June 2020
- FIRE SAFETY: Recognizing and Mitigating Static Electricity Hazards
- ERGONOMICS: Drive Workplace Ergonomics
- OIL & GAS: New Gas Detection Technology
- IH: GAS DETECTION: Leveraging Connectivity in Area Monitoring for Full Worksite Visibility
- ASSP SAFETY 2020: Safety 2020 Goes Viral
- HEAT STRESS: Stop Sweating Heat Stress
- HEAT STRESS: Sun Protection 101: A Complete Guide to Skin Damage Prevention
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Electricity is Everywhere
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY: The Dog That Didn't Bark
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Why Electrical Safety Should Be a Priority in Post-COVID Planning
- EMPLOYEE GIFTS & INCENTIVES: Best Practices for Today and Tomorrow
- EMPLOYEE DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Drug Testing During COVID-19
- PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL: Optimized Protective Clothing Keeps Workers Cool and Comfortable
- PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL: Why Do I still Get Wet in My Waterproof, Breathable Rain Suit?
- PPE: FALL PROTECTION: The Dangers of Dropped Objects
- PPE: FALL PROTECTION: The Complexities of Achieving Comfort in Fall Protection Harnesses
- VISION PROTECTION: The Eyes are a Gateway for COVID-19
- DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR: Saving Lives: Why CPR & AED Training Matter
- DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR: Safety Training During and After COVID-19
- ADULT LEARNING: What You Need to Know about Adult Learning
- STANDARDS UPDATE: The New ANSI/ASSP Z10.0 Standard
Features
By Lauren Holman
Electricity is part of our daily lives, and it’s important to understand the hazards it poses.
By Mark Heuchert
Unfortunately, explosions are a real hazard for the petrochemical industry. Luckily, new technology allows communities to detect the right gases in record time.
By Jason Giefer
A well-designed full body harness will disperse any remaining energy in a safe manner to the strong and durable areas of the body.
By Kirk Johnson
Area monitors are the latest safety technology to join the cloud-connected digital transformation.
By Josiah Allen
Facilitating an effective and sustainable ergonomics process does not have to be pen-and-paper, old-fashioned and outdated.
By Brian Nutt
Just because you’re getting wet in your rain gear does not mean it’s ineffective. Here are some reasons, and solutions, for your rain gear selection process.
By Rachel Bugaris
It’s more important than ever to not lose sight of fundamental protection programs and protocols.
By Mike Enright
Recognizing all essential workers—including those in the electrical field—and their associated hazards when it comes to working in a pandemic.
By Greg Zigulis
The newest ANSI/ASSP Z10 standard provides a robust update to a well-respected safety system model and incorporates significant new concepts, approaches and tools. Here’s a walk through the standard, its features, its “sister documents” and implementation considerations.
By Alex Risen
Addressing heat stress in the workplace will not only keep your workers safe and productive, but it can also prevent employee turnover.
By Brant Dolan
Maximize employee safety and wellness initiatives through a behavior-based safety process as part of an employee recognition program.
By Anne Osbourn
Tools are essentially for workers at height to do their job, but they also pose risks to those below.
By Karen D. Hamel
Fire departments respond to nearly 280 industrial incidents involving static electricity each year.
By Gina Mayfield
None of us expect the unexpected. With 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace every year, you should understand the benefits of CPR training.
By Jake Hirschi
When working in environments of extreme heat, your clothing and its materials matter for your comfort and safety.
By Pandora Bryce
There is one major reason why safety training fails to stick: knowledge transfer.
By Alsie Nelson
Those who do not respect the sun’s almighty powers may ultimately find themselves in a world of skin damage.
By Bill Current
During a national crisis, substance abuse increases. That’s why keeping up your company’s drug testing is crucial, especially right now.
By Dom Tolli
Given the current pandemic, it’s easy to postpone all but non-essential training; however, there are safe ways to train your employees while staying healthy.
By Mary Padron
Because the coronavirus infects us through the eyes, nose and mouth, proper PPE has become one of the most important tools during this pandemic. It’s crucial to pick the right eyewear for your safety.
Departments
By Robert Pater
Oxygen is a life-essential element that many take for granted; we only note its critical lack when oxygen is diminished or entirely absent.
By Sydny Shepard
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASSP shifts its multi-day tradeshow to a full online platform.