Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Employers Can Protect their Workforce from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

How to build the foundation to protect workers against hearing impairments.

Hi-Vis 101: Everything You Need to Know

Highly reflective apparel could save lives in work zones.

Seven Tips for How to Choose and Use SRLs

Self-retracting lifelines are specifically designed to allow the wearer to have hands-free fall protection.

What Makes a Qualified Electrical Worker?

Employers should focus on training their employees regularly to ensure safety.

Understanding the Pros & Cons of PPE When it Comes to the Heat

The summer heat is no joke when it comes to working outdoors; here are facts and tips to stay safe in the blazing sun.

Over Half of Workplace Electrical Fatalities are Attributed to Non-Electrical Occupations

Absence of Voltage Testers can save lives by providing safety for everyone.

Preparing for Summer Work in the Heat in More Ways than One

Numerous factors and types of workers should go into consideration for heat prevention.

Recognition and Prevention of Heat Stress

As summer approaches, it’s time to think more about heat precautions in the workplace.

Energized Work in Healthcare Facilities is a Risky Business

The extreme risks of uncertainty may be something you never thought to think of.

Evolving PPE: Going Beyond Fit for Enhanced Protection and Wellness

Proper footwear can help avoid major accidents, especially with new innovations.

A Return to (Somewhat) Normal

Five Ways to Optimize Manufacturing Worker Safety Training

An in-depth report shows you how to conduct efficient trainings for employees.

Seeing 20/20: Creating a Vision Protection Program that Works

Understanding why workers aren’t wearing their vision protection will help identify program gaps.

The Challenge of Balancing Core Safety Leadership

It takes a lot to be a great leader and even more to be an exceptional employee.

How to Keep Employees Safe in 2021

Precautions against the pandemic are step one in the workplace.

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Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

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Featured

Unlocking the Power of Leadership: Driving Occupational Safety and Health Excellence

Leadership plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, fostering trust, motivation and emotional intelligence as well as addressing toxic behaviors to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Read Now
- Wellness
Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper use and maintenance of die safety blocks are essential for preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of workers in manufacturing environments. Read Now
- Machine Guarding Lockout
Growing Trends for Lone Worker Safety This Summer

Here are the latest trends to look out for this summer regarding lone worker safety. Read Now
- Heat Stress & Thirst Quenchers
What Is Occupational PTSD 3 Things Employers Need to Know

With occupational PTSD still in need of more visibility, employers must know that it can easily apply to some workers. Read Now
- Wellness
OSHA Identifies Waste Management Companies Exposed Workers to Multiple Safety Violations

Whitewater, Wisconsin-based John’s Disposal Service Inc. and John’s Recycling Inc. were fined $367,401 in proposed penalties. Read Now
- Enforcement
Wikoff Color Corp. Fined for Safety Violations Leading to Employee Burn Injuries

The company initially faced $183,207 in proposed penalties for its 12 serious violations. Read Now
- Enforcement

Artificial Intelligence

Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training
Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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