S+H Staff

Dominic Pope, CHST, shares how he got into the EHS field.

Don Goolsby shares how he got into the EHS field.

A 45-year-old roofer died after he fell 30 feet from a rain-slick roof of an apartment building under construction.

Environmental, health and safety software provider KPA based in Lafayette, CO, recently announced that it’s acquiring iScout, a mobile-based EHS software solutions provider.

His bout with COVID-19 has given veteran safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk new perspective on “a misconception that safety and health professionals have to deal with regularly.”

“Ladders are tools,” the American Ladder Institute says. “Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder.”

Safety walkarounds demonstrate an employer’s commitment to safety and allow managers to see for themselves how effective their safety and health management program is, OSHA says in a fact sheet from its Safe + Sound campaign.

Although ever-present and used on a daily basis, electrical equipment requires constant awareness of its associated hazards, as well as training on appropriate use, storage and maintenance, the Indiana Department of Labor reminds employers and workers.

Norwich, England — Losing a few pounds and increasing physical activity can significantly reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, results of a recent study led by researchers from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia suggest.

Waterloo, Ontario — A Canadian safety group has added three posters – focused on reducing the risk of MSD injuries in the knees, shoulders and lower back – to its musculoskeletal injury prevention resource library.