Workplace Solutions

Drive safely on black ice

Although it can form on any road and “sneak up on you,” the National Weather Service says black ice frequently is found on roads that lack exposure to sunlight or are lightly traveled.

FR apparel in cold weather

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?

Respirator fit testing

How do I implement respirator fit testing at my facility?

Examining hand protection use

What are the biggest factors that affect compliance in hand protection?
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California adopts emergency temporary standard on silica exposure

Adopted on Dec. 14, the ETS is set to go into effect Dec. 29.

BLS: On-the-job deaths jump nearly 6% in 2022

Washington — A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 – a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Dec. 19.

Test your knowledge of carcinogens in the workplace

Brussels — How well can you identify carcinogenic risks in the workplace? A virtual training game from a Belgian agency is putting your knowledge to the test.

OSHA staff switch to safety helmets from hard hats

Washington — OSHA personnel will now wear safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats to “protect them better when they are on inspection sites.”
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Contest aimed at weeding out counterfeit N95s has a winner

Washington — The developer of an N95 respirator validation phone app and website is the winner of NIOSH’s Counterfeit N95 Challenge.

Rooftop hazards

What are the primary hazards associated with rooftop openings and unprotected edges? What steps can employers take to ensure worker safety?

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