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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.

OSHA Silica Regulations One Year In: The Latest Developments and How Businesses Can Remain Compliant

OSHA Silica Regulations One Year In: The Latest Developments and How Businesses Can Remain Compliant

It is well-known that airborne carcinogens cause various lung and kidney diseases and liver problems, and prolonged exposure can even result in various cancers.



How Health and Safety Managers Can Reduce the Risk of Hand Injuries

How Health and Safety Managers Can Reduce the Risk of Hand Injuries

Even with rigorous safety protocols in place, the bones and tissues in the back of the hand remain particularly vulnerable to impact injuries.

Reimagining CPR Training to Enable More Real-World Applications

Relatively few people get formal training, while the public generally perceives that only formally trained people can do CPR.

Seven Challenges of Implementing Medical Surveillance under OSHAs New Respirable Silica Standard

OSHA’s silica standard addresses many aspects of workplace protection, including having a written plan, environmental monitoring, housekeeping, training and use of respirators.

Michigan Food Manufacturer Will Stop Production After Repeat Food Violations

Home Style Foods, Inc. has agreed to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other standards.

Coronavirus Has People Asking: Are Masks or Respirators Really Effective, or Necessary?

Coronavirus Has People Asking: Are Masks or Respirators Really Effective, or Necessary?

The last two months have seen a worldwide reaction to the corona virus that has been infecting, and killing, hundreds. However, many are wondering if respirator devices are effective, or needed at all.

The “Secret of the Century”: Many Oil-and-Gas Workers Handle Radioactive Materials Every Day

The “Secret of the Century”: Many Oil-and-Gas Workers Handle Radioactive Materials Every Day

The oil-and-gas industry produces almost a trillion gallons of toxic waste a year—and a new investigation shows that this radioactive waste could be the cause of workers and communities getting very sick across America.

A 22 Million Dollar Grant Addresses Labor Law Enforcement in Five Countries

The Department of Labor (DOL) just awarded $22 million in grants to improve labor law enforcement efforts and prevent forced labor around the globe.

OH&S SafetyPod: A Crash Course in Combustible Dust

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OH&S SafetyPod: A Crash Course in Combustible Dust

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard and Combustible Dust expert Russell Ogle discuss the hazards of combustible dust, what to look for and how to react in the event of a catastrophic incident.

OSHA Cites a New Jersey Company for Safety Failures after Employee Was Hospitalized

An aluminum manufacturer in New Jersey is facing penalties of up to $169,524 for its failure to safeguard its employees during an injury incident.

Women Continue to Face Breastfeeding Barriers at Work, One Study Says

Recent data finds that while many breastfeeding mothers are able to get the means they need, there are still gaps in quality and accessibility of breastfeeding resources.

Study Sees Rise in Lonely Americans, and the Workplace Might Play a Part

Study Sees Rise in Lonely Americans, and the Workplace Might Play a Part

More than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent report—and co-worker relationships have a significant impact.

Mesothelioma: A Risk to Occupations Everywhere and What You Need to Know

Mesothelioma: A Risk to Occupations Everywhere and What You Need to Know

Mesothelioma is a threat to employees everywhere, and it starts with asbestos exposure.

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