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By selecting FR garments that provide protection and comfort, your workers will be more likely to wear them—and wear them appropriately.

FR Compliance vs. Protection: An Important Distinction

As thermal exposure increases, the type of FR fiber and fabric plays an increasingly important role in body burn injury and estimated survivability.

Look for a Personal Emergency ID system that is waterproof. (Vital ID image)

Strategic Benefits of Personal Emergency ID

Make it part of your risk management toolbox. It raises the standard of health and safety expected in a workplace.

Know your facility

Raising Awareness in Your Organization

Point out during training, or when you are just out raising awareness, particular areas or operations that are at greatest risk of starting a fire.



The benefits of chemical substitution go beyond safety, and a strong business case can be made that its benefits include productivity improvement, as demonstrated in a 2008 AIHA study.

Taking the Lead on Chemical Substitution

It still takes individuals properly trained and positioned within an organization to make it all work. OH&S professionals are primed to take the lead.

LA Scraps Skyscraper Helipad Rule

New high-rises taller than 75 feet won't be required to have helipads on their roofs, as long as they are built with several additional safety features.

Chapter 33 will require increased inspections of sidewalk sheds, according to the NYC Buildings Department.

NYC Buildings Department Getting Industry Ready for Chapter 33

Part of the city's 2014 construction codes, this chapter incorporates an occupant protection plan for office buildings that is similar to the existing tenant protection plan requirements for dwelling units.

Ice and snow buildup in parking lots and on walkways can be hazardous to employees, delivery people, and guests.

Winter Hazards in Manufacturing

Providing properly installed heat sources that can keep up with low temperatures is essential. Otherwise, employees may resort to using personal space heaters, which can be unsafe.

Mechanics Repeatedly Exposed to Chemical Hazards at Illinois Garage

OSHA cites Transport Tech LLC for five repeat safety violations.

There are many records and written programs that OSHA does not specifically require to be in writing, but you should have them anyway.

Transitioning From Old Traditions to a BBS Process

When so much emphasis is placed on a lagging indicator number, we begin to manage the number rather than what's driving it.

New Underwater Search for MH370 Starting Oct. 1

The search vessel GO Phoenix is expected to reach the search area then and then search for about 20 days before leaving to be resupplied.

$450 Million in Training Grants Going to Nearly 270 Community Colleges

Vice President Joe Biden, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the winners.

MSHA Issues POV Notice to Underground Silver Mine in Colorado

Two mines in Texas and Alabama received postponement notices, as well.

Oct. 2 Supercast: Fire Safety, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection

You can still register for one, two, or all three free webinars.

Events Company Wins IOSH's Excellence Award

Concerto Live Scotland is the 2014 award winner announced at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on Sept. 25.

UK Midwives' Union Members Vote to Strike Over Pay Dispute

More than 80 percent of the 10,536 ballots cast were in favor of a strike, and more than 90 percent supported industrial action short of a strike, the Royal College of Midwives announced Sept. 29.

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