August 2020 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Editor’s Note: Safety in the summer heat

Melissa J. Ruminski — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:27:00 +0000

As I write this, the Chicagoland area has just endured a string of 90-degree days – with even more expected in the week ahead. A substantial part of Safety+Health’s coverage this month is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but tucked into the news section is a brief about preventing heat-related illnesses. It’s a topic that […]

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COVID-19 and working women

Barry Bottino — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:06:00 +0000

In women-dominated industries such as health care, as well as those in which women aren’t well represented, including construction and the trades, female workers are facing unique challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Electrical safety for all workers

Kevin Druley — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:05:00 +0000

In 2018, the highest numbers of nonfatal on-the-job electrical injuries occurred in industries and occupations that traditionally don’t receive extensive electrical training.

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A hard look at soft skills

Barry Bottino — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:04:00 +0000

No matter how they’re defined, soft skills are vital to a safety professional’s career growth and development. “Technical knowledge will only get you so far,” one expert says.

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Safety Leadership: Your brain in the ‘new normal’

S+H Staff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:03:00 +0000

“As many organizations begin to shift their focus from virus response toward returning to work, a blind spot is emerging,” says Josh Mrozowsky, vice president at DEKRA.

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All About You: Take the time to be friendly

S+H Staff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:02:00 +0000

Sincere friendliness has the power to warm hearts – and increase your influence as a safety and health professional, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk.

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Speaker Spotlight: The COVID-19 facemask: More of a ‘helpie’ than a ‘selfie’

S+H Staff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

In addition to wearing facemasks themselves, safety and health leaders need to convince others to wear them, says E. Scott Geller of Safety Performance Solutions Inc.

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My Story: Dianne Grote Adams

S+H Staff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dianne Grote Adams shares how she got into the EHS field.

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My Story: Cory Worden

S+H Staff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Cory Worden shares how he got into the EHS field.

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