S+H Staff

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is encouraging “anyone who wants to prevent trenching and excavation hazards in the workplace” to participate in the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down.

Helsinki — People who are able to ride a bicycle to work may lower the number of days they call off sick, as well as their risk of long-term sickness-related absences, according to a new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

Guardian has promoted Kevin Gee to chief marketing officer and U.S. chief revenue officer. Since joining Guardian in March 2024, Gee has been responsible for advancing product innovation, enhancing industry engagement and solidifying Guardian’s 360-degree height safety brand strategy.

Ensuring workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for the task is essential to keeping them safe – but it’s not always easy. The solution might just lie in nudge theory, an approach that makes the right choice feel like the easiest one.

Ensuring the psychological health and safety of industrial workers is as crucial as safeguarding their physical well-being. The demanding nature of industrial work – characterized by long shifts, exposure to hazardous environments and high productivity pressures – can significantly impact workers’ mental health.

Explore how safety professionals can leverage cutting-edge technology to transform AED readiness and emergency response.

The latest “Manufacturing Industry Report” highlights key trends shaping the sector, including advancements in automation, digital transformation and sustainable practices.

Workplace safety isn’t just about meeting regulations. It’s about fostering a proactive, engaged workforce that prioritizes safety at every level.

Simply put, “ladders and scaffolding have been around for a long time,” said Misty Mason, product manager at JLG. “People are very comfortable with them.

When personal protective clothing and equipment don’t fit – which is often the case for women in the workplace – women are “unnecessarily” exposed to a “number of dangerous, but avoidable, hazards,” says Katie Mielcarek, marketing manager at Gateway Safety.