Barry Bottino

Associate Editor [email protected]

Keep it safe around the fire

Nearly 11,000 people 19 or younger visited hospital emergency rooms with fire pit-related injuries between 2006 and 2017, and the majority were younger than 5, according to a study published in the American Burn Association’s Journal of Burn Care and Research in July 2019.

10 tips for a safer return to the workplace

Protecting employees from COVD-19 exposure requires creating a comprehensive plan – and then executing that plan and adjusting it when necessary.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 20: Human and organizational performance as well as electric safety for all workers

In Episode 20, the S+H editorial team discusses human and organizational performance – the operating philosophy also known as HOP. Also: Brett Brenner, president of Electrical Safety Foundation International, shares the ins and outs of electrical safety.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 19: One-person safety teams and post-pandemic ergonomic concerns

In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations.
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A team of one

Being a one-person safety department can be a challenge. Five safety pros who have “been there” share their advice.

Steer clear of deer

Around 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year on the nation’s roadways, estimates the Humane Society of the United States. How can you avoid becoming part of that statistic?

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 18: Safety incentive programs and keeping workers safe behind the wheel

In Episode 18, the S+H editorial team discusses the pros and cons of safety incentives, along with OSHA’s evolving stance on the topic. Also: Transportation safety expert Brian Hammer answers our questions about road safety, as more workers begin to commute to their workplace again.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 17: Humor in safety and protecting workers from heat illness

In Episode 17, the Safety+Health editorial team discusses how the two should – and should not – co-exist in safety presentations.
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Humor in safety

Laughter “opens the door to get our safety message out,” experts say – but it needs to be used carefully.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 16: Hazard communication training and women in safety

In Episode 16, we discuss our feature story on hazard communication training and ways to reinforce training on the job. Also: Veteran safety professional Pam Walaski talks about the challenges and opportunities for women in safety.

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