Workplace Solutions

Exposure to common ‘forever’ chemicals linked to risk factor for heart disease: study

Nanjing, China — A recent study highlighting the expected ties between exposure to cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and a risk factor for heart disease could impact workers.

Electric vehicle fires: Best practices and free training for first responders

College Station, TX — New resources from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service are intended to help first responders safely confront fires and other emergencies resulting from electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Only a few days left to submit injury and illness data to OSHA

Washington — Reminder to employers: If you’re required to submit to OSHA a yearly summary of injury and illnesses data, you must send your 2023 data by March 2.

Anti-fog solutions

How can I stop my safety glasses from fogging up?
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Protect outdoor workers

What do we need to consider when choosing high-visibility multi-season workwear?

Spill containment

What’s needed for effective spill response in a loading dock area?

Prevent on-the-job backover deaths

These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction.

OSHA issues a ‘hazard huddle’ challenge

Washington — OSHA has launched a challenge aimed at boosting worker participation in implementing hazard controls and job hazard analyses.
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Have an idea for a new PPE safety standard?

Arlington, VA — The International Safety Equipment Association has launched an online portal to solicit ideas for workplace consensus standards.

Now hear this: NIOSH announces Safe-in-Sound award winners

Albuquerque, NM — Army Lt. Col. Kara Cave and Dow Chemical Co. are the respective recipients of the 2024 NIOSH Safe-in-Sound Innovation and Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards.

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