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OSHA Region 10 meets goals despite limited jurisdiction, language barriers

Plant safety encompasses a broad range of concerns. Every facility is unique, but the need for safety is the same.

Safety+Health’s 2011 salary survey of safety professionals takes up a large potion of the magazine’s feature section this month. I’m aware that National Safety Council members frequently receive emails from NSC, so I want to thank those of you who took the time to open the email from S+H and complete the survey.

NIOSH conference focuses on eliminating disparities inside and outside the workplace

Philadelphia – OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) was the agency’s most frequently cited standard in fiscal year 2011, OSHA and Safety+Health magazine announced Nov. 1 at the NSC 2011 Congress & Expo.

Dramatic safety improvement starts with safety culture

Why do managers decide to make safety a priority? A severe incident or the lure of a bonus may be a motivator, but what causes them to change their perspective on safety?

A poll from Alexandria, VA-based Mental Health America found that a major roadblock for people suffering from depression is the stigma attached to mental health conditions. More than half of workers polled said they were concerned about their employer or co-workers finding out about their illness, and approximately 80 percent felt shame about the stigmas associated with their diagnosis.

The Stealth Goggle Retainer is designed to attach flawlessly to most hard hats. It helps ensure workers’ eyes are protected by creating a proper, gap-free seal around the eyes.

The Magnalight CS-A-24LED Strobe Beacon can be mounted to any surface that accepts a magnet. It is powered by four AA batteries to produce up to 40 hours of runtime, and can be operated in a strobe or constant “on” mode.