November 2021 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 21: Delta-8 THC and scaffolding safety

Barry Bottino — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In Episode 21, the S+H editorial team discusses an emerging cannabis impairment issue: delta-8 THC. Also, John Newquist, an author, trainer, consultant and former OSHA inspector, shares his insights on scaffolding safety.

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Slip-prevention industry on a slippery slope (the SCOF v. DCOF debate)

S+H Staff — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Despite slip and fall accidents accounting for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in the United States, second only to motor vehicle accidents, there is a growing yet dangerous trend to eliminate the most critical measurement to prevent slips on hard-walkway surfaces.

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Top EHS Practices: Key Components of a Full-Service Safety Program

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Developed by J. J. Keller's environmental, health and safety experts, this white paper contains helpful tips on training, written safety plans, chemical management, incident tracking, audits and other important topics.

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Salary Survey 2021

S+H Staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:06:00 +0000

Safety pros: Want to know how your salary stacks up? The results of Safety+Health's annual survey are in.

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10 tips for a safer return to the workplace

Barry Bottino — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Protecting employees from COVD-19 exposure requires creating a comprehensive plan – and then executing that plan and adjusting it when necessary.

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Job Safety Analysis

Alan Ferguson — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:05:00 +0000

"A more accurate term would be 'task hazard analysis,'" one expert says. A look at the process.

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Delta-8 THC and the workforce

Kevin Druley — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:03:00 +0000

Use of delta-8 THC, a chemical compound that occurs naturally in marijuana, is on the rise. "From the employer lens, the concern is that these products can cause impairment, and they're also not being regulated," one observer cautions.

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My Story: Chris Malicki, CRIS, OHST, CHST

S+H Staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Chris Malicki shares how he got into the EHS field.

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My Story: G.C. Shah

S+H Staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

G.C. Shah, CSP, shares how he got into the EHS field.

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All About You: Make the best of your circumstances

S+H Staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

“There will never be a time when everything is perfect and just the way you want it,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

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