Tag: Workplace Safety
Manufacturing Facility Celebrates 7M Production Hours Without Lost Time
Since its founding more than 15 years ago, DENSO's Arkansas facility has been developing a variety of safety measures designed to protect its employees from hazards at work.
Hierarchy Of Controls For Electrical Safety
This framework of controls is key to keeping facility staff and others safe from electrical hazards.
Safe + Sound Week Kicks Off August 12
Throughout this week-long event, OSHA encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.
Failure To Conduct Arc-flash Hazard Assessments Endangers Workers
A global survey on electrical safety awareness by Littlefuse found that many facilities fail to conduct arc-flash hazard assessments, exposing workers to dangerous conditions.
Duro-Last Recognized By OSHA For Iowa Plant Safety
This manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems was awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization's Voluntary Protection Program.
$10.5M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants Available
Nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and colleges and universities can apply for OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Grants.
ESFI Releases Updated Resources On Electrical Safety
For National Electrical Safety Month, updated workplace safety information to reduce electrical injuries is available from the Electrical Safety Foundation International.
6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down Announced
In early May, OSHA will join with occupational safety organizations for the week-long event that focuses on preventing falls in construction, the industry’s leading cause of fatalities.
Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations Of 2018
OSHA released its list of the year's most frequently cited workplace safety violations at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo.
Communicate, For A Safer Workplace
In the potential complexity of emergency plans, straightforward communication throughout an event is a consistent requirement to mitigate damage.
UPDATE: OSHA To Award $10.5M In Workplace Safety Training Grants
The Susan Harwood Training Grants are available to nonprofit organizations and will fund workplace safety and health hazard training and education.
Top 10 Causes Of Serious Workplace Injuries Ranked By Cost
Workplaces are getting safer, but the cost of the most serious workplace injuries is rising, costing U.S. companies over $1 billion per week, according to the 2018 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.
DEKRA EBS Workplace Safety Technology
Exposure Based Safety is an approach to reducing risks in the workplace, fueled by new science and technology.
NextWave Launches VR-Enhanced Training, Custom Safety Plans
NextWave Safety Solutions is tackling workplace incidents with proprietary technology that brings transparency and preparedness to the safety industry.
Brother QL-800 Series Label Printers Offer Versatility
This is the only office category label printer capable of printing red and black over the entire printable area of a label.
Navigating NFPA 70E 2018 Revisions
Provides current risk management strategies and tactics to help keep workers safe by addressing the evolution of electrical technology.
Employee Engagement For Workplace Safety
While it may seem impossible, a Zero Harm Culture for workplace health and safety can be achievable by following five key steps.
OSHA Revises Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
The revised online complaint form works to ensure a whistleblower can file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency for prompt action.
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.
Infographic: A Guide to Safety Gear
A look at the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel, what it consists of, and why it is so important.