S+H Staff

Washington — An OSHA standard aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure could prevent at least 50,000 injuries and illnesses annually, a watchdog group contends.

Providing your employees with the most accurate-fitting safety footwear, body-aligning orthotics and medical-grade compression socks will give them a 1-2-3 punch to eliminate late-afternoon slump, feel better at the end of their shift and have a better quality of life off the job.

Because natural disasters can result in significant loss of life and property, it’s incumbent not only on individuals and homeowners to prepare to respond, but also on businesses to have response plans in place.

This detailed white paper features valuable guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your training program is effective and OSHA-compliant. Learn how to identify your training needs, avoid common missteps and more.

Heat-related illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a very real threat for workers during the summer months.

Written by J. J. Keller’s environmental, health and safety experts, this white paper is a must-read for anyone looking to improve safety practices at their organization.

The life cycle of electrical assets typically spans 25-30 years under ideal conditions. However, many companies don’t maintain their electrical assets, which may result in reduced asset life.

Over the past decade, the “evolution of heat protection and workplace safety has moved forward leaps and bounds,” says Leon Marsh, founder and CEO of Miami-based Bodytrak.

Practicing mindful breathing can help you relieve stress and focus on the present moment, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.

“A state of mind preoccupied with potential failure is beneficial when it drives specific, planned and timely action to reduce risk and prioritize safety,” say Michael Sickler and Richard Smith from DEKRA.