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CDC Study Reveals COVID-19 Hospitalizations are 23 Times Higher for Those who are Unvaccinated than Boosted

CDC Study Reveals COVID-19 Hospitalizations are 23 Times Higher for Those who are Unvaccinated than Boosted

The booster shot is highly encouraged for an extra layer of protection.

OH&S Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Occupational Health and Safety Community

Believe it or not, Occupational Health & Safety is 90 years old. As a celebration of this milestone, I thought it only necessary to look back on the formation of the publication as well as explain how OH&S plans to use this year to review some of the most important health and safety topics throughout the last 90 years.

How Supply Chain Challenges Spur Safetys Prominence

It’s not just a temporary/pandemic-spiked thing. A survey of respected economists revealed:  “Many expect the labor shortage to last at least several more years, and some say it’s permanent.”

Modern PPE Creates Innovative, Comfortable Hand Protection Options for Workers

Modern PPE Creates Innovative, Comfortable Hand Protection Options for Workers

Today, gloves are made from innovative, lightweight materials that provide protection, comfort and reduced hand fatigue, so workers are more likely to wear them. 

Creating a Culture of Safety

Creating a Culture of Safety

Achieving a culture of safety involves every department within an organization.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit.

Coaxing and Coaching: Software Training Best Practices for Employees

Coaxing and Coaching: Software Training Best Practices for Employees

The key to making new software rollouts successful is good training.

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Don't Let Your Liquid Assets Become Frozen

Working in sub-zero temperatures? Here is how to ensure reliable heated water for drench showers and eyewashes.



Six Steps to Digitizing Your Oil and Gas Safety Program

Six Steps to Digitizing Your Oil and Gas Safety Program

One of the main reasons software implementations fail is because the scale of the project was too much from the outset. 

Tiny Particles: Big Booms

Tiny Particles: Big Booms

The benefits of portable industrial vacuums for combustible dust mitigation. 

Combustible Dust Insights Help Shape Training and Education

Combustible Dust Insights Help Shape Training and Education

To help professionals and practitioners in various industries safely manage pesky particles, NFPA has developed six standards.

The Long Road to Now: The Evolution of Safe Work

The Long Road to Now: The Evolution of Safe Work

OH&S takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety since the inception of the publication. 

How to Select a Personal Sampling Pump for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

How to Select a Personal Sampling Pump for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

There are eight key features to look for when purchasing a sampling pump.

Industrial Facility Safety from the Loading Dock to the Plant Interior

Industrial Facility Safety from the Loading Dock to the Plant Interior

Loading docks are one of the most critical and dangerous links in any supply chain.

Worker Retention Starts with Easing Employee Stress and Strain

Worker Retention Starts with Easing Employee Stress and Strain

Employees are leaving worksites in droves—finding ways to give workers ownership of their safety and health could help retention.

Respiratory Protection has Never Been More Important: Selection and Considerations for Proper Use

Respiratory Protection has Never Been More Important: Selection and Considerations for Proper Use

When the respiratory system encounters threats for which little to no effective natural defense exists, it is imperative to have controls in place to prevent exposure.  

Five Ways Software Helps Strengthen Your Chemical Safety and IH Program

Five Ways Software Helps Strengthen Your Chemical Safety and IH Program

Now is the time to make a compelling and well-rounded business case for implementing IH software in your organization.

The Long Road to Now: Evolution to Safe Work

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The Long Road to Now: Evolution of Safe Work

Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety.

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

OSHA is requesting nominations to fill one vacant employee representative position on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The 15-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on developing standards and policies affecting the construction industry.

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