Worker Safety
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Worker Safety articles below.
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.
3 Ways The Wrong Door Can Cost Time And Money
As with many facility decisions, when choosing rolling doors for a project keep in mind the full life cycle.
Q&A: OSHA Regulations On Concrete Silica Dust
On September 23, the U.S. Department of Labor will begin enforcing its reduction in the amount of silica that construction workers can be exposed to in a workday.
Beyond Pen And Paper: Construction Safety Technology
Wearable devices, sensors, virtual reality, and drones are helping to bring construction jobsite protocols into the 21st century.
Free Kit Helps Employers Stop Leading Cause Of Workplace Death
The free online safe driving tool from the National Safety Council aims to drive down crashes.
Triax Spot-R Increases Construction Site Safety
Spot-r is a wearable sensor with IoT-enabled technology that powers construction site connectivity and helps to improve worker safety.
Roof Walkway Granules From Mule-Hide Products
These new EPDM granules provide a non-slip surface over silicone-coated roofs.
Amadeus & React Mobile Improve Hotel Worker Safety
React Mobile and Amadeus have partnered to power widespread panic button alerting capabilities for global hotel brands utilizing Amadeus Service Optimization Solutions, HotSOS and HotSOS Housekeeping.
Drones And The Emergence Of Unmanned Asset Management
Asset management is bolstered by using innovative technologies such as drones to proactively inspect critical assets and ensure these are maintained effectively.
Rite-Hite GuardRite Retractable Barrier System
The GuardRite Retractable Barrier provides heavy-duty protection and stores flush with the floor when access is needed.
Examining The Nexus Of Sustainability And Safety
In new research the Campbell Institute examines the need for more equal distribution around environmental, social, and economic factors.
Bantam6 Self Retracting Lifeline From WernerCo
The company expands its portfolio of SRLs for fall protection with the introduction of the compact retractable Bantam6.
Loner M6 Employee Safety Monitoring by Blackline
The Loner M6 is an employee worn device for safety monitoring. It monitors lone workers in the field, inside facilities, between sites, and while driving.
Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mat by Rockford Systems
The Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mat encases conductive plates which provide stop/restart signals when pressure is applied or released.
Question Of The Week: Winter Weather Hazards
A facility executive wants to know, "What hazards do my facilities staff face when working outside in winter?"
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: The Toilet Master Jack
This new tool is designed to ease toilet maintenance and repair.
OSHA Updates Worker Safety And Health Resources
OSHA has published new and revised information that explains workers’ and employers’ rights, as well as how to protect workers from hazards in the construction, general, and maritime industries.
