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Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Safety on the job is no accident. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting workers’ health and safety.

The Digital Fire Revolution

The Digital Fire Revolution

Digital tools and simulations are transforming fire safety training by offering engaging, risk-free and efficient emergency response education.

Two Hand Protection Trends You Won't Want to Miss

This year’s innovations in hand protection will see PPE features that benefit both worker safety and the planet.



Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers from respiratory hazards.

How to Safely Work With Combustible Dust

How to Safely Work With Combustible Dust

The strategies for managing combustible dust in and around manufacturing plants and processing facilities.

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Giant Construction Corp. exposed workers to trench-based safety hazards.

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

Learning more about the bystander effect can help organizations understand how it could affect workplace accident response if prevention measures are not taken.

Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health

An employee survey has tackled the critical topics of workplace violence, harassment and mental health. On this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, we'll talk with a key employee from the company behind the study to discuss what it says about the current status of these concerns in work environments.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

The annual initiative aims to reduce fatalities in the construction industry.

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at 2 Florida Construction Contractors

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at Florida Construction Contractors

The crane safety failures led to a fatal incident on a highway ramp in Orlando, Florida.

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

This list includes employers cited for risking the safety of workers and communities through practices resulting in preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

The food manufacturer received a total of 70 violations.

Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training

Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training

Employers must proactively protect workers from changing heat conditions by allocating training budgets, providing effective resources, and addressing overall employee health.

OSHA Releases 2023 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

OSHA Releases 2023 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

The data requirements were updated in July 2023.

Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure

Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure

Preparing for power outages involves essential steps, robust planning and investment in high-performance lighting to protect facilities and ensure continuous operations.

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