S+H Staff

Managing the tangled network of contractors and subcontractors with whom your business partners is a complex, time-consuming challenge.

OSHA finally published its final rule updating the requirements in its standard on hazard communication (1910.1200).

Despite the growing number of women working in the skilled trades, most personal protective equipment is still made with men in mind.

This e-book identifies five basics that employers and environmental, health and safety professionals need to consider when developing workplace safety and health training programs that comply with OSHA standards.

In December, OSHA announced that its inspectors will now wear safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats. This has led to “a future that includes Type II safety helmets,” said Kim Litchford, product development manager, head protection, at Cintas.

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues – and how employers can help.

Knowing which type of respirator to use – and how use it properly – is crucial to protecting chimney sweeps from exposure to airborne hazards, NIOSH says in a fact sheet.

What’s the correct ventilation system for my chemical storage space?

Meridian, ID-based RescueStat, a provider of emergency response solutions, is partnering with the educational program “Empowered” to produce an episode on AEDs and the critical role they play in saving lives during a cardiac emergency.

What measures can we take to promote hand health in industrial settings where employees frequently handle stains, grease, adhesives or chemicals?