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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.

A Changing of the Guard at OH&S Magazine

A Changing of the Guard at OHS Magazine

Our cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

3M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement in Combat Arms Earplug Litigation

3M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement in Combat Arms Earplug Litigation

The settlement aims to resolve all claims associated with the Combat Arms Earplug products.

Product Showcase

  • AirChek Connect Sampling Pump

    Stay connected to your sampling with the SKC AirChek® Connect Sampling Pump! With its Bluetooth connection to PC and mobile devices, you can monitor AirChek Connect pump operation without disrupting workflow. SKC designed AirChek Connect specifically for all OEHS professionals to ensure accurate, reliable flows from 5 to 5000 ml/min and extreme ease of use. AirChek Connect offers easy touch screen operation and flexibility. It is quality built to serve you and the workers you protect. Ask about special pricing and a demo at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. 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

  • SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit

    The SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit is a single-use spot test designed for use in screening for cannabis compounds in any sample type or on any surface. The test is capable of identifying the presumed presence of cannabinoids in very small quantities, with a level of detection as little as 6 μg in mass. Learn more about the SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit and the rest of SwabTek surface drug testing solutions through the webinar titled "Everything You Want To Know About Surface Testing" 3

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