Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

MA Company Cited Following Worker Death During Demolition Project

The worker and an excavator fell 80 feet after a floor collapsed.

Episode 165

Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three ways that you can be ensuring your company is on track with safety and health compliance measures.

Alcohol Is Still the Number One Threat to Workplace Safety

Alcohol remains the most common substance abused by workers.

Modern Technology Results in Improved Workplace Safety

The use of technology will continue to play a role in the improvement of workplace safety.

The Impact of Revising the Benzene Threshold Exposure Limit

It is estimated that nearly 1.37 million workers are exposed to benzene at work.

The Priceless Value of Implementing Safety Tech

Investing in the right technology can make for a more productive and safer workplace.

Choosing the Right Respiratory Protection

It is important for you and your workers to have confidence in your safety equipment.

Smarter, Safer, Smaller: The Future of Wearable Technology

More data than ever is being collected.

Managing Cold Stress with the Proper PPE

No matter the type of work, any worker exposed to cold temperatures faces risks.

Here’s Why Constant Bending Can Be Troublesome

No, back pain is not caused just by heavy lifting.

How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Jobs

Synchronous work between humans and technology will change how we work.

The Widening World of Wearable Safety

What are safety wearables?

Facing a Combustible Dust Hazard? Consider These Questions.

Combustible dust poses serious risks—even from seemingly low-threat dusts.

PPE For Keeping Construction Workers Safe on the Job

Understanding how PPE works can result in safer workspaces.

From Top to Bottom: Proper Selection of PPE for Electrical Work

Let’s explore the dos and don’ts of selecting and utilizing personal protective equipment for electrical work.

Product Showcase

Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

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SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit

The SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit is a single-use spot test designed for use in screening for cannabis compounds in any sample type or on any surface. The test is capable of identifying the presumed presence of cannabinoids in very small quantities, with a level of detection as little as 6 μg in mass. Learn more about the SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit and the rest of SwabTek surface drug testing solutions through the webinar titled "Everything You Want To Know About Surface Testing" Read More
SECUPRO MARTEGO

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Featured

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
- Human Resources
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. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance. 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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