Workers in the oil and gas industry, whether they work with pipelines, on oil rigs, as drivers or at well sites, face higher incidence and mortality rates.

The danger presented by airborne contaminants, though very real, is sometimes not immediately obvious, which is why respiratory protection in contaminated environments must mean more than throwing on whatever mask is handy.

It’s imperative that those working with industrial freezers are able to recognize, treat, and most important prevent cold stress and its potential health impacts.

The dangers of working in the heat and its adverse impacts are “predictable and largely preventable,” according to the WHO.

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. 

Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. 

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.

The improper handling of hazardous waste brings many potential dangers, from health hazards to environmental damage, in both the short and long term.

AIHA announced the availability of free resources to support rail operators in reducing health risks associated with work conducted on railroads.

Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available. 

Roadside work zones pose extreme risk for the laborers who build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities. Highway maintenance jobs are among the most dangerous in the U.S.

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.

Excessive noise is prevalent across industries. From manufacturing to construction, agriculture to oil and gas, more than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year.1 Wherever unsafe levels of noise exist, employers are responsible for providing hearing protection devices (HPDs).

When loud noises cannot be reduced or eliminated through engineering controls, workers who are exposed to them must use hearing protection devices (HPDs) to conserve their hearing. This notion is not new, nor is the concept that HPDs require fit-testing to be effective.

On a Tuesday afternoon, you send a maintenance contractor out to a remote station to perform a routine check on some of your equipment. Your contractor drives out to the nearest access road, parks his truck, and walks over to the site. When he gets there, his personal gas monitor alerts him to high levels of dangerous gases...

We have gradually come to depend on cell phones and their apps for more and more information about our daily lives. The latest trend seems to be health monitoring that allows the average person to keep an eye on their vital stats. The future of hand protection is moving in much the same direction.

Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.

Thorough training can ensure workers are using the right harness for them in terms of equipment and fit.

Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries. These injuries are due to none or ill-fitting protection.

The OSHA standard on fall protection, training requirements is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.

Many businesses are increasingly using temporary workers during the holiday season and throughout the year, making it challenging to provide safe environments without proper planning and guidance.

CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will host a special virtual event on Thursday, Nov. 18 with NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, and other national experts from labor and medicine on the mental health of the nation’s critical health workforce.

Mike Ettenberg, Founder of Frontline, is a retired firefighter tired of losing or destroying his designer shades in the heat of the frontlines. 

Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done. 

Research reveals there is actually significant confusion and over-simplification in the differences (and similarities) between hardhats and helmets.

The hierarchy of controls for respiratory protection is a system designed to minimize or eliminate exposure to airborne contaminants.

Non-FR/AR rainwear can ignite and melt when exposed to flames or electrical arcs, exacerbating injuries.

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.

Beverage packaging and manufacturing operations have married speed and accuracy to inspect and protect today’s beverages through a variety of applications and environments.

Food and Alcohol Safety Classes Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Unmatched Study Package for ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification Exams, Setting a New Standard in Food Safety Education Nationwide

LAPD officer Patricia Blake's new "Warriors and Heroes" website celebrates pioneering women in policing worldwide, launched in conjunction with International Women's History Month. It highlights personal stories and contributions spanning a century.

Saint-Gobain Solar Gard ("Solar Gard"), a leader in automotive paint protection film, has provided material properties for ExactFlat's leading 3D to 2D digital pattern making software.

Educate your customers and partners on the real threats and real solutions to help them be cybersmart to be cybersafe with your own corporate university.

Patricia Blake's new podcast, "To Protect and to Serve," debuts with a pair of engaging episodes, while anticipation builds for the upcoming release of the "SEND ME!" theme song in May, and more songs to follow this year.

Matthew O. Keane is a leading expert in the technology sector as a principal client solutions architect at AHEAD

Tips to avoid costly water damage

Ammar Jali Urges Franchise Owners to Review Insurance Coverage for Business Protection

PROTECTION/SECURITY SPECIALIST AND AUTHOR, RENATA KECSKES, RELEASES "RUNNING FOR SAFETY"

Under the guidance of Jesus Martinez, Mountain Valley Tree Service is committed to providing top-tier solutions for managing invasive species, reducing fire risks, and ensuring the safety and beauty of local communities.

Configuration Manager monitoring from the cloud it's simple and quick to deploy. Keeping an eye on your deployments can be time-consuming. ProtectOrg's solution covers the health, deployment, software versions, and as well as many other features.

Likely the youngest child ever to protect 100 acres of rainforest!

Nearly 100 organizations endorse sign-on letter expressing concerns over S.4395

George K. Wuerthner is a director who focuses on ecological initiatives and environmental sustainability

Live everyday carefree with an extra layer of protection for Apple Watch's display!

FiveBy finds that data-driven fraud prevention solutions still require human experts to implement the fix

Two failed gearboxes threatened farmland in a county where 42.6 percent of the population lives below the poverty line

Contract awarded for products that bring improvement to healthcare industry

An estate lawyer can assess your specific situation and develop a customized plan to protect your assets.

Centris, a leading provider of innovative data protection solutions, proudly announces the launch of its Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services tailored specifically for North American businesses.