September 2024Edition

Features

Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2024

Meet the 2024 Rising Stars of Safety – 38 young safety professionals who are making an impact.

Safety I and Safety II: An explainer

“In incorporating many different points of view, you might be able to apply a certain tool toward risks or hazards in the workplace,” a veteran safety pro says. “You can’t just keep doing the same things in the same way and expect better outcomes or improvements.”

Is naloxone in your first aid kit?

Be ready to respond to an opioid overdose at work. “It really is something that’s very simple to administer,” an NSC expert says.

The 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Check out our preview of the nation’s largest environmental, health and safety event, set for Sept. 13-19 in Orlando, FL.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: The leadership advantage: Key skills for operational excellence

“Through their behavior, leaders must demonstrate actions that ensure the safety and well-being of their workforce.”

Editor’s Note: Quick, easy and helpful

Most of the content you read in Safety+Health is written by our team of associate editors. Barry Bottino, Kevin Druley and Alan Ferguson are busy reporting news, hosting our monthly podcast, moderating webinars and producing feature articles.

My Story: Bridget Sweet

Bridget Sweet shares how she got into the EHS field.

My Story: Mike Harry

Mike Harry shares how he got into the EHS field.
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Safety Tips

Vehicle submersion: Act fast

It’s unpleasant to think about, but it happens: Vehicles get submerged in water. If it happened to you, would you know what to do?

FACE Report: Gutter installer falls from patio roof

A 34-year-old installer and a co-worker were installing gutters on a two-story residential home.

What is black lung?

Also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, black lung is a “job-related disease caused by continued exposure to excessive amounts of respirable coal mine dust,” NIOSH says.

Inspect aerial lifts before operating

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

Workplace Solutions

First aid compliance

What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?

Energized work permits

When do I need an energized work permit?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

Empowering Safety On the Go: Remote Monitoring for Mobile AEDs

Remote monitoring cleans up the “defunct AED mess” by monitoring AEDs at scale by removing many of the process and people challenges that come from manual inspections.

SIF: Serious Injury or Fatality Incident Determination and Reporting Guidelines

A serious injury or fatality event is an incident or near miss that has the potential to, or does, result in a fatal or life-altering injury or illness. By identifying SIFs, organizations can focus injury prevention initiatives where they matter most.

Bringing Safety and Compliance to Workers in Multiple Locations

How does a major automotive group with 75 locations in nine states ensure that thousands of technicians are wearing top-quality safety footwear that meets all job requirements? Get the case study.
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