September 2021Edition

Features

2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Safety+Health takes you inside the upcoming 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, detailing all you need to know to make the most of your experience.

A team of one

Being a one-person safety department can be a challenge. Five safety pros who have “been there” share their advice.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: Using artificial intelligence to identify serious injury and fatality potential: Part II

“By using a different approach, we can achieve our two primary objectives: removing the subjectivity and delay in determining SIF potential,” says Don Groover of DEKRA. “The approach is to use an expert logic system.”

Editor’s note: Hope to see you

The nation’s largest occupational safety and health event is scheduled to take place – with both virtual and in-person components – Oct. 8-14 in Orlando, FL.

My Story: Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: Michael Miele, CSP

Michael Miele, CSP, shares how he got into the EHS field.
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Safety Tips

Reduce the risk of back injuries

What’s one way workers can cut their risk of a back injury in half? “Store it off the floor,” the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says.

Towing a trailer?

Landscaping companies and many other businesses use trailers. Make it a safe trip when towing a trailer by following these tips from the Texas Department of Insurance.

Carbon monoxide: The silent killer

Do your employees use gas-powered equipment at work? If so, they may be exposed to carbon monoxide.

FACE Report: Machinist dies after being pulled into manual lathe

A 52-year-old machinist at a manufacturing company was preparing to spot drill the center of a 103-inch piece of round steel in a manual lathe.

Workplace Solutions

Respiratory protection program responsibilities

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have?

Hand safety programs

How do I build a hand safety program that actually reduces hand injuries?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

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OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know

Download a free white paper to learn more about OSHA’s role in ensuring workplace safety and how the J. J. Keller Safety Management Suite can help you stay fully compliant with OSHA requirements.

Workplace Hazards Assessment

OSHA identifies an ongoing process to increase hazard recognition as a critical step in establishing your health and safety procedures. This white paper describes Ansell's method for assessing hazards in your workplace.
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