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The most consistent violations during inspections relate to fire extinguisher annual service and inspection. Here's what safety professionals need to know.
Flammable liquids are used in almost every type of workplace. Many employees are exposed to these hazardous substances and must be trained to keep themselves and their coworkers safe.
Scenes from the
#Safety2022
Women's Apparel and PPE Fashion Show. If you missed the event, you can catch these ladies in action again at 3:00 behind the 200 aisle on the expo floor!
Fall-related injuries and deaths take the number two spot for workplace hazards. But even though they’re common, they’re also preventable. Learn how to best keep your workers safe.
Emergency eyewash stations are central to the safety of everyone around them. What are some key innovations to eyewash stations, and how do companies ensure proper usage?
WOW!! Because of you all, we've reached 30K followers on Twitter. We love and appreciate our Occupational Health & Safety community.
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We asked 20 safety and health leaders from various industries to give us their predictions on the trends they see most affecting occupational health in 2020 and beyond. After talking to these subject matter experts, we noticed several themes emerge.
Attendees are starting to gather for the opening session of
#Safety2022
! The keynote speaker will be Kevin Brown, who will talk on “The Truth About Heroes: Being Your Best When It Matters Most.”
According to a recent study, nearly 45 percent of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health—even with differences in occupation, location and more. Some are calling it now a nationwide, psychological trauma.
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?
#fallprotection
#fallprevention
Happy Labor Day from OH&S! Today, we salute the hard-working individuals that are the backbone of our workforce. Here's to the dedication of every worker and our continued journey towards a safer workplace for all!
#LaborDay2023
More than 50 percent of construction workers report exposure to vapors, gas, dust or fumes at work.
@AIHA
announced the availability of free resources to educate construction leaders about the health risks associated with construction work.
This webinar will provide a refresher overview of NFPA 652 – ‘Standard on The Fundamentals of Combustible Dust’, and then focus on some of the issues companies are having in implementing the recommended dust explosion prevention and protection measures.
Occupational falls—often underestimated and primarily occurring at lower levels—have become the second-leading cause of worker deaths, necessitating a tailored and comprehensive approach to safety hazard mitigation across all industries.
This free webinar is ideal for contractors, subcontractors, owners, project managers, safety managers, legal professionals and other stakeholders involved in construction, manufacturing and other industries where the multi-employer doctrine applies.
This is a tale of — and lesson from — two stellar professionals who each achieve extraordinary results in safety by enlisting out-of-the-ordinary methods.
Occupational burnout is understood as chronic workplace stress that is not efficiently managed. Here are some key ways to manage your stress levels and avoid burnout.
Make sure the methods discussed for detecting the presence or release of chemicals line up with the specific chemicals and hazards you have at your facility.
Flammable liquids are used in almost every type of workplace. Many employees are exposed to these hazardous substances and must be trained to keep themselves and their coworkers safe.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, or the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
BREAKING: Multiple news outlets confirm that the Office of Management and Budget has completed its required review of OSHA's emergency rule on COVID-19 for employers with 100 employees or more. The ETS to be published within the next few days.
New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health illustrates the increased risk of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in the service sector.
As the COVID-19 virus is an airborne inhalation hazard, respiratory protection from properly fit-tested filtering facepieces (such as NIOSH-certified N95s), can help prevent the spread of illness.
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.
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK: According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.
Musculoskeletal disorders might be severe, but employers in the construction industry can put precautions in place to minimize their impact on workers.
Safety professionals at
#Safety2021
sit in on Plenary Session Well-Being: What Does It Have to Do With Safety? This expert panel session is moderated by Deb Roy, the immediate past
@ASSPSafety
President.
With America’s essential workers carrying the country at the moment, their safety is incredibly important. The National Safety Council calls for their protection and safety.
Ensuring employee safety at your facility is one of the most important things you do. In this
@NewPig
Paper, read some of the best practices that effective safety managers have learned through years of experience. Check it out at:
With winter comes a whole new set of risks people should be aware of on and off the job. OSHA has outlined a handful of winter hazards and tips on how to protect workers as the seasons change and winter approaches.
Face coverings are recommended across the country and required in many places. But how do you know what type of mask, or fabric, is best? Here’s a user guide to understanding your options.
#Covid19
#Masks
Since even employees who indirectly work with electricity can be at risk, employers and workers need to take steps to prevent electricity-related injuries and fatalities on job sites.
While water contamination is quite common, industrial companies can address contamination issues to maximize water systems and improve workplace safety.
Check out the OH&S Coronavirus page -- made specifically for reporting on COVID-19. You can even see routine updates from
@CDCgov
on the spread of the virus.
Employers must proactively protect workers from changing heat conditions by allocating training budgets, providing effective resources, and addressing overall employee health.