Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Wesco’s Ines Sira to discuss how safety professionals can stay current with new technologies and innovations.

Massachusetts Site Receives Renewal of “Star” Level Recognition

The status was renewed under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

How Can Workers Use PPE More Responsibly?

Workers who are using PPE should inspect and wear it correctly

Nominations for NIOSH Award for Hearing Loss Prevention Recognition Still Open

The Safe-in-Sound Award recognizes organizations that help prevent hearing loss.

Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Following a worker’s death, the store was cited for willful and repeat violations.

For Workforce Wearables, Comfort and Mobility Must Go Hand In Hand With Assistance

Exosuits can be beneficial to workers when you consider more than assistance.

Refinery Testing Team Designated “Star” Employer

This new status is the fifth “star” site for the company.

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Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Results in Increased Enforcement, Education

Fatalities from trench-related incidents are on the rise. OSHA is now calling on increased enforcement efforts to protect workers.

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

The program will help workers in indoor and outdoor settings.

Safe + Sound Week Promotes Health and Safety Programs at Work

The event will take place this year from August 15-21.

New Best Practices Issued for Temporary Workers

NIOSH and other organizations like ASSP worked to put together the document.

ASSP Safety 2022 Attendance was Third-Highest

The event saw a turnout of 5,564 people in person and virtually.

How Workers Can Protect Themselves from Heat

Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe from heat, but there are steps workers can follow too.

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

The two companies were recognized for their work in health and safety.

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screening This August

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings This August

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

Product Showcase

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
Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. Read More
Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

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Olympic Gold Medalist to Deliver Tomorrow’s Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken Rouen will share lessons on pushing performance beyond limits during the closing keynote of the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on Wednesday, August 28. Read Now
VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers. Read Now
VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning

Topics included process safety management, confined space safety and industrial hygiene best practices. Read Now
40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium Kicks Off with Keynote, Celebration, and Golf Tournament

The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium opens with an inspiring keynote from Ben Nemtin, a lively exhibit hall celebration, and a successful scholarship golf tournament in Aurora, CO. Read Now
Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards

Implementing essential ergonomic design standards significantly reduces workplace injuries, enhances productivity, and ensures safer and more efficient work environments. Read Now
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Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety

Proper visual and auditory health are essential components of workplace safety, impacting not just individual workers but the entire workforce's well-being and efficiency. Read Now
- Hearing Protection

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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