January 2024Edition

Features

Robotic technology in the workplace

“The many benefits this technology brings to workplace safety programs cannot be overlooked,” says the National Safety Council, which recently published a white paper on the topic.

How has the safety pro’s job changed?

Industry veterans share their experiences.

A look back at the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

To review some of this year's memorable moments, browse articles included in Safety+Health's Show Daily email newsletter published each day of the October 2023 event.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: Last year’s top safety trends are here to stay

“I expect to continue to see these themes dominate safety headlines in 2024,” says George Bower from DEKRA.

Editor’s Note: Safety’s past, present and future

We’re pleased to introduce a new quarterly column: “NSC Thought Leadership.” To kick things off, John Dony, the council’s vice president of workplace strategy, explains how a partnership with United Kingdom-based nonprofit Lloyd’s Register Foundation has resulted in the proposal of “a model for the ‘new value of safety.’”

Redefining safety: The journey begins

“It’s increasingly harder to ignore the fact that for many, the concept of safety has expanded to include safeguarding all the things that make us who we are,” says NSC’s John Dony.
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Safety Tips

Safe use of snowblowers

A snowblower can make clearing paths quicker and easier. But it’s important to operate them safely. Follow these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

FACE Report: Day laborer dies in a collapsed trench being dug to repair a sewer line

The process of digging the trench, which was not shored, exposed a 3-inch water line that was about 3 feet below grade and ran the length of the trench. No attempt was made to shut off the water line before work began or after it was uncovered.

Managing workplace stress: Employers can help

OSHA’s “Safe Workplace Good Headspace” initiative highlights ways employers can make a difference.

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.

Workplace Solutions

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?

Product Focus

New Products

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