Facility Safety


The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools

Episode 154

The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools

Hand protection has come a long way since workers first used their hands.

Recognizing Change, and Knowing Who to Tell

Recognizing Change, and Knowing Who to Tell

Implementing Management of Change procedures at your facility can help prevent incidents.

Warehouse Safety: Protecting People, Equipment, and Productivity

Warehouse Safety: Protecting People, Equipment and Productivity

Safety products can safeguard distribution centers.

Assessing Elevated Surfaces for Slip, Trip and Fall Risks

Assessing Elevated Surfaces for Slip, Trip and Fall Risks

The responsibility to ensure a safe work environment lies with company management.

How Technology Can Speed Mustering and Help Ensure Compliance During Evacuations

How Technology Can Speed Mustering and Help Ensure Compliance During Evacuations

Employees behave differently when under stress—technology can help to simplify.

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

Episode 153

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Wesco’s Ines Sira to discuss how safety professionals can stay current with new technologies and innovations.

Massachusetts Site Receives Renewal of “Star” Level Recognition

Massachusetts Site Receives Renewal of “Star” Level Recognition

The status was renewed under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

For Workforce Wearables, Comfort and Mobility Must Go Hand In Hand With Assistance

For Workforce Wearables, Comfort and Mobility Must Go Hand In Hand With Assistance

Exosuits can be beneficial to workers when you consider more than assistance.



Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Following a worker’s death, the store was cited for willful and repeat violations.

Refinery Testing Team Designated “Star” Employer

Refinery Testing Team Designated “Star” Employer

This new status is the fifth “star” site for the company.

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

The program will help workers in indoor and outdoor settings.

Safe + Sound Week Promotes Health and Safety Programs at Work

Safe + Sound Week Promotes Health and Safety Programs at Work

The event will take place this year from August 15-21.

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

The two companies were recognized for their work in health and safety.

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.

Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

PA Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

The store in Pennsylvania was cited for similar violations last year.

Case Study: Wearables Pilot Program Drives Reduction in Warehouse Hazards

Case Study: Wearables Pilot Program Drives Reduction in Warehouse Hazards

A small, wearable sensor let workers know when they were at risk for sprains.

Fast, Reliable Smoke Detection for the Dustiest Settings

Fast, Reliable Smoke Detection for the Dustiest Settings

Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) is designed for reliability and is capable of customization to minimize false alarms and maintenance, while increasing safety.

Impact of Heat-Related Illness on Behavior and Cognitive Recognition

Impact of Heat-Related Illness on Behavior and Cognitive Recognition

Exposure to hot indoor or outdoor work environments even for short periods of time can lead to cognitive and behavioral impairment.

Consistency is Key to Effective Safety Programs

Episode 150

Consistency is Key to Effective Safety Programs

What's the key to effective safety programs? Consistency.

Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety, Productivity

Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety, Productivity

Air purification systems can capture smoke, exhaust gasses and pollutants from welding, plasma cutting, combustion and other sources.

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