July 2022Edition

Features

2022 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2022 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.

SIF prevention: A discussion

How much recent progress – if any – has been made in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities?

Don’t touch!

Exposure to poisonous plants and venomous animals are common summertime hazards for outdoor workers.

‘Join the MSD Pledge’: NSC, Amazon initiative aimed at reducing work-related MSDs

Washington — In a push to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the National Safety Council is calling on employers across all industries to sign a pledge to improve workplace safety, reduce MSD risk and enhance worker well-being.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: 5 steps to unlock your organization’s safety potential

Mike Snyder of DEKRA offers a path for implementing an effective risk-based management approach.

My Story: Boris Kiprovski

Boris Kiprovski shares how he got into the EHS field.

Editor’s Note: A safe summer

As much as I’d like to be a hearty hiker or regard camping as something other than a nightmare, few of my encounters with wildlife have been positive.
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Safety Tips

Like steaks and burgers? Then watch out for ticks

You probably know about Lyme disease, and that it’s transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. But have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?

Use ‘the four R’s’ to help prevent head-on collisions

You can help prevent a potential head-on collision before it occurs. NSC has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use: the four R’s.

FACE Report: Truck driver/equipment operator crushed while loading backhoe onto trailer

A 64-year-old truck driver and equipment operator working for a gravel-hauling and equipment-moving company drove his employer’s truck with an attached flatbed trailer to a jobsite.

Safe use of extension cords

Extension cords can be found in many types of workplaces, from offices and warehouses to retail stores and construction jobsites. Unfortunately, they’re often misused.

Workplace Solutions

Safely working at height

Most workers are trained to climb using the “three points of contact” rule, but how do they stay safe when tools and equipment need to go up with them?

Overlooked safety risks along the supply chain

What are some commonly missed safety risks in supply chains?

Prevent heat-related illness

What do safety professionals need to know about heatstroke and how to prepare for these emergencies?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

OSHA Penalties and Regulatory Changes for 2022

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Stay Safe This Summer: Heat Illness Prevention Checklist

Download this checklist to get practical ways to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses.

Drug Tests Gone Wrong

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Top EHS Practices: Key Components of a Full-Service Safety Program

J. J. Keller’s Top EHS Practices white paper is a must-read for anyone looking to improve safety practices at their company. It offers real-world tips and insights on essential topics, including: Training; written safety plans; chemical management; audits and inspections; and more.
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