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VPPPA Shakes it Up for Safety+

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association wanted this year’s Safety+ to be different, immersive, collaborative and above all else fun.

Don’t Be One of 400 Labor Day Roadway Deaths: the NSC Gives Tips on How to Have a Safe Holiday

NSC estimates 398 people will be killed in roadway accidents during the upcoming, three-day holiday.

Oklahoma Case Demands Johnson & Johnson Pay $572 Million for Contributions to Opioid Crisis

Oklahoma Case Demands Johnson & Johnson Pay $572 Million for Contributions to Opioid Crisis

The state of Oklahoma was the first to accuse a drug manufacturer of causing a national public health disaster related to the opioid crisis. The ruling could set in motion more than 2,000 similar lawsuits.



What Employees Want in a Workspace is Not What You Might Expect

What Employees Want in a Workspace is Not What You Might Expect

A recent Harvard study collected data on what employees say they want from their workspaces and what employers are actually investing in. Worker preferences are often going unnoticed.

South Dakota Company Cited for Trench Cave-in Hazards

OSHA cites Midwest Excavating LLC at Sioux Falls jobsite for exposing employees to trench cave-in hazards. Fines are totaling to $58,343 in penalties.

Hurricane Season is Here. Is Your Company Prepared with a Disaster Response Plan?

Hurricane season is here – and could be the worst one yet. Past seasons serve as a clear warning.

Live From NSC 2019 To Start Next Week

This year’s NSC 2019 Congress & Exposition is less than a week away, and this year, it’s in San Diego! You can follow all the action from the show floor by visiting our Live From NSC 2019 social zone at https://ohsonline.com/live.

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Safety's Biggest Trade Show Heads to San Diego

San Diego Convention Center will be the backdrop for this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.

How to Keep Your Employees Safe When Temperatures Rise

How to Keep Your Employees Safe When Temperatures Rise

Heat exposure—whether from the sun, an oven or machinery—can be a contributing factor to employee injuries or illnesses across a range of industries.

International Overdose Awareness Day Comes August 31st, 2019

International Overdose Awareness Day Comes August 31st, 2019

The National Safety Council (NSC) is encouraging Americans to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 31st, to remember loved ones and act toward preventing overdose. The frequency of opioid overdose, specifically, has reached alarmingly high levels.

OSHA Warns Fines Must Be Paid or You (Individually) May Face "18 and Life"

Flaunt OSHA penalties at your own risk, because contempt of court can be costly, and individual liability adds an additional layer of concern.

VPPPA to Unveil New Logo at Safety+ Symposium

Taking the logo in a new and fresh direction coincides with the Association’s 35th birthday.

Keynote Speaker Lineup Set for Safety+ 2019

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association has announced its lineup of speakers headlining its Safety+ national symposium this month.

Three Principles of Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Safety

Three Principles of Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Safety

At its most basic, analytics is the use of data to make informed decisions.

Nuclear Safety Standards Amped Up: IAEA Adjusts Safety Publications

Nuclear Safety Standards Amped Up

Ensuring safe and controlled use of nuclear technologies in various, global settings is the robust job of the IAEA. This year, the IAEA is changing its safety publications to make nuclear technology standards even more regulated.

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