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American Heart Association

Booth #4355

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach you comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. This program is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs an AHA course completion card.

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Columbia Southern University




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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Booth #5437

J. J. Keller has a line of solutions specific to the oil & gas industry, including: Safety Compliance Manual; H2S, driver, and employee Safety Handbooks; Standards for Oil & Gas Handbook; online training courses; and more. Learn more about them at www.JJKeller.com.

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Do you have shift work sleep disorder?

Maybe you played games on your phone or tablet late into the night, or, as midnight approached, couldn’t help but watch one more episode of your favorite show. Whatever the case, many people head into work tired. But for some shift workers – people who perform their jobs outside the traditional 9-to-5 time frame – excessive fatigue at work may indicate something more serious.




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Post-traumatic stress disorder in the workplace

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness. It can occur when a person experiences something frightening, stressful or overwhelming.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 44: Respirable crystalline silica and mental health at work

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 




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Losing the option to work remotely doesn’t sit well with some office workers: survey

Menlo Park, CA — Thirty-four percent of office employees working remotely during of the COVID-19 pandemic say they might look for another job if directed to return to the office full-time, results of a recent survey show.




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‘Conscientiousness is a double-edged sword’ for some remote workers: study

Fort Collins, CO — Ambiguous expectations and undefined work boundaries may put more conscientious remote workers at elevated risk for burnout, dissatisfaction and illness, a recent study suggests.




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Loud offices are stressful – but so are quiet ones: study

Tucson, AZ — A noisy office can increase stress levels. But now researchers are saying that near or complete silence at work isn’t so great either.




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Lead association issues guidance on toxic lead emissions

London – A new, free document from the International Lead Association aims to educate workers and managers in developing countries on how to minimize or eliminate the risks of toxic lead emissions.




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OSHA offers resources on limiting lead exposure for workers at indoor firing ranges

Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet and Quick Card intended to help employers protect workers from exposure to lead at indoor firing ranges.




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California governor signs bill aimed at protecting workers from lead poisoning

Sacramento, CA — Workers with high blood lead levels will now have their cases referred to the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health – or Cal/OSHA – for review and possible action, under legislation signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Oct. 10.




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Training management software

Safety Toolbox Trainer is a one-stop solution for busy safety trainers who need to keep up with their management and compliance obligations on the go.




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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

J. J. Keller — your source for safety signs! Choose from thousands of signs and labels from the safety and compliance experts. We offer low prices, fast turnaround and no minimum order. Browse our huge selection of signs, or create a custom sign – with no set-up fees. Visit JJKeller.com/signs for details.

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National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)

The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, education, uniform practices and procedures. Visit www.natehome.com or call (605) 882-5865 for more information!

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J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Warn, inform and remind with safety signs. Are the signs in your facility easy to understand, unobstructed, well-lit and well-maintained? This white paper will help guide you to choose the right signs to warn, inform and remind workers and visitors to stay safe. Download the free white paper now.

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National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)

The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, education, and uniform practices and procedures. Visit www.natehome.com or call (605) 882- 5865 for more information.

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Learn About the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis

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.




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Anti-fog solutions

How can I stop my safety glasses from fogging up?




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Industrial scissor lifts

These industrial scissor lifts come from the factory fully assembled, allowing customers to avoid costly field assembly by elevator installers.




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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Act introduced in the Senate

Washington — A companion bill to the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195), passed by the House in April 2021, has been introduced in the Senate.




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National EMS Advisory Council to meet in May

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has scheduled public meetings of its National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for May 10-11.




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Workplace violence prevention bill aimed at health care and social services

Washington — Newly introduced legislation would direct OSHA to issue a standard requiring employers in the health care and social services sector to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan.




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National EMS advisory council to meet in August

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council has scheduled a hybrid meeting for next month.




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Study looks at reasons behind health care worker drug overdoses

New York — Registered nurses, social and other behavioral health workers, and people in health care support face a significantly higher risk of drug-overdose death, according to the results of a recent study.




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Multi-sensor atmospheric monitor

The G460 multi-sensor atmospheric monitor features completely automatic calibration, one-button operation, top-mounted display and interchangeable battery packs.




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New resources to help you #StandDown4Safety

Washington — Now available: a collection of new resources for the 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set for May 6-10.




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Crane safety hazards and tech solutions: NSC releases new report

Washington — The most common crane-related hazards – and how technology may help solve them – are detailed in a new report from the National Safety Council’s Work to Zero initiative and the NCCCO Foundation.




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Construction association identifies four key safety best practices

Washington — Engagement of top management and substance misuse prevention programs are among four essential safety best practices of construction industry employers, Associated Builders and Contractors says.




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NYC issues construction advisory on ‘foam snow’

New York — The New York City Department of Buildings is reminding construction contractors of their obligation to prevent “foam snow” from littering sidewalks and streets.




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OSHA construction advisory committee and workgroups to meet this month

Washington — Hearing conservation and women in construction are among the topics scheduled for discussion during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting.




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FACE Report: Framer struck by beam after falling from scissor lift

A 41-year-old framer had been working for two weeks at a residential subcontractor at the site of a new apartment complex. The framer and a co-worker planned to use two scissor lifts in tandem to raise and insert a glulam wooden beam into the side of a horizontal I-beam more than 8 feet above the concrete floor.




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DOL renews charter for OSHA’s construction advisory committee

Washington — Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.




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NYC Department of Buildings issues excavation safety advisory

New York — Emphasizing that failure to follow construction codes and project-specific requirements can put both people and property at risk, the New York City Department of Buildings is reminding contractors about 17 procedures they need to follow during excavation and trench work.




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American Heart Association

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach you comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. This program is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. www.heart.org/cpr.




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Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University’s curriculum for our online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in OSH meet the educational credentials for the ASP and CSP. These degree plans provide training in numerous areas, including hazardous materials, construction safety, air quality and ergonomics. Learn more and see how CSU helped an OSH graduate!




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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Build a smarter compliance program with J. J. Keller. More than 420,000 businesses, including 90 percent of the Fortune 1000, trust our wide range of safety and compliance solutions. It’s been our business for 60 years! Our experienced advisors and regulatory experts will help you build a strategy for reducing risk.




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Disaster preparedness amid hurricane season

How does facility safety go beyond building infrastructure and protocol during hurricane season?




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Technology solutions

How can technology help enhance my organization’s safety culture?




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Implementing the ISO 45001 standard

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?




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AI in safety software

What should I know about artificial intelligence before integrating it into my safety software?




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Facility slip hazard solutions

How can I maintain safety and sure footing in a messy, manufacturing environment with an abundance of slip/fall factors such as oil mist from machining or air tools, hydraulic fluids, etc.?




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Energy control program solution

iLockItOut is the low-cost, OSHA-compliant solution for your energy control program.




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…Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.




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Happening soon: Construction Suicide Prevention Week

Construction Suicide Prevention Week, an outreach event aimed at addressing a growing issue in the industry, is set for Sept. 9-13.




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When temps rise, so does injury risk, workers’ comp data shows

Denver — Indoor and outdoor workers have a 52% increased likelihood of injury when the mercury rises above 90° F, Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurer says after a recent survey of claims data.




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Worker well-being plummets amid stressors: report

New York — Worker well-being is “dramatically lower” than in past years, as stress levels related to economic and other concerns remain on the rise, a recent report reveals.




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As people’s mental effort increases, so do negative feelings: study

Nijmegen, Netherlands — “The greater the mental effort, the greater the unpleasantness experienced by participants,” a recent study by Dutch researchers concludes.




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Online game shows how workers experience ‘social determinants of health’

Chicago — A new online game developed by the Center for Healthy Work at the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrates how different workers in an organization are impacted by social determinants of health.




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Gamified manufacturing tasks may be too stressful for some workers: study

Morgantown, WV — Turning mundane manufacturing tasks into games may boost worker engagement, motivation and productivity – but it also may stress out some people, results of a recent study show.