S+H Staff

NSC, AT&T partner on 'It Can Wait' campaign

New campaign seeks to reduce injuries among young athletes

Government offers guidance on problem drywall

Fatal injuries increase among older Americans: report

Is it possible for a company to consolidate its protective eyewear styles to one product offering?

Control banding is a method for applying a single control technology to one range or band of exposures to a chemical that falls within a given hazard group. Industrial hygiene experts say CB models provide a basis to determine the broad hazard group to which a chemical belongs and its necessary level of control.

Why do I have to "bump-test" a gas monitor daily?

OSHA expects to issue a final rule on cranes and derricks in July, six years after an advisory committee submitted recommendations for the standard. Stakeholders say an update to the 1971 standard is long overdue, and the new regulation has the potential to save lives and help level the playing field.

What are the main causes of noncompliance with personal protective equipment protocols in the workplace? What can safety managers do to increase PPE compliance, particularly when it comes to protective apparel?

OSHA has stepped up its regulation making and enforcement efforts, resulting in record-breaking fines. In an interview with Safety+Health magazine, OSHA administrator David Michaels said these actions are part of an effort to return the agency to its roots as an enforcement agency and provide an incentive for employers to take the necessary steps to protect their workers.