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Safety+ Symposium 2023 Serving up Special Events

The annual Safety+ Symposium runs Sept. 17-20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla. and will feature a Kennedy Space Center tour, a Daytona International Speedway tour, and the VPPPA Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Take 5 Car Wash Faces $256,707 in Penalties for Electrical, Other Hazards

Take 5 Car Wash Faces $256,707 in Penalties for Electrical, Other Hazards

Reports of electrical shocks spanned more than a year.

Wisconsin Sawmill Adheres to Child Labor Laws After Teen Worker

Wisconsin Sawmill Adheres to Child Labor Laws After Teen Worker's Death

The company settled with $190,696 in penalties.



2023 Safety+ Symposium Emphasizes Education

The 2023 Safety+ Symposium, slated for Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., is set to host more than 50 educational workshops for its attendees.

New York Governor Signs Workplace Safety Bill for Schools

New York Governor Signs Workplace Safety Bill for Schools

The legislation aims to address workplace violence statewide.

6 Practical Ways to Keep Drivers Safe on the Job: What Employers Can Do

6 Practical Ways to Keep Drivers Safe on the Job What Employers Can Do

By adopting six practical strategies, employers can meet the delivery demands of a fast-paced world while safeguarding the individuals who steer toward progress.

Understanding Safety Software Solutions

Understanding Safety Software Solutions

There is a wide spectrum of options. What do you need to know to protect your team?

Understanding ‘Point of Work’ in NFPA 70E

Understanding ‘Point of Work’ in NFPA 70E

How permanent absence of voltage test points ensure compliance and safety.

Addressing an Overlooked Danger

Addressing an Overlooked Danger

Why current helmet standards must be updated to account for rotational motion, a key cause of concussions.

The Public Sector Side of Facility Safety

The Public Sector Side of Facility Safety

Facilities Management and Public Works play a critical role as disaster site first responders, but it’s a role that’s not fully recognized.

The ‘Five S’ System for Facility Safety

The ‘Five S’ System for Facility Safety

How these straightforward and easy-to-implement solutions can keep your facility safe and efficient.

Vision: A Key Piece in the Safety Puzzle

Vision: A Key Piece in the Safety Puzzle

Employers sometimes lose focus on vision protection when handling high-fatality dangers such as falls. Fortunately vision protection might be having its big moment.

Fall Protection: An Ongoing Conversation

Fall Protection An Ongoing Conversation

How can employers develop a comprehensive training program and instilling a safety culture to prevent slips and falls?

Why OSH Professionals Should Embrace Sustainability

Why OSH Professionals Should Embrace Sustainability

Sustainability and employee safety are closely linked, and prioritizing them in the workplace creates resilient and successful business models that benefit employees.

Continued Innovation: OH&S 15th Annual New Product of the Year Contestants

Continued Innovation: OH&S 15th Annual New Product of the Year Contestants

Here are the product entrants in the 2023 edition of Occupational Health & Safety’s annual product contest.

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. 3

  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. 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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