Tag: Worker Safety
NSC Expands Efforts To Combat Workplace Overdoses
Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S., and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. The National Safety Council is launching new initiatives to combat overdoses in the workplace.
How To Keep Workers Safe From Electrical Shock Hazards
New technical paper from Littelfuse provides insights, data about electrical shock dangers and best practices to keep workers safe.
Cooling Solutions Feature: OSHA, Heat Exposure, And Worker Safety
Building owners and operators need an effective cooling strategy to protect workers from excessive heat exposure.
WaveCel Hard Hats Offer Workers Better Protection
The WaveCel hard hat is designed for various industries, including construction, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, mining, gas, oil, and forestry.
OSHA Offers Tornado Preparedness, Response Guidance
In the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak across eight states, OSHA's Tornado Response and Recovery webpage offers tips to keep workers safe.
OSHA Launches New Voluntary Protection Programs Portal
OSHA offers a new Voluntary Protection Programs portal, and reminds employers to keep workers trained and healthy during the holiday season.
OSHA Awards Worker Safety, Health Training Grants To 37 Nonprofits
More than $6.7 million in grants will fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious diseases, identify preventive measures.
National COSH Releases Eight-Point Agenda For Worker Safety
Group claims OSHA has been a catastrophic failure during pandemic; agenda outlines how Biden-Harris Administration can protect workers and rebuild economy.
OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance On Coronavirus
New guidance from OSHA lists essential elements in a program to mitigate, prevent the spread of coronavirus in the workplace.
As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety And Health Remain OSHA Priority
As more workplaces begin to reopen, OSHA is reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards.
CENTRIC Non-Contact Temperature Checking
The CSE1008 and RL-A8 help identify visitors and employees who may have an elevated temperature, to ensure they get further screening before potentially exposing others.
Autonomous Vehicles Transport COVID-19 Tests
Autonomous vehicles are being used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Werner Expands Fall Protection Safety
New Werner fall protection products include two upgraded anchorage connectors for working on both wood and metal structures and drop safety equipment to keep tools accessible and workers safe while working at height.
OSHA Enforcement And Compliance Increased In 2019
In its mission to keep workplaces free of hazards, OSHA significantly increased the number of inspections and provided a record amount of compliance assistance during FY 2019.
Everbridge Partnership Helps Protect Employees
Everbridge announced a partnership with RiskBand as part of its strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, regardless of their physical location.
Creative Teen Videos “Speak Up” For Work Safety
Teens in the U.S. workforce roughly account for 4.5% of the labor force, and are twice as likely to receive injuries on the job.
Optronics’ Particle Pollution Solution
The Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating lamp will bring better hygiene to vehicles, improving air quality and enhancing worker safety in the process.
Skid-Lift New Scissor Lift Attachments
Two new scissor lift models are designed to be more affordable and lighter weight for maintenance professionals and other users.
3M Online Hearing Conservation Resource
The 3M Center for Hearing Conservation provides articles and details about the seven elements of a hearing loss prevention program and more.
iNet Now Live Monitoring Software
iNet Now Live Monitoring Software enables real-time monitoring of worker location, environment, and status.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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