Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Keeping Delivery Drivers Safe Near Railroads

Nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc., published PSAs about train and rail safety.

Does Working from Home Affect your Mental Health?

There are both benefits and downsides to working from home.

Five Winners Awarded 2022 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards

Winners were announced on November 15, 2022.

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.

NIOSH, US Coast Guard Makes Funding Available for Safety Training, Research for Commercial Fishing

Commercial fishing is a dangerous occupation and exposes workers to many hazardous conditions.

Experts to Speak at West Virginia University on Total Worker Health

Listen to the “Total Worker Health® Strategies for the Future of Work” session in person or online.

Safety and Health Concerns Affecting Health Workers Around the World

The World Health Organization provides examples of successful practices to keep these workers safe.

Foundry Worker Suffers Fatal Burns After Falling into Equipment

The foundry’s operator was cited for one willful violation after the worker’s death.

Episode 175

Choosing Effective Safety Training Methods

Everyone learns differently so it is important to incorporate different training styles for knowledge retention and safer work.

Research Shows More Google Searches for Excuses to Miss Work in 2021, 2022 Than Years Prior

Creating a workplace where all employees are supported is more important than ever before.

Signed Letter Advises Changes to Maryland’s Heat Stress Standard Draft

The letter signed by many organizations and individuals called the state’s draft “completely inadequate,” and asked them to look to other state’s standards for examples.

After Mezzanine Collapse in Boston, Two Contractors Face Citations and Proposed Penalties

The collapse caused one worker to lose their legs and two others to be injured.

Women’s Bureau to Hold ‘Women in Apprenticeship: Building Our Power’ Webinar

The webinar will take place on November 17, 2022, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

MA Roofing Contractor Cited for Fifth Citation Related to Falls in Eight Years

OSHA cited the company for four willful and two serious violations and proposed penalties totaling $137,196.

Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority Reports Lowest Number of Workplace Fatalities in Over 30 Years

In 2021, workplace incidents led to the death of 38 workers.

Product Showcase

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Preventative Heat Safety

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NoiseCHEK Personal Noise Dosimeter

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Featured

ASSP Recognizes Latest Fellow

The association publicly bestowed its top honor on Daniel Hopwood at last week’s Safety 2024 event. The association also honored three other award recipients at the conference. Read Now
Safety 2024 Sets a Record and Drives Home Value

OH&S editors Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf discuss some of the key highlights at last week’s historic Safety 2024 event, hosted by the ASSP. From the opening keynote to the compelling offerings on the expo floor, this episode is packed with show details. Read Now
Digital Transformation Can Improve Safety Culture, Mitigate Fire Risk

Digital transformation significantly enhances safety culture and fire risk mitigation by integrating advanced digital solutions into safety management systems. Read Now
Elevating the Discussion Around Invisible Disabilities

Creating inclusive work environments that recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities like hearing loss can significantly improve the quality of life and job performance for affected individuals. Read Now
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‘De-Weaponizing’ Accountability to Change Culture

This week’s opening keynote speaker at ASSP’s Safety 2024, Jessica Kriegel, outlined a model for how organizations can make meaningful and lasting changes in safety culture. Read Now
Safety 2024: ASSP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce 10-Year Agreement

ASSP and USACE will focus on improving employee safety training and advancing occupational health practices. Read Now

Artificial Intelligence

Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI
Experts discuss AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, safety and innovation.
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.

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