“Setbacks can test our mettle and often cause us to give up on something positive we were doing before the reversal. Here’s what I’ve done and thought about to help me get back on track.”

“Whether doing a routine inspection, driving to work or counseling a co-worker violating a safety procedure, your perception can make each experience a positive one.”

“Getting others to integrate your unique ideas or techniques is often tricky when there’s a lack of understanding and fear of change.”

“I want to help others and support people. As a safety pro, I have plenty of opportunities to do that. You do, too.”

“Our minds are extraordinary, and we have more control over them than we sometimes realize.”

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.”

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.”

It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.”

Washington – Employers seeking free safety training materials now have a resource to guide them through OSHA’s Resource Center Loan Program.

Much like IT and cybersecurity, the AI world is changing and evolving so quickly it can be  difficult to keep up. 

Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a proposed survey of school workers to gauge the relationship between building conditions and worker health.

Washington – Injuries in high school chemistry laboratories can be avoided with good safety practices, and students should speak up when they feel unsafe, according to a new Chemical Safety Board video.

Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show.

Four out of 5 adults will experience low back pain, data show. What can employers do to help workers?

Washington — Female workers in the service industry face an elevated risk of gender-based violence and harassment, but “there’s a variety of means that can mitigate that,” OSHA administrator Doug Parker says.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America conducted 35,764 brake system inspections and identified 4,295 vehicles – or 12% – with out-of-service conditions during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week, the organization announced recently.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats are calling on acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to address recent allegations that officials from two State Plan agencies are giving employers advance notice of workplace safety inspections.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders – also referred to as repetitive motion or repetitive strain injuries – are a group of painful conditions that affect the muscles, tendons and nerves. According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, workers can develop an MSD from bending, gripping, straightening, holding, twisting, or reaching with their arms and hands.

Hartford, CT — Thirty-three percent of people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic are concerned about their mental health, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by health benefits provider Aetna International.

Washington — Employees’ satisfaction with physical safety conditions in the workplace has returned to levels that predate the COVID-19 pandemic, results of an annual survey indicate.

Body aches, runny nose, fever, headache and fatigue. These are some of the symptoms of the flu.

A white paper from Lehigh explains the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis – how to give your employees the 1-2-3 punch, providing the best-fitting approved footwear, along with custom orthotics and medical-grade compression socks.

Rockville, MD — Mental health is “just as important for your safety as that harness or anything else that you’re wearing,” Mechanical Contractors Association of America member Ricky Reams says in a new video.

New York — The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a construction advisory on the dangers of aging brick facades, which could create unsafe conditions that lead to catastrophic events.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Seven out of 10 workers think employers should reconsider the 40-hour workweek, according to the results of a recent survey from job search website FlexJobs.

Washington — Federal action aimed at easing restrictions on marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act could jeopardize federally required drug testing for workers in safety-sensitive jobs, the National Transportation Safety Board warns.

Washington — Chemical Safety Board interim Executive Authority Kristen Kulinowski said she will “do everything in my power to maintain as many of the functions of the CSB as are permissible by law” as the agency comes closer to operating with just one of its five board seats filled – hers.

Arlington, VA — Miners operating mobile equipment near water should always examine the worksite, remain a safe distance from the water’s edge and wear a seat belt.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has recorded 70% fewer miner deaths through the first 10 weeks of 2024 than during the same period in 2022 and 2023.

Arlington, VA — Miners should never travel or work under an unsupported roof, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says in a recent safety alert.

With global consumers becoming more engaged in purchasing food products that fit into their specific lifestyle choices and address sought-after health claims, the latest findings revealed by Innova’s Global New Products Report demonstrate that almonds are a key ingredient in new introductions that are tailored to fit consumers’ specific lifestyles and health goals.

In response to a petition submitted by food and beverage leader Danone North America, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and giving consumers another compelling reason to shop the yogurt aisle.

How About That's trail mix contains 17g of fat, 4g of protein and 3g of net carbs with zero added sugars. The sweet variation is tossed with avocado oil and sea salt, making it a clean, ketogenic trail mix.

In the rush to eliminate these sugars, developers often overlook the variety, richness, and culinary versatility that natural caloric sweeteners provide. Such sugars—also termed “nutritive sweeteners”—not only offer sweetness but can add layers of flavor, color, and even nutritional benefits, all in a clean-label format. 

The revamped Wild About Mixmi Froyo™ products have been reformulated to be 100% natural, truly fermented, and enriched with high-quality probiotics. 

Filtration efficiency is an important element in dust collection system design for the food industry.

In this four-part series on dust collection for the food industry, we’ll cover everything you need to know about air filtration.

Learn how long cartridge filters last, how to know when they need to be changed and what you can do to extend their life and performance. 

Processors are turning to automation to fill jobs where people are unavailable.

When I was an electrical engineer building emergency wireless communications networks, I learned about the importance of having backups—sometimes the hard way, with a 3 a.m. phone call reporting a system is down and the backup system didn’t kick in.

Are there any private jets that have at least one comfortable and real bed to sleep on - for a transatlantic overnight flight? Not talking about seats the go flat bed or even sofas that open up. A real bed...

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