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Holiday workplace safety: OSHA publishes tips, resources

Washington — To help keep safe the workers who play a role in getting “gifts from the warehouse to your home” for the holidays, OSHA has published a series for seasonal workplace safety tips and a video – including COVID-19-related guidance.




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Free OSHA webinars to offer recordkeeping tips

Washington — OSHA is set to host a two-part webinar series on recordkeeping and the electronic submission of workplace injury and illness data.




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Tips to Ensure Your Email Campaigns Thrive Amidst Change

David Morgan shares a huge change that will impact email marketing, along with some valuable tips to help you ensure your campaigns are not banned. Don’t miss this short but value-packed video and resource guide!




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9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors

These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition.




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Tips on distraction, seat belts and aggression

Keep these tips in mind to stay safe when driving.




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Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.




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Key relationships for the safety pro

What are some important working relationships for safety pros to build and maintain? Experienced safety pros weigh in.




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CPWR offers skin cancer prevention tips for outdoor workers

Silver Spring, MD — Workers who spend all or part of their days outdoors have an increased risk of developing skin cancer, the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR) cautions in a recently released hazard alert.




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10 Tips for Building & Maintaining B2B Relationships

Discover the keys to unlocking sustained success in the security industry through strong B2B partnerships and gain insights from industry experts and academic studies.





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Citing battery explosions and injuries, U.S. Navy bans vaping on ships and aircraft

Fairfax, VA – The U.S. Navy has announced a ban on e-cigarettes and other vaping devices on ships, submarines, aircraft, boats, craft and heavy equipment.




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Reducing slips, trips and falls

Fall hazards are a common problem across multiple industries and workplaces.




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7 tips for safe use of ladders

From 2017 to 2021, ladder-related incidents accounted for more than 800 deaths and 27,000 nonfatal injuries resulting in days away from work. “Ladders are safety equipment, not just a throwaway tool,” one expert says.




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Keep construction sites safe during winter: NYC has tips

New York — Remove all snow, ice and other debris from construction jobsites to help reduce slip and trip hazards.




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Water pipe repair: Researchers offer tips for making common method safer

West Lafayette, IN — Researchers at Purdue University have outlined recommendations for enhancing the safety of a popular method for repairing water pipes that may release hazardous chemicals into the air, as part of a recent study on rehabilitating damaged drainage culverts.




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All About You: 3 tips for ‘fitting in’ with a new work group

“You don’t need to change who you are or what you believe,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.




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All About You: Be a valued part of the team: 3 tips

“As safety and health professionals, we can’t be successful without co-worker collaboration,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 52: Keeping workers safe in the heat and tips to revive a safety committee

In Episode 52, the S+H team examines content from the June issue, including a feature story with tips on keeping your safety committee fresh and effective. Also, Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson joins the podcast to discuss how to keep workers safe in the heat during the “Five Questions With …” segment.




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Avoiding slips, trips and falls: Tips for wholesale and retail employees

A NIOSH publication addresses preventing slips, trips and falls in wholesale and retail trade establishments.




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Oregon OSHA offers landscaping safety tips, best practices

The landscaping industry has a new resource to help workers stay safe on the job. A 28-page publication from Oregon OSHA covers best practices regarding lawn care equipment, ladders, noise exposure, pesticides, personal protective equipment, trenching and more.




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LifeSafety Power’s LED Light Kit Includes Magnetic LED Strips

LifeSafety Power’s ProWire now includes magnetic, LED light strips for the E6, E8 and E12 products — a component that brings instant illumination to enclosures to assist with installing, managing and servicing power solutions.




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Eagle Eye Deploys Custom Cloud Video Solution for SportClips

National retail hair care franchise Sport Clips Haircuts partnered with Eagle Eye Networks reseller Blue Iron Sentinel for a custom cloud video security solution across its 80 company-owned U.S. locations.




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NIOSH provides hearing protection tips for musicians

Cincinnati – NIOSH has released guidance to help protect the hearing of musicians and others in the music industry.




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CDC releases biosafety tips for avian flu workers

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published biosafety recommendations for laboratories working with highly pathogenic avian influenza.




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Could rumble strips curb distracted driving in work zones?

Washington — Use of temporary, portable rumble strips is more effective than warning signs at reducing distracted driving in work zones, according to a recent National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report.




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OSHA video offers tips to prevent heat illness

Washington – A new YouTube video from OSHA aims to inform workers of all ages about the importance of taking precautions against heat illness.




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11 tips for effective workplace housekeeping

Good housekeeping is crucial to safe workplaces. Experts agree that all workplaces – from offices to manufacturing plants – should incorporate housekeeping in their safety programs, and every worker should play a part.




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Academy shares tips on eyestrain

San Francisco – In recognition of Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing ergonomic tips to help workers deal with dry and strained eyes.




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10 tips for a safer return to the workplace

Protecting employees from COVD-19 exposure requires creating a comprehensive plan – and then executing that plan and adjusting it when necessary.




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UL offers Thanksgiving safety tips

Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu.




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Experts offer tips to help shift workers get better sleep

Glenview, IL — A new resource from the American College of Chest Physicians is aimed at preventing shift work sleep disorder among employees who work nontraditional hours.




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Absolute Systems Strengthens Kansas City Foothold With Eclipse Integration Buy

Absolute Systems of Kansas City has acquired Eclipse Integration, expanding its commercial security solutions and presence in the metropolitan market.




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NIOSH offers safety tips for residential construction workers

Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries.




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Construction worker safety: Refresher tips from NIOSH

Washington — A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face.




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Rate of work-related MSDs in construction dips as median DAFW climbs: report

Silver Spring, MD — The rate of nonfatal, work-related musculoskeletal disorders requiring days away from work in the construction industry has continued to decline, while the median DAFW for such injuries remains on the rise, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Washington L&I publishes home office ergo tips

Tumwater, WA — For people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new fact sheet from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries explains how to set up a safe and efficient home workstation.




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NIOSH offers miners tips to limit dust exposure, be ergonomically sound

Washington — NIOSH has published a booklet intended to help miners learn about reducing their exposure to respirable dust in metal and nonmetal mines while lowering their risk for musculoskeletal disorders and traumatic injuries.




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NSC summit equips organizations with solutions to prevent MSDs

Itasca, IL — In another effort to help organizations prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the National Safety Council’s MSD Solutions Lab conducted its inaugural MSD Pledge: Small Business Summit on Oct. 13.




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Reduce lower back pain: 3 tips from surgeons group

Rosemont, IL — In light of data showing that about 1 in 4 working adults have low back pain, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is offering tips to strengthen and protect the back.




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Fact sheets offer tips for protecting workers in gas stations and convenience stores

Washington — New fact sheets from NIOSH are intended to help workers at gas stations and convenience stores – and their employers – reduce the risk of violence on the job.




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7 tips for an effective workplace safety committee

Safety+Health shares seven tips from veteran safety professionals Carl Potter and Richard Hawk on making safety committee meetings more enjoyable.




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Experts offer lawn mower safety tips

Chicago – With summer approaching, three medical organizations have teamed up to issue tips to help prevent lawn mower injuries.




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Safe spring cleaning: 12 tips

Before tackling spring cleaning, you should be aware of the hazards that may await you: handling household chemicals, lifting heavy objects, navigating around clutter, walking on wet surfaces, and reaching or climbing – to name a few.




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Preventing slips, trips and falls

Reduce your risk of slips, trips and falls by keeping floors clean and clear of clutter, maintaining good lighting both indoors and on outdoor walkways, and more.




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Build a strong culture: Tips for ‘talking safety’

No one can keep an entire organization safe on his or her own. Collaboration is needed to create a strong safety culture in which everyone looks out for each other.




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Sexual Harassment Prevention: 3 Tips for Effective Training

This detailed white paper will help you increase the impact of your sexual harassment prevention training.




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Sexual Harassment Prevention: 3 Tips for Effective Training

This white paper features helpful tips from J. J. Keller’s human resources experts, covering important sexual harassment prevention training topics such as the bystander approach, teaching civility, individual state training requirements and more.




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Surgeon academy offers snow removal tips

Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is advising people to be cautious when removing snow this winter.




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Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for staying safe on the slopes

Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding people to follow safe practices while engaging in winter sports such as skiing and ice skating.




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CDC Foundation provides tips on workplace flu prevention

Atlanta – With flu season on the horizon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation is sharing information to help workers protect themselves from the disease.




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Stay safe after it snows: Tips for injury-free shoveling

Parts of the country have experienced record-breaking snowfalls in 2015. With snow, comes shoveling – which can lead to a variety of injuries.