Safety+Health

OSHA is set to move ahead on four standards previously relegated to “long-term action” status, according to the Spring 2018 regulatory agenda, released May 9.

“Have you ever felt that way, as though you were an imposter at work who, one day, would be found out?” asks veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who offers up a few tactics he uses to help reduce anxiety about not feeling “good enough.”

The concept of sustainability is gaining influence in the corporate world. What does it actually mean for employers today, and what part does sustainability play in occupational safety and health?

“Overthinking is something we all do from time to time,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares techniques he uses to reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.

Hazards associated with working in traffic, handling materials, and moving on and off garbage trucks put sanitation workers at risk. In the first two days of 2018 alone, seven sanitation workers were killed, according to the Solid Waste Association.

What are the biggest technological innovations that have affected workplace safety?

When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard LOTO procedures?

Are occupational safety and health professionals looking to change jobs? Are opportunities growing? Safety+Health presents the latest results from its annual survey.

The use of nanomaterials in manufacturing has exploded in this century. As research into safe exposure limits continues, how are employers handling their responsibility to protect employees who work with these valuable but potentially hazardous materials?