business and finance PODCAST | The role of technology in enhancing construction safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400 The construction industry has seen a significant shift towards the use of technology to improve safety management. Full Article
business and finance 7 best practices for walkway protection under scaffolding By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:56:47 -0400 Fall injuries may be the most obvious scaffold-related hazard, but they’re not the only one. Debris and objects falling from scaffolds can hit passersby underneath. Full Article
business and finance Are you perpetuating lone worker myths? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0400 There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone. Full Article
business and finance Contractor again fails to protect workers from deadly fall hazards at construction sites By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:14:16 -0400 Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. Full Article
business and finance Ways to simplify safety & improve performance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 If you have an accident, a failure, the easiest thing to do is look whose hand was on the lever. If that is where your root cause analysis stops, that’s a huge mistake,” says Brian Fielkow, JD, CEO of Jetco Delivery, a Houston-based trucking company with more than 100 flatbed and heavy haul trucks. Full Article
business and finance Process safety management - the business case By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Simply stated, process safety is a management system implemented to prevent major incidents involving hazardous materials. It is necessary for managing complex process operations. An effective process safety management system focuses on three important aspects of your business: Full Article
business and finance Actively caring for people’s safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 What does it mean to actively care for people’s safety? Is this the mission of behavior-based safety (BBS)? Let’s understand the difference between “caring” and “acting.” No one wants to see an individual get injured on the job. This is caring. Yet, many workers admit they do not act on their caring by providing behavioral feedback. Full Article
business and finance ISO 45001 safety and health management system standard By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Experts say 45001 is not easy to apprehend when read as a normal book, especially if you are not familiar with the ISO framework of 9001 and 18001. You have to realize the interconnections between specific clauses. Experts advise finding a good training course to help realize the standard’s full potential. You may also want to consider employing consultancy services to assist. Full Article
business and finance Use ISO 45001 to improve safety & process efficiency By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Released as the new safety and health standard in early 2018, ISO 45001 has a range of EHS benefits. But how do companies become ISO 45001 certified? Introduced in March 2018, ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001 to become the new international ISO standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. Full Article
business and finance Worker engagement requires enabling workers to speak up By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Most organizations, especially those that manage higher risks, have a “requirement” for the workforce to stop work and get help when they are “unsure.” When you talk to managers, they believe this empowerment is what is needed to get people to stop. Full Article
business and finance It’s time for a New View of safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:37:00 -0400 It’s long overdue, according to Dr. Sidney Dekker, who in 2014 wrote an essay on “The ‘Failed State’ of Safety.” Yes, says Corrie Pitzer, who is giving a talk, “Safety at a Dead End” at the American Society of Safety Professionals’ annual conference this June. Full Article
business and finance What are new view applications? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The New View is fundamentally the application of systems thinking to workplace health and safety. It considers safety an emergent property of the system. So what does that jargon mean? Instead of focusing on an individual thing, the organization steps back and takes a broader view. Full Article
business and finance High-Reliability Operations emphasize error management By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What is a High Reliability Organization? The work is highly technical and complex, operators require a high level of technical training and certification, and the consequences of error can be catastrophic. Hence, “it has to be done right every time.” Full Article
business and finance NFPA 70E’s focus on preventing human error By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The 2018 print edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is 104 pages. Updated every three years by the 70E technical committee, this comprehensive standard covers the latest information about the effects of shock, arc flash, arc blast, dc hazards, and developments in electrical design, PPE. Full Article
business and finance Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
business and finance Do you have a plan? Protect workers from lung cancer By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Crystalline silica is one of the most common elements on the planet, just behind oxygen. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to it in their workplace. It’s about 100 times smaller than sand and can be found on construction sites in building materials such as concrete, block, stone, sand, and mortar. Full Article
business and finance Navigating OSHA recordkeeping & reporting By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 As OSHA continues to update its 2016 rule on recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, organizations should be aware of new policies that affect how they treat – and reward – safety in the workplace. Full Article
business and finance Machine risk assessments vs. safeguarding assessments By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 When it comes to accidents, manufacturing ranks second highest of all industries. That comes despite OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. A key culprit is unguarded hazardous machinery. Full Article
business and finance New Pureflo-supplied air respirators By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 New Pureflo- Supplied Air Respirators for grinding, welding and painting. Respirators are NIOSH approved with ANSI Head, Eye - Face Protection, along with three welding lens options, optional left front window, QR Suspension, APF of 1000. Full Article
business and finance Emergency shower booths for decontamination By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 HEMCO Emergency Showers are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. This unit is equipped with a pull rod activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of eyes, face and body. Full Article
business and finance EtQ Software By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 EtQ is the leading EHS Management software for identifying, mitigating, and preventing high-risk incidents through integration, automation, and collaboration. Full Article
business and finance The Guarddog Self Closing Safety Gate By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 The Guarddog Self Closing Safety Gate from Bluewater Mfg., Inc is tough, durable and easy to install. Full Article
business and finance Two new members join PIP senior management team By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 PIP’s stellar growth over the last 10 years has positioned itself as a global leader in Safety Hand Protection and places PIP well on its way to becoming a referenced-leader in the Personal Protective Equipment market space. Full Article
business and finance ChillOut products to be exhibited at Safety 2013 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Beat the heat and enjoy a ChillOut™ moment. ChillOut evaporative cooling towels are XL and waffled to hold more water for effective, instant cooling that lasts. Portable and easy-to-use, simply add water. Full Article
business and finance Mirrored safety products for blind spots and problem intersections By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Se-Kure Domes and Mirrors is a true Made in America manufacturer of mirrored safety products. Full 360-degree domes from 18” to 60” in diameter, 180 & 90-degree domes are also available. Full Article
business and finance MCR promotes Paul Harris to head of Sales and Customer Service By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 MCR Safety is proud to announce that Paul Harris will be leading our Sales and Customer Service as well as Consulting and Compliance teams as our newly appointed Vice President, US Sales. Full Article
business and finance ASSE Safety 2013 Attendee Choice Award winners By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:20:00 -0400 From arc flash, respiratory, foot, hand and fall protection to AEDs, gas detectors, training courses and more, attendees at Safety 2013 had a chance to check out cutting edge safety products at ISHN's booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center and vote on their favorites. The votes have been counted and the winners have been determined/ Full Article
business and finance Plan your expo visits with online tools, floorplan By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 With more than 500 exhibitors showing their products and services at the ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition, it’s not a bad idea to plan your itinerary in advance, so you won’t miss something you really want to see. Full Article
business and finance Going to Safety 2014? Make your voice heard! By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 10:00:00 -0400 If you're headed to the Safety 2014 Conference & Expo in Orlando June 8-11, make sure you stop by the ISHN booth to vote on the top, most innovative EHS products in the second annual ASSE Attendee Choice Awards. Full Article
business and finance ISHN/ASSE Safety 2014 Attendee Choice Award winners By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 From arc flash, respiratory, foot, hand and fall protection to gas detectors, training courses and more, attendees at Safety 2014 had a chance to check out cutting edge safety products at ISHN's booth in Orlando's Orange County Convention Center and vote on their favorites. The votes have been counted and the winners have been determined. Full Article
business and finance Meet the new Carbonx/Tex Tech team By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The CarbonX Team will display and discuss the latest innovations in non-flammable protective apparel at booth #1431 at ASSE’s SAFETY 2014, June 8–10, in Orlando. Full Article
business and finance EHS performance checklist: How does your program measure up to best practices? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:35:34 -0500 Almost 70% of safety pros work for corporations with deep pockets, revenues in the billions, resources that run wide and deep, with often large EHS staffs. Full Article
business and finance The organizational culture drives (safety) performance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 To make any permanent significant change to companies’ organizational systems, practices, or procedures, one has to modify the culture. Full Article
business and finance Paving the way: Women’s increased leadership in construction By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:17:17 -0500 The largest percentage of job roles held by women in the construction industry are those in management roles, overtaking sales occupations. To celebrate this and Women in Construction Week™ from March 3-8, 2024, let’s explore the latest developments in the industry for women. Full Article
business and finance The young, fit, and the injured: How to keep Gen Z workers safe By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:15:01 -0500 The highest rate of injury is seen with workers between the ages of 18-24, who are experiencing emergency-room injuries at a rate of 2.3 injuries per 100 full-time equivalents — a factor that may be driving the youngest working generation away from these positions. Full Article
business and finance The current state of safety: Heart to heart with a safety professional By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:22:09 -0500 Though convinced that we have made strides with equipment and safer processes, I am equally convinced that we are stuck on a hamster wheel. Full Article
business and finance Improving safety by focusing on risk management By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 When it comes to managing the risk associated with employee safety, the risk manager usually looks to the safety department to address that area. Full Article
business and finance Pros are teachers and employees are kids — NOT! By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:50:09 -0400 Safety and health pros have been known as teachers, among many roles, for decades and decades. But it’s a touchy subject and the role doesn’t get the attention it serves. Why? Full Article
business and finance Investing in Relationships: Effective tactics to get to know your employees By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:19:00 -0400 A sturdy foundation is essential in construction to ensure the stability and integrity of the entire building. Similarly, when managers take the time to get to know their employees, they establish a solid foundation of trust and lay the groundwork for optimal performance. Full Article
business and finance A look into safety management By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 To effectively and holistically approach the problem of occupational accidents, injuries and fatalities needs a major and complete review and assessment. Full Article
business and finance Lessons from the Harvard Anti-Bullying Policy By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2024 14:05:53 -0400 Harvard’s recent Anti-Bullying Policy (the Policy) has many good elements. It is missing important elements regarding the definition of bullying and how the Policy should work. There are lessons in this. Full Article
business and finance Build a secure work environment by fostering safety and communication By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 11:57:05 -0400 In addition to requiring workers to wear the necessary safety equipment, it’s also important for management to create a strong work culture and to show the staff that they’re valued. Here are some tips for prioritizing safety and communication in an industrial setting. Full Article
business and finance Converging causes contribute to most incidents By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 14:14:44 -0400 How many times in workplaces are new employees rushed into jobs to fill vacancies or meet high demands or deadlines? Full Article
business and finance Lessons from a music video: From saving children to improving workplace safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 11:54:22 -0400 While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change. Full Article
business and finance The foreman’s impact on safe performance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees. Full Article
business and finance PODCAST | Relationships vital to safety excellence By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 21:04:00 -0400 Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this. Full Article
business and finance Do you really want to call your employee complacent? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Complacency exists in workplace safety, but is it the right accusation? Full Article
business and finance Insights into effective safety communication By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0400 The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure. Full Article
business and finance Employee wellness is a cornerstone of effective safety strategies By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:36:25 -0400 Investing in the mental and emotional well-being of employees is not just a compassionate approach but a strategic imperative for any organization. Full Article
business and finance Workplace inclusion should incorporate employees’ sense of physical and mental safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:39:22 -0400 The foundation of an inclusive workplace is recognizing and embracing its evolution. That means re-defining inclusion organization-wide to instill a more modern and all-encompassing mindset. Full Article