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Taking in AIHce 2013, in Person or Online

It's time to talk health and safety in Montreal at the 73rd AIHce event.

The reintroduced bill calls for an OSHA interim combustible dust standard. (OSHA photo)

Reality Check: Proposed Combustible Dust Legislation

Any future combustible dust legislation or regulation must include local, regional, and state governmental participants and an understanding of the breadth of combustible dust-related fires.

Put Your Fleet of Gas Detectors on Autopilot

Automated safety intelligence-gathering systems are helping industrial hygienists and safety managers work smarter while saving dollars to the company's bottom line.



The eyewash and safety shower program is one of the most under-utilized, overlooked, and abused through misuse and mismanagement that we must maintain.

Foundations of Eyewash/Safety Shower Protection

Do whatever is needed to ensure a clear pathway to the eyewash/shower unit. No stacks of junk, excess storage, or trash bins should interfere.

Expect the Unexpected in Any Mold Remediation Project

Asbestos, lead paint, and an approaching hurricane are some of the challenges overcome during a remediation project at a Virginia military base.

Unlike the NFPA and OSHA standards that apply to the workplace, DOD standards for fire-resistant apparel apply only to the military.

Differences Between True Flame-Resistant Military Clothing and Typical Flame-Retardant Apparel

Military personnel need gear that allows them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently under various environmental conditions, while remaining comfortable and safe.

Knowing What You Need, Using What You Have

Many jobs requiring the use of respirators can leave employees mentally and physically drained. Tired employees are more apt to get careless and make mistakes or cut corners.

Eight Tips to Get a Grip on Your Chemical Inventory

Be detailed -- include the entire product name, manufacturer, product code, container, physical form, and quantities.

In addition to safety standards, there are numerous components of work boots that impact their comfort and functionality. (Wolverine photo)

Proper Foot Protection Made Simple

Consider these important factors for safety and comfort.

The OSHA Best Practices Guide discusses various teaching methods, along with an extensive list of elements to include in a first aid training program.

First Aid Fundamentals

The ISEA First Aid Product Group's members are now working on the 2014 edition of the American national standard specifying minimum requirements for the contents of workplace first aid kits.

Unmasking the Certification Mill Problem

Online CPR and first aid certification is a fast, convenient, and appallingly common sham.

Building Wellness Programs with Impact

Rising worker's comp medical costs create a strong case for them.

'I Fell Off the Roof Today'

Those in the construction industry who need to hear the "Safety Pays, Falls Cost" message most are often the ones who are hardest to reach.

Diagnosing IAQ Dangers

Wireless instruments and data aggregation systems offer additional advantages for IAQ monitoring.

Each monorail uses dual track, allowing two workers to pass each other safely without disconnecting the lanyard from their harnesses. (Gorbel Inc. photo)

Solving a Truck Loading Challenge

Bristol Metals explored several solutions and found a way to maintain an effective loading process while creating a safer work environment.

If and when the site safety performance score exceeds a pre-determined inspection threshold, the whole site is recognized with a free lunch and a raffle for a high-value item. (Northeastern University/Harvard School of Public Health photo)

Testing a Better Recognition Tool

Can we reward workplace safety without discouraging accident reports? Our research points a way forward.

The Wonderful World of Gas Detection

Today's gas detection is not as prehistoric as it sometimes may seem to be. The technology of gas detection is improving, and there are new technologies that will bring new capabilities in the not-so-distant future.

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