April 2022Edition

“Clear written and verbal communications are essential to health and safety excellence,” says one safety expert. “It’s even more important when different languages are involved.”

Whether you’ve been asked to move from another department or safety has been added to your list of current job duties, here’s where to start.

Allegion has received the 2021 Robert W. Campbell Award – presented annually by the National Safety Council to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

Demolition work presents multiple hazards. Planning can go a long way in helping prevent worker injury and illness.

“Accountability is a safety leadership best practice that’s in demand,” says Paul Angelo of DEKRA.

When I’m searching for the latest safety research, I sometimes find myself on websites that are in French, Japanese and other languages. And the Safety+Health website occasionally receives comments from Spanish-speaking readers.

Journal of Safety Research contributors talk about their work. Kicking things off is researcher Tristan Casey, who answers questions about his study on “making safety training stickier.”

A 21-year-old heavy equipment operator died after being struck by an excavation bucket that became detached from the quick coupling device attached to the end of a boom.

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. NSC urges drivers to put their cellphone down and focus on the road ahead.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 11-15. This year’s theme is “Work zones are a sign to slow down.”

What do workers need to look for when buying foot protection?

How can the right driver monitoring/management system help keep safety a priority?

As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?

This white paper explores: Key elements of contractor management programs; contractor safety management maturity models; tips to implement a world-class contractor management program; and the evolving supply chain risk management culture.

What are the best ways to develop and maintain written safety plans? Which federal and state plan requirements apply to your business? Download a free white paper for the answers to these questions and more.

Audition Technology’s white paper summarizes the current global standards for safe listening in the environment and from audio (headphones) and provides a framework for monitoring lifestyle exposures versus safe dose, building awareness and self-management with associated tools offered by the company.