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I am eager to fully submerse myself in the safety industry by making new connections

Working Towards ISO 45001 Certification and Beyond

Working Towards ISO 45001 Certification and Beyond

The adoption of ISO 45001 can significantly improve your safety management system.

Three Benefits of Using AR/FR Base Layers for Arc Flash Protection

Three Benefits of Using AR/FR Base Layers for Arc Flash Protection

Appropriate base layers for electrical workers are a useful element in an AR/FR garment system.

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Practical steps to take to improve consistency across locations and reduce workload for your ergonomics site leaders.

Beyond "Nuts" Safety & Health Leadership

The main message among many Safety leaders seems to be “caution.” While it’s certainly a great idea to “look before you leap,” there’s an important balance when attempting to eliminate risks at all costs.

Occupational Hearing Loss Is Both Common and Preventable

A new study notes that workers in the mining and oil and gas industries are more likely to have hearing loss as a result of improper protection.

VPPPA Shakes it Up for Safety+

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association wanted this year’s Safety+ to be different, immersive, collaborative and above all else fun.

South Dakota Company Cited for Trench Cave-in Hazards

OSHA cites Midwest Excavating LLC at Sioux Falls jobsite for exposing employees to trench cave-in hazards. Fines are totaling to $58,343 in penalties.



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Safety's Biggest Trade Show Heads to San Diego

San Diego Convention Center will be the backdrop for this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.

Three Principles of Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Safety

Three Principles of Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Safety

At its most basic, analytics is the use of data to make informed decisions.

California Legislature Proposes a Termination to Email Injury Reporting for Employers

California Legislature Proposes a Termination to Email Injury Reporting for Employers

Currently, California employers can report a serious work-related injury, illness, or death via email and telephone. A proposed amendment to the California code of regulations could change that.

Simulated Explosion Becomes Real-Life Accident: The U.S. Department of Labor Cites Production Company

Simulated Explosion Becomes Real-Life Accident: The U.S. Department of Labor Cites Production Company

After two employees were injured on the site of a movie filming, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is stepping in and enforcing penalties.

New Software Reduces Risk of Post Blast Ground Falls in Mines

Mining engineers can use the DRIFT program to develop conceptual blast designs and produce potential damage calculations.

British Fatal Injuries Led by Agricultural and Construction Sector Workers This Year

British Fatal Injuries Led by Agricultural and Construction Sector Workers This Year

A report by the Health and Safety executive shows that self-employed workers in the Agricultural and Construction sectors were the most prone to fatal injuries in the 2018-2019 year.

Recessed and wall-mounted safety equipment is very appropriate in laboratory specifications. It’s both highly visible and completely out of the way.

Eyewash/Safety Shower Protection—Trust But Verify!

Include it in all of your safety topics . . . first aid, chemicals, materials handling. Do whatever is needed to ensure a working, well-documented, accurate program.

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Mindfulness and its Impact on Health and Safety

Mindlessness is habitual, automatic, repetitive behavior generally brought on by multi-tasking. It can directly impact an individual's overall wellness, stress level, listening skills, injury risk and safety, and more.

Instead of focusing on getting rid of ladders, companies should focus on replacing traditional ladders with better, safer ladders. (Little Giant Ladder Systems photo)

Getting Rid of Ladders = Getting Rid of Traditional Ladders

We know how people misuse ladders, so we can add safety features to prevent the accidents from happening—even when they are misused.

British Government: 25 Percent of People Killed at Work in Past Year Were 60 or Older

Older workers make up 10 percent of the British workforce but were at the highest risk of dying in workplace incidents in 2018-2019.

Indiana Labor Newsletter Outlines EAP Preparation

An article by INSafe Safety Consultant Mark McDaniel notes that the state of Indiana ranks high for the frequency of storm weather resulting in a tornado, adding that tornadoes and other emergencies are identified in the OSHA general industry standards under 29 CFR 1910.38 for Emergency Action Plans.

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