Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

5 OEHS Professionals Die in Plane Crash

The professionals, all employed by the same environmental consulting firm, were departing from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Columbus, Ohio when the incident occurred.

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Exposure to Vinyl Chloride Monomer and Combustion Products in a Train Derailment

In what ways can emergency responders be affected by the exposure?

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Metal Plating Company Cited for Not Having Eyewash, Shower in Area for Employees Exposed to Chemicals

The company now faces citations for 13 violations and proposed penalties of around $292,000.

Chemical Manufacturers, Workers and Chloroprene Vapor Exposure

What health effects are associated with chloroprene vapor exposure?

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World Hearing Day 2023: How to Avoid Occupational Hearing Loss

What are the types of hearing loss, and what can be done to prevent it from happening at work?

OSHA Training Event for Federal Employees to Be Held in August

Some of the topics covered during the event will include workplace violence, forklift handling and safety data sheets.

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New Hampshire Contractor Issued Third Citation Related to Fall Hazards in 6 Years

OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.

OSHA Finds Pepsi Guam Bottling Employees Exposed to Injuries, Cites Company

The company left the guard doors of a bottle-labeling machine open and turned off a safety switch, according to the agency.

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Using Technology to Improve Safety Training

How can both older and newer technologies play a role in teaching workers about safety? 

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Summer Heat and More: An All-Hazard Approach to Working Outdoors

Employers and employees need to watch out for more than just hot weather during the summer.

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Reframing Eyewear: Meeting Workforce Needs with Technology and Advancements

New eyewear technology can help workers stay safe and comfortable while doing their job.

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Personal Protective Equipment: The Pains of Staying Pain-Free

What PPE challenges are professionals facing, and how can they be solved?

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Occupational Health Hazards in the Welding Industry 

Welders might be at risk for certain health hazards. Luckily, there are ways to mitigate them.

The Challenges of Bringing Stretch to FR Denim

Product developers must consider the variation of stretch, standards, partnerships and laundering.

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3 Gas Detection Practices to Leave Behind in 2023 and 3 to Take with You

Improve the safety of your workers with new approaches to gas detection and safety programs.

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Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training
Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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