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Weekly status checks should be performed only by people who are paying attention to absolutely everything and using a checklist that ensures all required elements are being properly reviewed. (Haws photo)

When Overfamiliarity Becomes a Problem

Avoid the dangerous trap in emergency equipment maintenance.

Five Companies Honored with Kevlar Innovation Award

The 2015 DuPont™ Kevlar® Innovation Award recognizes innovative glove designs from Kevlar® licensees who challenge the boundaries of conventional cut protection.

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees.

Keeping an Eye on Your Vision Protection Program

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees. This builds credibility.



After a while, behanior-based safety programs can go stale. Plan for this eventuality.

Behavior-Based Safety Programs—Should They Be Implemented?

Consider thinking about the other elements of an effective safety program that will be needed in order to support the BBS program.

Given that their emergency equipment is seldom needed, many facilities give minimum attention to OSHA

Wireless Safety System Can Cut Costs and Protect Workers

Given that they are seldom needed, many facilities give minimum attention to OSHA’s compliance standards.

Panelists: Occupational Illness Estimates Fall Short

"We see only a small portion of those at the top of the iceberg that are occupational illnesses and diseases," NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard said.

Session Highlights Changes in NFPA 70E-2015

Worker training must be conducted at minimum every three years, although many companies do it more frequently, and employees now must be able to demonstrate skills and know-how.

How to Properly Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Many small businesses fail to develop an emergency preparedness plan—until it's too late.

Using Risk Cost to Convince Management to Invest in Safety

Dr. Amy Harper of NSC says that highlighting the costs associated with injuries and illnesses will help persuade management to invest in safety.

FTA Approves Action Plan to Improve Metrorail and Metrobus Systems

The WMATA corrective action plan was required by an FTA Safety Directive.

VelocityEHS Debuts at NSC 2015

MSDSonline and its wholly owned subsidiary Knowledge Management Innovations (KMI) announced at #NSCexpo that they will begin doing business as VelocityEHS.

Training Temporary Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry at the National Level

Rick Ingram of BP discussed the origins of STEPS and how the organization helps bring temporary workers up to speed.

Drive Safely Work Week 2015 Materials Now Available

This year marks NETS' 19th year producing the campaign during the first full week in October (Oct. 5-9, 2015). The materials are undated and can be used any time during the year.

The Georgia World Congress Center is the site of ASSE

NSC 2015 Gets Rolling

Monday's opening session, 6.5 hours of expo time, and three NSC Learning Lab sessions in the expo hall are among the #NSCexpo highlights.

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