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Helping New Hires Navigate Chemical Safety

Helping New Hires Navigate Chemical Safety

Orienting new employees on chemical safety requires leveraging the right methods and tools to ensure a slate of learning objectives takes hold.

Combustible Dust in Industrial and Manufacturing Settings

Combustible Dust in Industrial and Manufacturing Settings

Expert Mark Ramos joins OH&S to delve into the unseen challenges and solutions when it comes to managing combustible dust in industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Building the Future: Navigating Safety Hazards in the Surge of EV Gigafactory Construction

Building the Future Navigating Safety Hazards in the Surge of EV Gigafactory Construction

With many big-name auto brands racing to manufacture electric vehicles, the construction industry is racing to keep pace with demand, but what does that mean for worker safety and PPE needs? There are four key stages of construction to examine.



Protecting Workers From an Invisible Danger

Protecting Workers From an Invisible Danger

Hearing protection in the workplace is critical in not only preserving workers’ hearing, but in protecting them from larger safety risks. How can companies prevent hearing loss?

Prioritizing Safety from the Top Down

The world of worker safety is redefining head protection as it makes the shift from traditional hard hats to comprehensive safety helmets in construction.

Protecting Workers from Loud Noises: A Three-Pronged Approach

Protecting Workers from Loud Noises A Three Pronged Approach

Protecting workers from hazardous occupational noise exposure requires understanding the exposure, taking the right PPE approach, and ensuring worker buy-in.

Training for Immediate Response

Employers can build a safer workplace through CPR, AED and first aid education.

Preventing Cold Stress While Preserving Productivity

Preventing Cold Stress While Preserving Productivity

The right employer intervention and selecting the proper cold-weather PPE keep workers safe, warm and productive.

Ensuring Safe Rooftops for Workers

Rooftops pose multiple danger points, each requiring its own safety approach. Daniel Huntington delves into the four primary danger zones on rooftops and how safety professionals can better protect workers in these areas.

OSHA Cites Houston Manufacturer for Failure to Correct Hazards Leading to Employee Injury

OSHA Cites Houston Manufacturer for Failure to Correct Hazards Leading to Employee Injury

Air Starter Components Inc. faces a total of $298,250 in proposed penalties.

Chemical Processor Faces $479,700 Fine for Worker Exposure to Toxic Gases

Chemical Processor Faces $479,700 Fine for Worker Exposure to Toxic Gases

The investigation follows more than 60 violations at Two Rivers Terminal in 2022.

DOL Proposes Expansion of Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers

DOL Proposes Expansion of Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers

The updated rule would apply to salaried workers earning less than $55,000 per year.

OSHA Partners with Idaho Falls Career Technical Education Center

OSHA Partners with Idaho Falls Career Technical Education Center

The two-year alliance will give students the opportunity to become OSHA-certified.

DOL Proposes Rule Changes for Authorized Representation in OSHA Inspections

DOL Proposes Rule Changes for Authorized Representation in OSHA Inspections

The agency is seeking public comment until October 30

MSHA Finds 288 Violations in Mine Safety Inspections in July 2023

MSHA Finds 288 Violations in Mine Safety Inspections in July 2023

MSHA has issued 1,723 violations so far in 2023.

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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