June 2022 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Check workplace foot safety off your list

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A new foot safety hazards checklist from Red Wing covers specific sources of foot injuries – with some more obvious than others. From slippery floors and automatic closing doors to uneven surfaces and puncture hazards, the list takes a proactive approach to avoiding foot-related injuries and keeping your business running safely.

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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 28: Inexperienced workers and housekeeping tips

Barry Bottino — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:28:00 +0000

In Episode 28, the S+H editorial team discusses the safety impacts of inexperienced workers in various industries amid COVID-19 pandemic labor shortages, as well as housekeeping with Cary Usrey, vice president of operations at SafetyStratus.

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Motivate safety and reduce injuries fast with wearables

S+H Staff — Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Download this white paper from Soter Analytics to learn how wearable technologies can automate ergonomic training processes, motivate workers and drive down injury rates as much as 55%.

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The right way to wear disposable earplugs

Barry Bottino — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:05:00 +0000

Workers in many industries use disposable earplugs. But are they inserting and wearing them correctly? We’ve got step-by-step instructions, and more.

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When customers get hostile

Kevin Druley — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:04:00 +0000

Pre-COVID-19 pandemic work life may not return as quickly for employees in customer-facing industries. As some experts see it, the immediate future for workers in grocery, retail, hospitality and similar sectors still includes the risk of stress and anxiety stemming from interactions with angry or aggressive customers.

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Safety Leadership: The link between successful outcomes and supervisor excellence

S+H Staff — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:03:00 +0000

“Even if we know that a certain safe behavior is expected – or even required – of us, the consequences are the most important influence on future behavior,” says Erika Gwilt of DEKRA.

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All About You: Find the positives in your workday

S+H Staff — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:02:00 +0000

“Too often, we dwell on what we don’t like about our job,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for “a more inspired and happy life.”

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Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations

S+H Staff — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller.

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A Comprehensive Contractor Qualification Framework

S+H Staff — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most effective ways to deal with this challenge is to develop a strong and effective contractor qualification framework. Download this free white paper to learn how.

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On Research: Perceptions of safety pros’ upward influence

Alan Ferguson — Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Journal of Safety Research contributors talk about their work. This month: Researcher Cassandra Madigan talks about how safety professionals influence managers in their organizations.

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