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2023 Job Outlook

April 23, 2023

How would you describe today’s job market for safety professionals? What are some current or emerging issues safety and health pros need to keep tabs on? What can employers do to encourage safety pros to stay? The results of our 2023 Job Outlook survey are in.

Loading docks: 5 steps for safe operations

April 23, 2023

Kevin Druley

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Workers at height. Stacked materials. Pedestrian, forklift and truck traffic. All in one place. “Loading docks are very dangerous areas for employees,” OSHA’s Reginald Jackson says.

A look at workplace violence

Warning signs and prevention strategies

April 23, 2023

Kevin Druley

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“The old methodology of, ‘Oh, it could never happen here’ – that has to go out of the window,” a workplace security expert says. “Because it can.”

Editor’s Note: What’s up, docks?

April 23, 2023

Melissa J. Ruminski

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“Workplace Solutions,” our monthly Q&A with experts from safety product manufacturing companies and service providers, has been around a long time.

Safety Leadership: Event learning: Rethinking incident investigations

April 23, 2023

Dave Janney

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“Until we accept that humans will make mistakes, understand the ways and reasons they make them, and have strategies to combat them, we’ll always be leaving exposure on the table,” says Dave Janney from DEKRA.

All About You: Make time for a ‘spring refresh’

April 23, 2023

Richard Hawk

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Spring is a great time to change up our personal routines and see what we can update and refresh in our professional lives, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.

On Research: The role of ‘normalization of deviance’ in workplace injuries

Journal of Safety Research contributors talk about their work

April 23, 2023

Alan Ferguson

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“People who deviate from the norm often aren’t aware of it,” says researcher Nejc Sedlar. “That’s how it becomes ingrained within a work group.”

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Share the Facts on Foot Protection at Your Next Safety Meeting

April 30, 2023

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Keeping workers comfortable and productive on the job often starts with taking care of their feet. Download a free training presentation to start sharing foot safety facts with your crew at your next safety meeting.

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Free white paper: ‘OSHA Regulations for Heat Stress’

April 24, 2023

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Download this free white paper for what you should know about OSHA’s new workplace heat standards, how enforcement will be handled and what you can do to help keep workers safe.

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Essential Strategies for Managing Workplace Fatalities

April 24, 2023

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This Avetta white paper provides information on how to react after a worker fatality, including immediate next steps for the employer, support for the family, workplace considerations and insurance.

Forklifts: Safe Operation and Training

April 24, 2023

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This white paper offers expert tips on forklift safety, covering key concepts such as equipment design, modifications/additions, operator training and more.

OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know

April 24, 2023

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Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more.

Safety Software Buyer’s Guide

April 24, 2023

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Learn how to choose the best safety software for your organization’s unique EHS needs with this free buyer’s guide from KPA.

Each month, the Safety+Health editorial team publishes a podcast to discuss important safety topics, and interviews leading voices in the profession.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 39: Workplace violence prevention and heat illness awareness

May 15, 2023

Kevin Druley, Alan Ferguson, and Barry Bottino

In Episode 39, the S+H team examines the May issue’s feature story on workplace violence prevention. Also, Cal/OSHA Heat and Agriculture Program Coordinator David Hornung discusses heat illness awareness in the “5 Questions With …” interview.

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All About You: Make time for a ‘spring refresh’

On Research: The role of ‘normalization of deviance’ in workplace injuries

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Share the Facts on Foot Protection at Your Next Safety Meeting

Free white paper: ‘OSHA Regulations for Heat Stress’

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Essential Strategies for Managing Workplace Fatalities

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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 39: Workplace violence prevention and heat illness awareness