Advancements in women-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) are helping improve safety, performance, and comfort for women in industrial environments, and there are several steps employers can take to better protect women workers.
Understanding the importance of selecting appropriate chemical-resistant gloves via the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to ensure safety and prevent hand injuries in industrial settings.
Digital LOTO systems and procedures are driving beneficial safety enhancements. How do companies train employees in this important technological shift?
Three hearing protection innovations that are helping overcome workers’ resistance for wearing PPE.
PPE considerations to help industrial workers mitigate the impacts of heat stress.
CPR and defibrillation significantly improve survival rates during sudden cardiac arrest, and their integration into workplace safety protocols is crucial.
Using incentives in safety training and culture is important, but an expert explains that it requires understanding which are the best incentives for your organization.
Effective training and stringent protocols are essential to prevent gas leaks and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, particularly in industrial settings.
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) enables organizations to implement effective safety protocols and protect workers from heat-related dangers.
The prevalence and impact of head injuries in the oil and gas industry requires robust safety protocols and innovations in PPE to adequately safeguard vulnerable workers from severe risks.
The worker in question has been awarded compensation after termination for reporting safety concerns.
OSHA proposed $485,580 in penalties to U.S. Tank Painting Inc.
OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents.
Risk tolerance in the workplace shapes health and safety standards, influencing everything from organizational culture and employee behavior to leadership decisions and legal compliance.
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.