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Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Assessing EHS Needs: Making the Case for Technology in the Workplace

Modernizing safety protocols involves integrating technology into EHS management.

Getting SMART About Training

Getting SMART About Training

How using SMART goals can help drive safety training success.

What You Don

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Employees must be trained on the hazardous chemicals in their work area. What do employers need to know to comply with standards and protect their employees effectively?

The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

The NFPA 70E Technical Committee has published its 2024 revisions to the standard, prioritizing safety and adaptability over mere compliance

Gauging Hand Safety

Gauging Hand Safety

What is glove gauge, and how does it affect hand safety and performance?

Why ‘One Size Fits All’ Is Wrong

Why ‘One Size Fits All’ Is Wrong

Choosing task-specific, properly fitting PPE is essential for worker safety, productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Avoid Suspension Trauma with a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program

Avoid Suspension Trauma with a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program

Fall protection and awareness of suspension trauma are essential for ensuring workplace safety, as proper equipment use and effective rescue plans can prevent injuries and save lives.

Breathing Easier: The Crucial Role of Gas Detection in Confined Space Entry

Breathing Easier: The Crucial Role of Gas Detection in Confined Space Entry

Effective gas detection and a comprehensive confined space entry plan are crucial for ensuring worker safety and preventing fatalities in hazardous environments.



Core Methods for Significantly Preventing Soft-Tissue Injuries

Soft-tissue injuries are prevalent, persistent and pernicious, and result in significant direct costs and pain and lost productivity, as well as hampered workflow.

Driving Sustainability: The Role of ESG Metrics and Sustainable PPE in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

Driving Sustainability: The Role of ESG Metrics and Sustainable PPE in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

Investors and stakeholders increasingly emphasize the importance of environmental, social and governance metrics to drive corporate sustainability and ethical business practices.

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

Choosing the right supplied air respirator involves understanding specific hazards, regulatory requirements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort to maintain worker safety in toxic environments.

Evaluating and Upgrading Fall Protection Systems: A Guide for Safety Managers

Evaluating and Upgrading Fall Protection Systems: A Guide for Safety Managers

Staying ahead of the curve requires proactive assessments and enhancements in fall protection.

Tapping Into the Hive Mind

An ASSP effort compiles worthwhile insights from safety’s collective expertise.

OSHA Cites New Jersey Construction Contractor with 32 Safety Violations

OSHA Cites New Jersey Construction Contractor with 32 Safety Violations

Road Contractor Corp. faces more than $819,000 in proposed penalties.

Revolutionizing Safety: How AI Is Transforming the Workplace

By optimizing workflows, providing real-time hazard detection and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, AI is changing the modern workplace environment.

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Workplace hand injuries: Did you know PPE is the line of defense?

Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

Federal Judge Upholds DOL’s Decision in Whistleblower Case

Federal Judge Upholds DOL’s Decision in Whistleblower Case

Crane Masters Inc. must now compensate the worker, who was terminated after voicing safety concerns.

NSC Secures $3 Million Grant to Enhance Workplace Safety Technology

NSC Secures $3 Million Grant to Enhance Workplace Safety Technology

The funding from McElhattan Foundation will go to the NSC’s Work to Zero initiative.

Judge Upholds OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021

Judge OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021

The airline faces a $14,502 penalty and a citation, both resulting from the initial investigation.

New Report Reveals Key Safety Concerns Among Industrial Workers

New Report Reveals Key Safety Concerns Among Industrial Workers

One of the biggest issues is a lack of adequate employee training.

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