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OH&S SafetyPod: Counting Down the Top Three Safety Trends of 2019

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OH&S SafetyPod: Counting Down the Top Three Safety Trends of 2019

Follow along as OH&S editors Sydny Shepard and Amanda Smiley discuss the top three safety trends of 2019 sponsored by Avery Industrial.

Asbestos Initiative Gaining Traction in Canada

Asbestos Initiative Gaining Traction in Canada

Quebec health officials are concerned concerned about plans for asbestos residue repurposing efforts, saying it should be banned. But one town meeting on the topic with 150 people shows that not everyone agrees.

A Top Holiday Hazard: Your Christmas Tree

A Top Holiday Hazard: Your Christmas Tree

It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit and excitement—but let’s not forget the risks that come with decorations, house lights, Christmas trees, and winter weather.



How Gen Z Will Lead Workers’ Safety in Technology

How Gen Z Will Lead Workers’ Safety in Technology

Many individuals from Gen Z will soon enter the workforce if they haven't already. They could be some of the most self-aware and risk-conscious members of the workforce.

US Countertop Workers Falling Ill from Silica Dust

US Countertop Workers Falling Sick from Silica Dust

More and more cases of countertop workers getting sick indicates the hazards are cutting Silestone, a material made of quartz that releases dangerous silica.

Seventeen Employees File a Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Over Workplace Violence

Seventeen Employees File a Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Over Workplace Violence

Chicago workers accuse McDonald’s of not protecting or fostering their safety in the workplace after hundreds of violent, onsite cases. The company is now facing an expensive court case.

Amazon ‘Injury Mills’ Won’t Slow Down This Holiday Season

Amazon ‘Injury Mills’ Won’t Slow Down This Holiday Season

The monopolizing technology company is taking the heat for the way it works its employees to the bone—but that doesn’t seem to be stopping Amazon from pumping out nearly a million packages every 24 hours.

Winning the Safety Race

Winning the Safety Race

Why scissor lifts take first.

Standard for Dropped Objects

Standard for Dropped Objects

Understanding ANSI/ISEA 121-2018.

Three Basic Methods: Workplace Noise Control

Three Basic Methods: Workplace Noise Control

Managing noise exposure is complex in terms of accurately assessing sound levels, identifying and ranking the dominant noise sources, and finding effective control solutions.

What to Look for in Head-to-Toe PPE Solutions

What to Look for in Head-to-Toe PPE Solutions

Selecting the right head-to-toe PPE solutions is the first step in keeping laborers safe in the most extreme conditions.

Effective PPE for Flammable Dust

Effective PPE for Flammable Dust

Enhancing flame resistant PPE safety programs to protect against combustible dust hazards.

Picking the Right Glove for the Right Job: Hand Protection in the Oil and Gas Industry

Picking the Right Glove for the Right Job: Hand Protection in the Oil and Gas Industry

With so many options, functions, and fits, selection can be overwhelming.

Maximizing Employee Safety with Lockout

Maximizing Employee Safety with Lockout

A lockout/tagout system is essential to any safety program.

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Don't Trip Over the Basics

Understanding the fundamentals of falls.

Building a Culture of Safety Around an Effective Lockout/Tagout Program

Building a Culture of Safety Around an Effective LockoutTagout Program

Developing a lockout/tagout program is easier said than done.

Stop Work Authority: A Principled-Based Approach

Stop Work Authority: A Principled-Based Approach

How do you manage the decision-making of large groups of employees working in risky environments, and can you give away the necessary rights to those closest to work to make critical choices in how they work?

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