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NIOSH and the National Science Foundation’s Funding for Workplace Robots

Funding will soon be available to further research collaborative robots (co-robots) in the workplace. The deadline to apply is February 26, 2020.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NSC Provides Tips for Employers Regarding the Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV

Employers need to ensure that they are doing everything they can to keep workplaces safe and healthy in the presence of the coronavirus.

Psychological Safety: The Key to Worker Happiness and Team Productivity

Psychological Safety: The Key to Worker Happiness and Team Productivity

There is a common fear among many employees that speaking up or expressing their opinions will backfire on them in the workplace. Learn about psychological safety at work and how you can improve employee wellbeing.



“Take Home” Contaminants: How Workplace Toxins Don’t Stay at Work

“Take Home” Contaminants: How Workplace Toxins Don’t Stay at Work

A review by two university public health departments show that many employees bring home toxic contaminants from work on their clothes. Now, these groups want to recognize these exposures as a public health hazard.

Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Fined $605,371 for Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards

OSHA has cited Webb Contractor Corp. for exposing workers to fall hazards at three worksites in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The roofing contractor faces $605,371 in penalties.

A New Year of Hand Safety

A New Year of Hand Safety

The new year can be a promising one for hand safety—but only if employers and workers seriously consider the implications of hand injuries and proper personal protective gloves.

Weekly Testing Ensures Eyewash/ Safety Shower Protection and ANSI Compliance

Weekly Testing Ensures Eyewash/ Safety Shower Protection and ANSI Compliance

Testing is an essential part of ensuring that emergency systems work.

The Perfect Fit: What to Look for in a Footwear Provider

Here are a few things to look for in a safety footwear provider.

Technology Poised to Transform Safety

This year, safety professionals will have access to a wider array of safety technologies than ever before and the widespread adoption of tech will transform safety programs for the better.

Foot Protection Ideas for an Increasingly Aging Workforce: Improving Safety and Preventing Injuries

Foot Protection Ideas for an Increasingly Aging Workforce: Improving Safety and Preventing Injuries

Keeping all skilled workers within the workplace for as long as possible should be a high priority to any business.

Avoid Fatalities and Injuries in the Oil and Gas Industry

The fatality rate for oil and gas workers is seven times higher than other industries, according to the CDC.

How to Conquer Four HazCom Labeling Conundrums

How to Conquer Four HazCom Labeling Conundrums

Why is HazCom such a sand trap for compliance citations?

The Protection Misconception Surrounding Climbing Helmets

According to a report from the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of brain injuries among U.S. workers—both fatal and non-fatal.

The Finer Points of Combustible Dust Compliance Requirements

The Finer Points of Combustible Dust Compliance Requirements

Companies that don’t recognize the risks of combustible dust and fail to mitigate them are quite literally playing with fire.

Features to Look for in a Temporary Construction Site Fire Alarm System

Features to Look for in a Temporary Construction Site Fire Alarm System

It makes good sense to have an adaptable, durable, highly functional alert system in place from the first phase of construction to the last.

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