Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Florida Company Cited After Worker Dies from Heat Illness

The company was cited for two serious violations.

Tips for Driving Safe This Labor Day Weekend from NSC

An estimated 450 people may lose their lives on the road this weekend, NSC says.

Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Protective Footwear

Protective footwear delays are expected to continue throughout 2022 and into 2023.

Environmental Sampling for Infection Control at Health Care Facilities

An environmental sampling program can be a valuable tool in reducing risk.

Confined but Not Alone: Protecting Workers in Tight Spaces

Understanding the risks of confined spaces can help keep entrants safe.

Wearable Safety Technology: A Human Centric Approach

How can wearable technology help in preventing employee turnover?

Indoor Air Quality as a Measure of Success for Business Owners

Healthy employees are productive ones.

Handling Material Handlers: Training Beyond PIT Requirements

The scope of material handling is broad.

How to Assess and Design Guarding for Older Machines

It is essential to assess the machine and human interactions when trying to enhance guarding.

The Missing Link with EHS Software

There is a gap between digital transformation’s impact and how and organization deploys EHS tools.

Is It Time to Rethink Your Head Protection?

Making a relatively simple switch could protect workers.

Six Tips for Where, When and How to Choose and Use Self-Retracting Lifelines

SRLs are designed to help you focus on the job, not the PPE.

The Eyes Have It: Protecting Employee Vision with PPE

Selection and wearing the right eye protection saves on pain, recovery and cost.

The Fundamentals of Fall Protection for Workers at the Edge

For many industrial employees, working at height is a regular part of the job.

A New Standard in Slip Resistant Safety Footwear

A new ASTM standard could help employees feel safer on their feet.

Product Showcase

AirChek Connect Sampling Pump

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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
- Heat Stress & Thirst Quenchers
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
NSC appoints Zachary M. Radford as Vice President of Government Affairs

Zachary M. Radford brings over two decades of experience to the organization. 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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