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There is a need to use the technology available today to its fullest capability to provide the highest level of protection. (Industrial Scientific Corporation photo)

Have Stakeholders Kept Pace with Lowered TLVs and RELs?

Why is there so much comfort in the status quo when the people who need the protection of these products require so much more?

You want new employees to share your vision, embrace your vision, and live by it. How do you influence them?

Social Influences Affect Your New Employee's Safety Behavior

The why is important for all employees and is a critical ingredient to all of your safety communications.

Being a Better Safety Communicator

Which box would your employees check for each statement: Excellent? Good? Needs Improvement?

A "qualified person" would need to be able to determine whether each individual assigned a task is capable of completing the task mentally, physically, and emotionally. (Lewellyn Technology photo)

The Most Important 2018 Changes in NFPA 70E

Are you prepared to make the changes in your facility for the 2018 NFPA 70E updates?

In unusual circumstances especially, safety personnel have to slow down and do/say the correct things. We all want the employees to get the job done—safely. That includes protecting the public.

Winter is Coming and Bringing Workplace Hazards—Are You Ready?

Add in two backups in case of a widespread disaster. Many companies have an emergency call back, but if there is widespread power or cell outage due to winter events, what is the backup?

Silencing Big Ben to Protect Workers

"Whilst hearing protection provides a suitable short term solution to the 118 decibel chiming and striking of the bells, it is not acceptable for those working for long periods in the vicinity of Big Ben."

It is relatively easy to boost stair use in almost all office buildings because fire safety regulations already mandate that stairs are well positioned and maintained. (StepJockey photo)

Stairway to Health

The link between fire safety and physical activity is causing health and safety experts to promote the daily use of the stairs in multi-story office buildings.

Energy Matters in Leadership

Here's the main key: To rocket results, Safety has to be compelling, not just compulsory.



Self-contained units should be maintained as per the manufacturer

Testing Your Emergency Showers and Eyewashes Isn't Just an Annual Thing

With OSHA fine increases of 80 percent taking effect in August 2016, violations for inappropriate or inadequate eyewash and shower equipment have resulted in penalties above $100,000.

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Five Necessary Components of a Successful Company-wide Crisis Drill

Corporate-level crisis planning should become an integral part of your chemical training program—and the formula for creating an effective cross-company drill.

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