Resources

CDC Foundation offers ‘healthy workforce’ resource

The CDC Foundation has released an extensive online resource to help employers and workers improve health and safety.

Volunteer firefighter council releases PPE guidance videos

The National Volunteer Fire Council has released six new videos on the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment for firefighters.

Checklists/Forms

Working (safely) from home

Telework can offer plenty of benefits for employers and employees alike. But how can companies promote safety for workers who are out of sight, working from a home office? Learn some tips from safety professionals, human resources directors and other telework experts.

All About You

All About You: The benefits of practicing friendliness

This month, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk discusses how being friendly can boost your influence as a safety professional and help build stronger relationships.

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News

Roofing contractor safety website offers webinars, toolbox talks

The National Roofing Contractors Association and roofing manufacturer GAF have teamed up to create a website intended to help roofing contractors keep their employers safe.

News

Oregon OSHA offers landscaping safety tips, best practices

The landscaping industry has a new resource to help workers stay safe on the job. A 28-page publication from Oregon OSHA covers best practices regarding lawn care equipment, ladders, noise exposure, pesticides, personal protective equipment, trenching and more.

Guidance

New guide promotes safe handling of lithium batteries on planes

Montreal – The International Air Transport Association has published an online guidance document to promote the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries on planes.

Columns

The health effects of prolonged sitting

It’s becoming more well-known that sitting for long periods is not healthy. This puts millions of office workers at risk. But do you know exactly what prolonged sitting does to your body? Watch two videos to learn about the health effects of sitting – and what you can do to soften the damage.

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