction Inc. repeatedly exposed workers to trenching hazards.

MSHA Releases Safety Alert Regarding Underground Mobile Equipment

MSHA Releases Safety Alert Regarding Underground Mobile Equipment

Four serious accidents tied to such equipment happened in a matter of weeks.

NSC Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grants for Employer Traffic Safety

NSC Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grants for Employer Traffic Safety

The funding will expand the Our Driving Concern program in three states.

Massachusetts Concrete Contractor Fined $200,905 for OSHA Violations

Massachusetts Concrete Contractor Fined $200,905 for OSHA Violations

The investigation was sparked by a tragic incident resulting in a worker’s death.



Chemical Products Corp. Faces OSHA Fines After Worker Suffered Fatal Burns

Chemical Products Corp. Faces OSHA Fines After Worker Suffered Fatal Burns

OSHA proposed $55,403 in penalties to the Cartersville, Georgia-based company.

Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Dropping the Ball: The Most Common Fire Safety Mistakes by Business Owners

Business owners make a plethora of mistakes that put their company at increased risk of starting a fire in their workplace.

From Compliance to Safety Excellence: Elevating Chemical Handling Practices in the Workplace

From Compliance to Safety Excellence: Elevating Chemical Handling Practices in the Workplace

Transitioning from compliance to safety excellence is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative for businesses handling hazardous chemicals.

NIOSH Announces Winner of the Counterfeit N95 Challenge

NIOSH Announces Winner of the Counterfeit N95 Challenge

The contest focused on improving the detection of counterfeit N95 respirators.

OSHA Fines Ohio Meat Processor for Safety Failures Following Employee Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Meat Processor for Safety Failures Following Employee Injury

Sugar Creek Packing Co. faces $277,904 in proposed penalties.

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

The two-year agreement focuses on four of the biggest workplace issues in construction.

Environmental Protection Reveals 2023 New Product of the Year Winners

Environmental Protection Reveals 2023 New Product of the Year Winners

OH&S's sister publication celebrates the year's most notable environmental product additions.

Empowering Safety: How Stop Work Authority Shapes a Safer Workplace Culture

Empowering Safety: How Stop Work Authority Shapes a Safer Workplace Culture

Stop Work Authority empowers employees at all levels to stop work when they identify an imminent hazard or unsafe condition.

DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

The program targets manufacturers throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Overhead Solutions LLC now faces $180,000 in proposed penalties.

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

The agency completed impact inspections across 13 mines throughout the month.

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

The award allows for up to $6 million in grant funding.

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  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

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