Facility Safety


Safety Management Challenges: History and Program Issues

Safety Management Challenges: History and Program Issues

The question is: Why do workers continue to get injured on the job despite federal standards interjecting?

#LaborDayOn Initiative to Help 25 Million Unemployed Americans Get Back Into the Workforce

Red Wing Shoe Company to promote jobs, not boots, transforming its more than 525 stores into job centers and turning its customer service line into a job search hotline.

Empowering Workers in an Uncertain World

Empowering Workers in an Uncertain World

Should we not create a future where equipment enhances a worker’s ability to perform in demanding environments?

Protecting the Plant from Catastrophic Combustible Dust Explosions

Protecting the Plant from Catastrophic Combustible Dust Explosions

Industrial vacuums are the right tool for preventing secondary explosions.

Optimize Large Scale Construction and Turnaround Projects through Data

Optimize Large Scale Construction and Turnaround Projects through Data

How data science helps to keep construction and maintenance projects on schedule and within budget.

Winter Hazards Preparation Should Kick Off in the Fall Months

Winter Hazards Preparation Should Kick Off in the Fall Months

Fall is on its way, and so are cold and ice hazards. Make sure your business is prepared for the elements and your workers’ safety.

Hazardous Waste Management — Types, Regulations, & How Different Businesses Can Handle It

Industries should keep records of waste generation and testing, report any unprecedented events, be prepared to handle emergencies with trained professionals, and have reliable hazardous waste storage options such as tanks and containers

Safety Speak: Predictions for Labor Day Weekend Coronavirus Reinfections and AIHA Guidance for First Responders

Episode 23

Safety Speak: Transportation Safety, Coronavirus Reinfections and AIHA Guidance for First Responders

In this mini episode of OH&S SafetyPod, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the NCS's prediction for road injuries and fatalities this Labor Day Weekend, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection and the new AIHA guidance for first responders.



OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Questions — Answered: Weather Preparedness

Episode 22

OH&S SafetyPod: Your FR/AR Questions — Answered: Weather Preparedness

Westex by Milliken's Scott Francis stops by the podcast to answer your most commonly asked questions about FR/AR PPE in different weather types.

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Storing Flammable Chemicals

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Storing Flammable Chemicals

Although most facilities or homes will not store chemicals in massive quantities, improperly storing even a small amount of volatile chemicals can cause injury and even worse, death.

NSC Announces Winners of Teen Safety and Community Advancement Awards

Recipients are those that have gone above and beyond to enhance safety in their respective areas.

Plant Operations from the Perspective of an HSE Professional

At production sites, workers often interact with production processes and equipment such as pumps, furnaces and others. These pose numerous HSE hazards and a lack of basic understanding of their operations could lead to mishaps—sometimes with major consequence.

How to Properly Train and Keep Employees Safe During COVID-19

How to Properly Train and Keep Employees Safe During COVID-19

As businesses reopen and the workforce strives for normalcy, the challenge now comes with properly training employees to stay compliant, safe and healthy during this time.

Quick Fixes for a Safe and Healthy Facility

Navigating the new “normal” in the midst of the pandemic goes beyond cleaning and disinfecting: you need to instill trust and peace of mind in your employees and guests.

Infection Control: Adapting Worksites at Active Healthcare Facilities

Construction companies are familiar with safety and mess-control; however, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some more factors to consider when working at healthcare facilities.

Understanding Key Safety Regulations for Materials Handling

Understanding Key Safety Regulations for Materials Handling

For most companies—particularly those involved in materials handling—concerns about safety regulations go well beyond mere avoidance of government fines or censure.

How and When to Clean Your Safety Equipment

How and When to Clean Your Safety Equipment

By now we all know to wash our hands, but what should be done with shared PPE, such as full body harnesses and fall protection lanyards?

Ten Questions Focusing Towards Higher Level Safety

However, it’s not always clear that going beyond just “expressing” value for safety is expected on all levels. Here are some self-reflective questions you can ask yourself to keep your company in safety check.

Everyday Tips for Returning to Work on Construction Sites

Many employers are preparing to have team members return to worksites as stay-at-home orders and restrictions ease, and here are some safety tips to keep in mind.

The Physiological Effects of Prolonged PPE Use During Long Shifts

NIOSH and the CDC discuss the burden many healthcare workers face with prolonged use of PPE during long shifts. If your workers are required to wear PPE for long periods of time, be aware of these side effects and tips on how to mitigate harm.

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