April 2022 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 26: Language barriers at work and preventing falls in construction

Barry Bottino — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In Episode 26, the S+H editorial team examines how language barriers can affect workplace safety. In addition, Jessica Bunting, director of the Research to Practice initiative at CPWR, discusses the ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set for May 2-6.

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Benchmarking Contractor Safety Management with Maturity Models

S+H Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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OSHA Inspections: Are You Prepared?

S+H Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Manage your safe listening – beyond occupational exposures

S+H Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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‘We can benefit the team’

Kevin Druley — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:06:00 +0000

“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.”

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You’re in charge of safety – now what?

Alan Ferguson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:05:00 +0000

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.

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‘Always talking about safety’

Kevin Druley — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:04:00 +0000

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.

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Demolition work: A look at the hazards

Alan Ferguson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:03:00 +0000

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

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Safety Leadership: Foster a culture of accountability

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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

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Editor’s Note: ‘It may mean something completely different’

Melissa J. Ruminski — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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