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OSHA Cites Plan B Promotions for Several Hazards

The New Jersey merchandise printer allegedly violated several rules, including exposing workers to excessive heat.

DOT Fines GOL Airlines $250,000

The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Brazilian Airline GOL for violating its rules.

The sign indicating that carrying firearms is prohibited must be displayed at the entrance of "statutorily prohibited areas," including schools, hospitals, and sports stadiums. (Illinois State Police graphic)

Illinois Concealed Carry Law Mandates a Safety Sign

The sign indicating that carrying firearms is prohibited must be displayed at the entrance of “statutorily prohibited areas,” including schools, hospitals, and sports stadiums.



Proactive injury prevention solutions will bring positive bottom-line results. (Kimberly-Clark Professional/Jackson Safety photo)

Eye on the Aging Workforce

Proactive injury prevention solutions bring positive bottom-line results.

Committing to safe practices is required to optimize the protection that advanced technology affords workers.

Next-Generation Gas Detection

Commitment to safe practices is required to optimize the protection that advanced technology affords workers.

Relying on just one method of message delivery during an emergency could result in a large portion of the targeted audience not receiving the message.

Integrating Layered Solutions for Emergency Communications

Relying on just one method of message delivery during an emergency could result in a relatively large portion of the targeted audience not receiving the message.

Protective apparel is evolving to increase workers

Covering All the Bases

Protective apparel is evolving to increase worker safety and satisfaction alike.

Being a large facility does have its disadvantages, as well. Job changes, retirement, and reductions in the workforce can all play a role in how your safety management team operates.

Fire Protection Systems and Procedures for Large Sites

Conducting Safe Zone drills and evacuation drills as required is a good measure of your company's safety program.

By providing safety eyewear specially designed to perform in cold temperatures, wind, bright light, and glare, you can significantly decrease the change of eye injuries. (Honeywell Safety Products photo)

Four Considerations for Cold Weather Eye Safety

By providing safety eyewear specially designed to perform in cold temperatures, wind, bright light, and glare, you can significantly decrease the chance of eye injuries.

Do employees understand the Adverse Weather Policy if you have one and know when it goes into effect?

Safety on Ice

Do employees understand the Adverse Weather Policy if you have one and know when it goes into effect?

When conducting safety training, don

Flashlights: Critical Safety Tools

When conducting safety training, don’t forget what could be the most important tool of all. New technology innovations are yielding important safety benefits.

By providing basic "this is what you do and why" instructions, you help employees help themselves. (Michael Rieger/FEMA photo)

Hazmat by Accident

By providing basic "this is what you do and why" instructions, you help employees protect themselves.

Spouting Sulfuric Acid Injuries Bring $226K Penalty

Three workers suffered acid burns in December 2011 when corroded, 50-year-old pipes burst at a Southampton chemical plant, a British court was told Nov. 29.

This year

National Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 6

UL, Underwriters Laboratories, is the premier sponsor, with GE Lighting among the other supporters this year.

WMATA Making Changes to Reduce Slips, Improve Visibility

Slip-resistant flooring in all railcars and better lighting inside the mezzanines of underground stations in the transit system of the nation’s capital are in the works.

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