Workplace Solutions

Looking up and down on a consistent basis or for long periods of time can overload your muscles, and may lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

How can facility managers move beyond compliance to build a culture of safety awareness when workers are on roofs?

What steps should employers take to audit and strengthen their emergency response readiness – beyond checking the box for AED installation?

What are the proper procedures and safety protocols for cleaning combustible dust, flammable liquids and reactive powders in industrial facilities to prevent fires, explosions or chemical reactions?

How can we protect the people, equipment and products in our warehouse?

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified its guidance on preventing lead exposure among workers who perform dry abrasive blasting.

Washington — OSHA has updated the criteria it uses to direct agency enforcement resources to workplaces via its Site-Specific Targeting inspection program.

Albuquerque, NM — A proposed rule from the New Mexico Environment Department would require employers to establish, implement and maintain an “effective heat illness prevention plan” for indoor and outdoor workers.

Washington — The National Safety Council recently awarded more than $140,000 in grants to seven organizations to help employers mitigate the risks of heat stress on the job.