March 2024Edition

Features

Think you know ladder safety?

March is National Ladder Safety Month – the perfect time to take our quiz on safe use of ladders! Let’s see how you do.

Supporting women in construction

“Women seem to have to work harder to prove their knowledge of the subject matter even when they might have more knowledge and experience than a male,” one expert says.

Difficult conversations

What can safety pros do to make these conversations easier for everyone involved? We’ve got advice.

A collaborative approach to safety

The National Safety Council names ATS the recipient of the 2023 Robert W. Campbell Award.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: Five principles for creating a risk-based decision-making culture

“One of the most troubling and persistent worries of today’s leaders is the potential for catastrophic occupational and process safety events.”

On Research: Building a team safety climate

“Workers will observe, imitate and learn from their leaders’ behaviors. Therefore, employers should practice what they’re preaching.”

Editor’s Note: Thanks for your support

One of the many reasons I respect occupational safety and health professionals so much is that you’re always available as a resource and a support – both to workers and each other.
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Safety Tips

FACE Report: Trimmer struck by limb from storm-damaged tree

A 51-year-old tree trimmer and certified arborist was part of a three-person crew sent to cut down a storm-damaged maple in the backyard of a private residence. The trimmer oversaw the crew and jobsite.

Help employees eat healthy at workplace events

Rewarding employees with pizza may be a popular way to celebrate a workplace success, but it isn’t exactly the healthiest choice. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says employers should “encourage healthier food and beverage choices at workplace meetings, conferences, parties and other events.”

Miners: Use extra caution during cold weather

Miners who work in cold temperatures are at risk for cold stress, which may trigger hypothermia, frostbite, and other injuries and illnesses.

Prevent on-the-job backover deaths

These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction.

Workplace Solutions

Anti-fog solutions

How can I stop my safety glasses from fogging up?

Protect outdoor workers

What do we need to consider when choosing high-visibility multi-season workwear?

Spill containment

What’s needed for effective spill response in a loading dock area?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

Seeing Eye to Eye with Comfort and Performance

No one goes to work expecting to damage or lose their eyesight. Yet, an estimated 2,000 workplace eye injuries that require medical attention occur each day in the United States.

Ascending Safely: Transforming Workplace Safety by Transitioning from Ladders to Stairs

This resource provides a comprehensive overview for organizations aiming to enhance safety standards and adopt smarter solutions for industrial access challenges.

How to Investigate a Workplace Accident: Beyond the Blame Game

This white paper uses a recent real-world occupational fatality investigation to help you transform the way you conduct workplace incident investigations.
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