April 2023Edition

Features

Trenching and excavation

Planning and protection will help workers stay safe when working in or near a trench.

Workplace fire drills

Regular practice keeps workers prepared for emergencies.

2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo

Safety+Health provides a quick glimpse at what the upcoming Indianapolis event has to offer.
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Columns

Editor’s Note: A fast-approaching opportunity

NSC’s 2023 Spring Safety Conference & Expo will take place May 17-19 in Indianapolis. The event features more than 20 educational sessions – including traditional Technical Sessions, shorter Learning Labs and in-depth Professional Development Seminars that can earn you continuing education units.

Safety Leadership: Is your SIF prevention process missing something?

Is your process fully integrated into your safety management system? Has it kept up with organizational change? These are some of the questions you should be asking, Erika Gwilt and Elizabeth Prazeres from DEKRA say.

BCSP Viewpoints: Best practices for exam prep and test taking

“As you approach an exam, proper preparation will be key to your success,” says Angela Giotto from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
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Safety Tips

FACE Report: Tree trimmer dies when tree removal rigging fails

A 28-year-old tree trimmer was part of a four-person crew removing a 127-foot fir tree from a residential property.

‘Work with us’ on work zone safety

“You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21.

Don’t drive distracted

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – the perfect time to review some safe driving tips from the National Safety Council.

Tornado safety: Have a plan

Tornadoes can happen at any time of year but, depending on where you live, certain months see more activity. Are your workers prepared for a tornado warning?

Workplace Solutions

Promoting investment in safety

How can safety professionals improve executive buy-in for investments in their organization’s safety programs?

7 safety essentials for an electric fleet

What considerations should be taken into account when adding electric vehicles to a fleet?

The role of data analysis in workplace safety

What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents?

Product Focus

New Products

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