May 2025 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 63: Continuous improvement and a look ahead to National Safety Month

Barry Bottino — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Lori Guasta, senior director of consulting operations at the National Safety Council, joins us to discuss continuous improvement – one of the four weekly themes of National Safety Month (June). We also discuss content from the May issue of Safety+Health.

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KASK ZENITH X2 MAX

S+H Staff — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

During Construction Safety Week (May 5-9), KASK – the premium designer and manufacturer of head protection – is announcing the launch of the Zenith X2 MAX, a Type II safety helmet that extends the fit range up to 66 centimeters, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for a wider range of users while maintaining the same high level of protection for which KASK is known.

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How gauge affects glove performance

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:00:48 +0000

From cotton to nylon to aramids, string-knit safety gloves offer various levels of hazard protection and are typically classified by their gauge – ranging from seven to 21. But what’s glove gauge and how does it affect glove performance?

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‘Realizing the True ROI of Safety – Evaluating the Data and Dollars’

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When investing in the health and safety of your most important assets – your employees – many other factors go into making an informed decision. You’ll find these considerations in this big-picture overview: “Realizing the True ROI of Safety – Evaluating the Data and Dollars.”

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One misstep. One untrained worker. One costly incident.

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:48 +0000

Contract and temporary workers are essential – but without proper training, they can create serious safety and compliance risks.

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Help prevent lithium-ion battery fires

Alan Ferguson — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Is your workplace prepared? Here are five steps you can take right now.

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Suicide prevention in construction

Kevin Druley — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:09:00 +0000

What makes the issue so prevalent – and what employers and workers can do to help increase awareness.

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By the numbers: Falls in construction

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:06:00 +0000

We’ve pulled together some of the most recent data available on construction worker injuries.

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Understanding SIFs: Why they matter to everyone

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:01:00 +0000

“SIF prevention isn’t only about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about engaging all levels within an organization in a meaningful way to better understand SIF risks.”

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Work at a comfortable level

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Throughout your workday, do you find yourself bending, kneeling or squatting for extended periods of time?

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