April 2018

Robots in the workplace

As new technologies bring robots side by side with human workers, what are the safety implications?

April 1, 2018

Susan Vargas

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As new technologies bring robots side by side with human workers, what are the implications for occupational safety?

The Hierarchy of Controls

Strategy for safety singles out hazards before work starts

March 25, 2018

Kevin Druley

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The Hierarchy of Controls helps safety professionals identify and mitigate exposures to on-the-job hazards. “You can’t eliminate every hazard, but the closer you can get to the top, the closer you can reach that ideal and make people healthier and safer,” one expert says.

Safety Snapshot: Construction

Safety+Health presents a look at safety in the construction industry

March 25, 2018

Melissa J. Ruminski

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Safety+Health presents a look at safety in the construction industry.

Industry reps call for OSHA compliance assistance during House hearing

March 25, 2018

Alan Ferguson

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OSHA needs to improve its “attitude and relationship” with stakeholders, an attorney representing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told members of the House, while former agency administrator David Michaels said the assertion that OSHA doesn’t partner with industry is “really discrediting the agency and is not based in fact.”

House hearing explores employers’ role in combating opioid crisis

March 25, 2018

Kevin Druley

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Employers “can and will be at the forefront of implementing pivotal solutions to prevent and treat opioid addictions,” one researcher testified during a joint hearing convened by two House subcommittees.

Editor's Note: The robots are here

March 25, 2018

Melissa J. Ruminski

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Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the use of robots in the workplace.

Safety Leadership: Driving in the safe brain lane

March 25, 2018

Larry R. Russell

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Have you ever arrived at work and found yourself unable to recall the details of your drive? Larry R. Russell, principal consultant for the Brain-Centric Reliability System at DEKRA Organizational Safety & Reliability, discusses this and other “brain-centered hazards” that stand in the way of us being safer drivers.

All About You: Let your senses inspire you

March 25, 2018

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At times, we let our senses lead us – “especially when they provide us with a reward for a harmful habit,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. Hawk offers tips for harnessing the senses to “inspire and help us perform better.”

Safety+Health readers share how they got into the EHS field