Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Everything You Need to Know about Safety Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets are critical to informing employees of the hazards they face.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Using PPE to Protect Your Hearing

Protecting workers’ hearing is a team effort.

Fall Protection in Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

The time to act on fall protection is not after an incident occurs. It’s now.

Making PPE Safer by Design for Women in Industrial Jobs

Women’s PPE shouldn’t just be sized down, it should be designed for their bodies.

The Future: How Safety Will Continue to Evolve

Let’s take a look into the future of the industry.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2022

Let’s take a look at each standard and OSHA’s guidelines and requirements.

Illinois Contractor Faces Over $118K in Proposed Penalties, Repeat Violations After OSHA Finds Cave-In Hazards

The contractor was cited twice before for these hazards.

Qatar Estimates 400 to 500 Migrant Workers Died from World-Cup Related Construction

“What I will say is one death is a death too many. Plain and simple,” Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Hassan Al-Thawadi said in an interview with Piers Morgan.

OSHA Looks for Member Nominations for Advisory Committee

The deadline for nominations for the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is January 13, 2023.

Inspectors Find ‘All-Too-Familiar’ Violations at Ohio Dollar General

OSHA cited the store for four repeated violations.

3 Important Safety Considerations to Keep Staff With Epileptic Seizures Safe in the Workplace

Actions like eliminating triggers can create a safer workplace for employees with epilepsy.

Episode 177

Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will Evolve

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what is in store for the safety and health industry in the future.

New NIOSH Study Questions Non-Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Exposure at Work

One in five respondents said they were exposed to COVID-19, according to the study’s findings.

Keeping Employees Safe from Hazards After a Snowstorm

Even tasks as seemingly simple as shoveling snow can pose risks to employees.

Greater Profitability and Worker Safety with Visual AI

Using visual AI with CCTV cameras can turn the technology into a proactive analytical asset.

Product Showcase

Safety Shower Test Cart

The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More
AirChek Connect Sampling Pump

Stay connected to your sampling with the SKC AirChek® Connect Sampling Pump! With its Bluetooth connection to PC and mobile devices, you can monitor AirChek Connect pump operation without disrupting workflow. SKC designed AirChek Connect specifically for all OEHS professionals to ensure accurate, reliable flows from 5 to 5000 ml/min and extreme ease of use. AirChek Connect offers easy touch screen operation and flexibility. It is quality built to serve you and the workers you protect. Ask about special pricing and a demo at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. Read More
Preventative Heat Safety

Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

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Building a Safety-First Culture

Building a safety-first culture in the workplace is crucial for reducing incidents, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success. Read Now
- Construction Safety
5 Tips to Maintain Water Trucks on the Construction Site

Proper maintenance of water trucks on construction sites is essential for optimal performance and safety on the job site. Read Now
- Construction Safety
OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. Read Now
- Construction Safety
Systems Safety: The Critical Role of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Effective workplace safety relies on tailored solutions incorporating human factors and ergonomics to address industry-specific risks and cultivate a proactive safety culture. Read Now
- Ergonomics
New Report Uncovers Key Challenges in Manufacturing Amid Labor Shortage

The manufacturing industry could require 3.8 million jobs to be filled within the next decade. Read Now
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Artificial Intelligence

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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