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Improving Noise Monitoring and Your Hearing Conservation Program

Improving Noise Monitoring and Your Hearing Conservation Program

From earplugs to personal headphones, it’s time to discuss the future of hearing protection in the workplace.

Breathing Easy: Top 10 Welding Fume Collection Considerations

Breathing Easy: Top 10 Welding Fume Collection Considerations

Implementing effective welding fume control ensures employee health and compliance with regulatory standards.

Does Your Training Content and Software Align with OSHA Regulations?

Does Your Training Content and Software Align with OSHA Regulations?

Effective workplace training should include the right training software and content to ensure compliance and enhance workplace safety.

Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Safeguarding workers in high-heat settings with the right protective clothing involves understanding a bit about heat transfer, the work being done, and the best materials and technologies for the job.

3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

Proper hydration products and PPE keep workers cool, relaxed and heat stress-free.

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site

Think ergonomic injuries are only for those with a desk job? Think again.

5 Ways Connected Gas Detection Devices Can Boost Your Organization’s Productivity

5 Ways Connected Gas Detection Devices Can Boost Your Organization’s Productivity

Here’s why safer work doesn’t have to mean slower work.

Changing Times, Changing Workplaces

Changing Times, Changing Workplaces

How does the shift to remote work impact your company’s evolving strategies for implementing effective drug testing policies for your remote employees?



The Rise of Portable Eyewash Stations

The Rise of Portable Eyewash Stations

When and why to opt for portable eyewash solutions; the role of the portable eyewash station in dynamic workplace challenges; and real-world scenarios where portable eyewash stations helped.

The Safety Helmet Balancing Act: Considering Style and Comfort, Not Just Protection

The Safety Helmet Balancing Act: Considering Style and Comfort, Not Just Protection

As Type II safety helmets become the standard on job sites, factoring in comfort and style can help increase adoption rates.

Ascending Safely

Ascending Safely

Why choosing stairs over ladders is the smarter choice for rooftop safety.

Lessons from Construction Safety’s Constant Change

Lessons from Construction Safety’s Constant Change

Managing uncertainty is a given in construction—safety professionals everywhere should take note.

Put Your Best Footwear Forward

Put Your Best Footwear Forward

Stepping up safety for specific environmental, application and exposure risks.

Having a Heart

This year, ensure you keep AEDs at the work site and train the team in their use.

Nobody Reads Anymore: Why Mobile Training Is the Key to a Safer Workplace

Mobile training materials help all employees keep critical safety information close at hand and make it easier for employers to maintain a safer workplace.

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

The virtual meeting will take place on March 21, 2024, allowing stakeholder review of the proposed rule changes.

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

The rule change addresses definitions, penalty and bond amounts, and fees for general and specialty contractors.

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

More than 30 safety experts developed the standard over a three-year period.

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

Seven states and the District of Columbia have seen increases of at least 10 percent.

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  • The MGC Simple Plus

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  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

    Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. 3

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