August 2021Edition

When done correctly, incentive programs can boost workplace safety, experts say.

Safety+Health asked PPE manufacturers about the trends they’re seeing, the customer concerns they’re hearing and what’s on the horizon.

The National Safety Council presents the Mosaic Co with the 2020 Robert W. Campbell Award.

Michael Edwards shares how he got into the EHS field.

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“Under the right circumstances, AI can achieve an acceptable level of accuracy in classifying SIFp based on an analysis of case narratives,” says Don Groover of DEKRA.

Marcus Avelleyra shares how he got into the EHS field.

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

A 55-year-old boom lift operator died after he fell from the basket of an elevated lift.

Identifying and correcting hazards in the workplace helps ensure workers safely return home to their families. OSHA, via its Safe + Sound campaign, says employers can do many things to encourage workers to find and fix hazards.

Contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction, according to OSHA.

What’s the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest, and why is it important?

What is the leading cause of arc flash, and what procedural changes can be adopted to eliminate the threat?

OSHA requires a direct-reading portable gas detector to test the atmosphere in a confined space before my workers enter. Why is a direct-reading monitor needed instead of an alarm-only monitor?

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This new white paper from J. J. Keller’s safety experts will help ensure your business is 100% compliant with OSHA’s standard for flammable liquid safety.

Shane McEwen, Blackline Safety, explains how organizations incorporating "connected safety" into their worker safety programs can minimize the risk of hazardous tasks performed in confined spaces.

This white paper gives you a complete overview of the entire OSHA inspection process, including the opening conference, facility walkthrough, citations and more.