Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

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.

Looking to the Sky for Training and Managing Human Factors in Transportation

Most people aren’t aware of human factors or how they can skew their perception of risk.

Protecting Workers from Head to Toe

Maximize workers safety, comfort and compliance.

OSHA to Hold Tenth Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The meeting will take place virtually on October 19, 2022.

OSHA Guidelines for Warehouse Pedestrian Safety

Workers in a warehouse are exposed to hazards like falls, falling objects and forklifts. There are some measures you can take to keep pedestrians safe.

California Releases Guidance on Monkeypox and the Workplace

The guidance is meant to keep workers safe from the disease and applies to employers under the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard.

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Featured

Growing Trends for Lone Worker Safety This Summer

Here are the latest trends to look out for this summer regarding lone worker safety. Read Now
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What Is Occupational PTSD 3 Things Employers Need to Know

With occupational PTSD still in need of more visibility, employers must know that it can easily apply to some workers. Read Now
- Wellness
OSHA Identifies Waste Management Companies Exposed Workers to Multiple Safety Violations

Whitewater, Wisconsin-based John’s Disposal Service Inc. and John’s Recycling Inc. were fined $367,401 in proposed penalties. Read Now
- Enforcement
Wikoff Color Corp. Fined for Safety Violations Leading to Employee Burn Injuries

The company initially faced $183,207 in proposed penalties for its 12 serious violations. Read Now
- Enforcement
MSHA Completes Year-Long Mine Safety and Health Review

The screening identified the industry’s chronic safety violators putting miners at risk. Read Now

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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