Weather

Spaceflight study may offer insights for working in extreme conditions

College Station, TX — Texas A&M University researchers are studying how the human body reacts in harsh environments, particularly during extended exploratory and commercial...

Help older adults stay cool
during high heat

Too much heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it’s especially true for older adults. Heat and humidity place greater stress on our bodies...

Extreme Weather + Work: Large businesses aim to help other employers protect workers

New York — A group of 11 large companies is teaming up to provide employers with research and tools to support their workers before,...

Colorado House committee advances bill on heat and cold stress protections

Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House’s Health and Human...
- Digital Partners -

Safety on the line

Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

MSHA to miners: Stay safe this winter

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual reminder about best practices for navigating winter-related hazards. The alert highlights processes...

Arizona to spotlight employer efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses

Phoenix — The Industrial Commission of Arizona has launched a new program intended to recognize employers in the state who “excel in protecting their...

Hypothermia prevention: do’s and don’ts

Cold temperatures can be dangerous for outdoor workers. One of those dangers is hypothermia.
- Digital Partners -

Trends in PPE: Protect workers from heat and cold

We asked PPE manufacturers: What are some of the biggest challenges safety pros face when it comes to protecting workers from extreme temperatures?

Safe evacuation during an emergency

The “immediate and urgent movement of people away from a threat or actual occurrence of a hazard.” That’s how OSHA defines an “emergency evacuation.”

Next Webinar

Current Issue

What's Trending

From our Partners

Earn recertification points

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Take a quiz about this issue of the magazine and earn recertification points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.