Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Get Your Plan in Place to Reevaluate Industrial Hygiene Data

Determining when to reassess employee exposures is a challenge that many with industrial hygiene responsibilities face.

How Wearable Technology is Transforming Safety and the Industrial Workplace

There are many benefits to incorporating wearable technology in your safety programs.

Are Vacuum Conveyors Panacea for Safety Hazards?

Automating manual material handling tasks with vacuum conveyors can be the remedy.

An Overview of Emergency Showers and Eyewashes

PPE may be the first line of defense, but accidental exposures can still happen.

Sustainable Glove Choices Protect Workers and the World

Companies are now creating and prioritizing public-facing sustainability goals.

Using AI to Scale Workplace Manual Handling Safety & Maximize Engagement

Typically, once a new starter has completed their manual handling training and has been signed off as trained for the job, they are on their own until the next scheduled training. This could be as long as a year! What about all the time in between?

Reusable Respirators: Sustainable Protection from Silica Dust

A look at the good, the better and best respiratory protection.

Five Tips to Improve Safety in Confined Spaces

When workers in confined spaces need your help, you can’t act on impulse.

Monitor for Asbestos to Help Save Lives

Ensure your worksites are asbestos free.

Cutting Edge Technology Can Protect Your Workers from Cutting Edges

New advancements can keep workers safe.

Fall Protection Can Be Surprising

You might be surprised at what is included in the standards.

Training for Permit Space Entry: A Team Effort

Rescue teams must have proper training and equipment to perform a rescue.

Inspection & Maintenance for Portable Eye Wash Stations

What are the inspection and maintenance criteria for portable eyewash stations?

OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Announced as Closing Keynote Speaker for AIHce EXP 2022 Conference

OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Announced as Closing Speaker for AIHce EXP 2022 Conference

James Frederick will speak about initiatives at OSHA at the May conference.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Promotes Fall Hazard Awareness

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week Promotes Fall Hazard Awareness

Learn more about fall hazards and protection during the week.

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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

Featured

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
DOL Now Seeking Applications for Its National Advisory Committee on OSH

Nominations must be submitted by August 16, 2024 to receive consideration. Read Now
OSHA Uncovers Safety Violations at Texas Flooring Manufacturing Plant

Ecore International Inc. now faces $299,591 in proposed penalties. Read Now
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Building a Safety-First Culture

Building a safety-first culture in the workplace is crucial for reducing incidents, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success. 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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