Amazon is doing well, though a volatile political climate threatens small businesses’ growth.

While regulations exist to minimize dangers of toxic substances in industrial plants, there are additional methods that can be incorporated to effectively reduce air pollution in these facilities.

Lars Wismer, director of A+A, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, talks to us about the world’s leading trade show for the occupational health and safety industry and what makes it stand apart from other events.

With the summer months right around the corner and temperatures warming up around the US, workers in a variety of industries are making adjustments to their personal protective apparel kit.

In 1998, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 413 workers were struck and killed by vehicles. That was “the highest number in the 7-year period that the fatality census has been compiled.”₁ Without a standard in place, the numbers were steadily rising.

The industrial gas detection series is modularly designed for easy integration and custom configurability.

 The organization has set targets for its Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) framework, and measures progress on a comprehensive, cross-category internal scorecard. 

PIP Global Safety, TrusTrace’s first customer specialized in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Safety Footwear space, is taking a proactive approach to regulatory compliance by gathering granular traceability data on the cotton used in its products. 

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.”

Companies such as GPS Insight that were bestowed with the Sustainability Leadership Award are those that have made sustainability a central aspect of their operations and goals.

The new device includes an anti-overload sensor and an alarm to alert operators of potential risks.

Expert Kathy Seabrook explores how EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance in this session from day one of the ASSP Safety 2024 conference. 

The expert panel pointed out leadership responsibilities or factors that can damage mental well-being, causing burnout, sadness, anger, anxiety and other psycho-social disorders.

Industrial hygiene began as a medical specialty in the early 1900s. Scope creep among OHS pros is occurring now and will expand in the future, too. The challenge for OHS pros, and others, is to know when to expand or establish limits of OHS capabilities.

Sustainability is becoming an important point of discussion in the environmental health and safety space.

Combilift, based in Ireland, focuses on sustainability to reduce environmental footprint and increase safety. Visiting their plant, I got an inside look. 

Expert says EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance.

Workers who wear high-visibility apparel must be both visible and comfortable in high temperatures.

While many factors have contributed to supply chain hurdles and economic woes, there are clear measures organizations can take to ensure progress toward more sustainable operations. 

With plant-based ingredients in high demand, formulators oftentimes are turning to hydrocolloid solutions to deliver the stabilization these beverages need.

As beverage-makers increasingly turn to plant proteins to meet consumer trends, experts highlight some key considerations to take into account when formulating with these ingredients.

Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.

As sustainability is a driving force for change in labeling materials for beverage packaging, experts highlight how labeling equipment is evolving to support these trends.

Given the high interest in sustainability from consumers, today’s plastic bottle manufacturers are taking the steps to ensure their business aligns with what consumers are looking for.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), FMI - The Food Industry Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) issued a joint commitment related to the responsible marketing and merchandising of crossover alcohol products.

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy drinks and alternatives notes that total milk, comprised of dairy, plant and all other milks, looks to stabilize volume declines.

As beverage-makers seek out prebiotics and stevia solutions, ingredient suppliers are increasing production capabilities to support these needs.

Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability with new hires and innovations.

PACK EXPO International 2024, taking place Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to feature more exhibitors and experiences for attendees. Making its PACK EXPO International debut, Sustainability Central will explore packaging sustainability and what it means to brands.

Emerson’s Nelson AXPC Connection Kits are engineered to fulfill the increased safety requirements of NEC/CEC hazardous location codes, the company notes.

Nokia recently launched a true inventory counting capability for Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitory Service (AIMS). 

As more and more beverages require greater investment in climate-controlled trucks and trailers, original equipment manufacturers and trailer manufacturers have made strides to meet these needs as well as support emission-reduction goals.

As plastic caps and closures rise in demand, companies continue to innovate, improving on the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.

As sustainability has grown in importance to shoppers with environmental concerns, more beverage brands are using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to support a circular economy.

Sustainability, population growth, rising incomes and changing lifestyles have all contributed to the growing use of cartons for beverage packaging.

The eye-catching design of shrink and stretch labels make them desirable to beverage-makers, but experts add that sustainability is playing a greater role in the future of this market.

Experts say factors like environmental concerns, lifestyle preferences, visual marketing strategies, product quality considerations, craft beverage trends and the efficiency of aluminum recycling processes are causing brands to turn to aluminum packaging.

Experts share why consumers and beverage brands are choosing glass packaging, from sustainability to sophistication.

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.

As sustainability trends and consumer preference continue to drive market demand for sustainable packaging solutions, experts highlight how cartons, pouches and bag-in-box packaging are answering the call.

Modmo Technologies, producers of high-tech electric bikes, have announced the closing of their seed investment round which amounted to €8.7M.

Co-Developed with TOMY International, Bebé Fuerte™ is Now Available at Walmart and Independent Toy Stores

First Nations Memorabilia collectors can own a piece of history from the late 1600-1700s when English and French colonists arrived in the New World in this rare live online auction

During MWC 2024, STL Partners and Red Hat will host a key roundtable on "Realising Value from Enterprise Net Zero Ambitions," focusing on telecom sector sustainability.

This massive hoard showcases many game used NFL and AFL footballs from the mid 1940's through the mid 1970's.

STL Partners unveils updated Sustainability Scorecard featuring new criteria and companies: Assessing telecoms & adjacent sectors, promoting cross-industry collaboration, and addressing scope 3 emissions challenges.

Users input information regarding the severity of their injuries, and the tool determines a relative disability rating percentage

85% of college-educated autistic adults are either underemployed or unemployed.

Ralph F. Antonioli serves as the Managing Attorney at Antonioli & Associates, LC