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Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. faces $95,315 in proposed penalties.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up

The OH&S SafetyPod takes some time to showcase some key developments at last week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023. Highlights include NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program, OSHA’s annual Top 10 violations announcement, and more.

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety protocols.



Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection.

Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Creating and promoting a culture of safety can mitigate the risk of hazardous conditions across the organization.

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

The public can attend the meeting both in person and online.

MEMIC Names Michelle Allen Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

MEMIC Names Michelle Allen Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Allen brings a wealth of experience in HR leadership to her new role.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

Speaker John Austin addressed how safety leaders can more effectively achieve change.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Orlando, Florida in 2024

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Orlando, Florida in 2024

The annual safety event heads to Florida in September 2024.

National Safety Council Awards 2023 Green Cross for Safety Honors

This year’s awards program recognized Schneider, Walgreens and APTIM for outstanding contributions to workplace safety within their organizations across three key categories.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A roundtable discussion led to insights into diversity’s role in workplace safety.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Unveils OSHA

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Unveils OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

The most frequently cited violation has held that title for more than a decade.

NSC Details its Campaign to Combat Workplace Overdose Deaths

NSC officials shed light on its Respond Ready Workplace program, which aims to cut workplace overdose deaths through various means, including adding opioid overdose medication to first aid kits and training employees on how to use it.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Explores Occupational Injury Trends

Speaker Ken Kolosh shared the latest data on occupational injuries and fatalities.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: Highlights from the Expo Floor

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: Highlights from the Expo Floor

The expansive expo floor features more than 700 exhibitors.

Product Showcase

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    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. 3

  • Safety Knives

    The Safety Knife Company has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, strapping, shrink or plastic wrap or a variety of other packing materials. Because these knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard deep, they will not only protect employees against lacerations but they will also save product. The Metal Detectable versions have revolutionary metal detectable polypropylene knife bodies specifically for the food and pharmaceutical industries. This material can be detected and rejected by typical detection machines and is X-ray visible. 3

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