July 2020Edition

Features

The future of safety

Safety+Health gathered perspectives from prominent voices in safety on the question: Do you believe the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on occupational safety and health and, if so, how?

2020 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the Safety+Health 2019 Training Survey are in.

Trends in personal protective equipment 2020

Experts from PPE manufacturers talk about the latest trends, as well as innovations and new technologies that are here or on the horizon.

‘Regulation by Shaming’: Study explores impact of OSHA press releases

A single OSHA press release about fines levied against a company can have the same effect as 200-plus agency inspections when it comes to future compliance by the offending employer, as well as those nearby in the same industry, a Duke University researcher recently concluded.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: The ‘ABC’ model for influencing behavior

Angelica Grindle and Erika Gwilt, who specialize in client engagement at DEKRA, discuss how antecedents, behavior and consequences help us understand what influences and controls behavior.

Speaker Spotlight: Defend your safety training: Is it good enough?

“It’s the components of your training program that ultimately ensure its success or failure,” says safety professional Daniel J. Snyder, who offers advice on ensuring employees are adequately trained.

My Story: Daniel Kats

Daniel Kats shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: George S. Flores

George S. Flores shares how he got into the EHS field.

Traveling for business?

As the economy gradually begins to function in this new normal, some workers who traveled for business before the COVID-19 pandemic may be returning to that lifestyle.

Editor’s Note: The future of the field

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses how public interest in occupational safety and health is the highest she’s experienced in her lifetime.
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Safety Tips

Traveling for business?

As the economy gradually begins to function in this new normal, some workers who traveled for business before the COVID-19 pandemic may be returning to that lifestyle.

A safer reopening: 10 actions to take

As many employees begin returning to a more typical work environment, employers must remember to prioritize safety. Here are 10 steps the National Safety Council – based on recommendations from its SAFER task force – says employers should take before reopening.

Help keep COVID-19 at bay: 13 healthy habits and behaviors

Muncie, IN — Making personal hygiene and cleanliness a priority are among the 13 healthy behaviors and habits one Ball State University professor says can help lower your risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 – and help you stay healthy in the future.

Workplace Solutions

Safe setup of aerial devices

What environmental factors should electric utility crews consider when setting up aerial devices on a worksite?

Tackle heat stress hazards

What can I do to mitigate the risk of heat stress in a hard-to-cool environment?

Picking the right QMS for your organization

How do I select a quality management system that meets key safety requirements and best practices to ensure its successful rollout and use?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

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