A major Midwestern design festival, now in its 14th year, kicks into high gear next week with talks and events on the creative process, sustainability, branding, urbanism and design, the allied arts and much more.

Are you ready to step into a retail space where style meets acoustic excellence? Welcome to the remarkable transformation of Dardano’s shoe store in Broomfield, Colorado, where Altispace laminate beams, illuminated beams and wooden ceiling clouds have mitigated sound reverberation issues and revolutionized the shopping experience.

Communication drives culture and behaviour, so it pays to be alert to the narratives around us

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has renewed the two-year charter for the OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

What are some common chemical storage compatibilities?

Gasoline and other flammable liquids should only be stored in approved containers based on specifications developed by the Department of Transportation, OSHA, the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute.

Sydney — Need to reset your attention during a complex work task? A five-minute break is all it takes.

Morgantown, WV – Despite robbery-related violence being the leading cause of death in the retail industry, many Texas convenience store owners fail to take precautions that could prevent robberies and protect workers from violence, according to a new NIOSH study.

Washington – Simple changes to the store environment can help convenience store owners protect their employees from work-related violence, NIOSH researchers claim in a recent blog post.

Retail workers experienced a combined injury and illness rate higher than the construction industry in 2016. Experts say top-down commitment is needed to prevent a work environment that values inventory over safety.

Tumwater, WA — A new guidance document from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended to help grocery store employers protect workers from contracting – and potentially spreading – COVID-19.

Boston — Grocery store workers who interact with customers may be five times more likely to contract COVID-19 than their colleagues who don’t have direct contact with customers, results of a recent study led by researchers from Harvard University show.

Philadelphia — A new Regional Emphasis Program from OSHA is aimed at reducing worker injuries and illnesses in warehousing, storage and distribution yard operations.

Boca Raton, FL — Retail workers “are being asked to do too much,” and many are “leaving or throwing up their hands,” says a researcher from Florida Atlantic University.

Washington — A proposed rule that would restore two parts of OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations is under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

As a security industry marketing company, we utilize many digital marketing strategies to get our clients in front of their potential customers

Washington — Proposed legislation would create funding for health care and other benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease by extending, for 10 years, a recently expired excise tax rate increase on coal production.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is calling fiscal year 2016 “the safest year in mining history” after a record-low 24 deaths occurred – a decrease of nearly 37 percent over the previous fiscal year’s total of 38 fatalities.

In the aftermath of devastating weather events, tens of thousands of storm recovery workers respond. A wide variety of potential hazards await.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced temporary relief from hours-of-service requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers delivering “direct assistance” to emergency efforts in states affected by severe winter weather.

In Episode 25, the S+H editorial team celebrates the two-year anniversary of the podcast with a discussion on the many safety hazards facing storm recovery workers. In addition, Nicole Randall from the International Safety Equipment Association discusses various aspects of personal protective equipment for workers.

Dealers and installers of electronic security systems say 1999 was a repeat of the previous year, and that this year they face challenges most related to the economy, home building

The store replaces the previous ADI location that had been serving local customers, and provides Snap One customers with a convenient shopping option that was not available to them before. 

Washington — In recognition of 100 years of efforts to advance workplace respirator awareness, NIOSH has marked Sept. 3-6 as its inaugural Respiratory Protection Week.

Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has issued a hazard alert warning of the potential dangers of unsafe materials handling and storage in the beverage distribution and retail industry.

What are the safety benefits of teaching workers to tell stories?

In Episode 35, the S+H team dives into the January issue’s feature story on adoption and acceptance of safety technology. Additionally, senior safety consultant and keynote speaker Jack Jackson discusses how safety professionals can use storytelling to spread safety messages.

Washington — A recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlights findings from a quarter century (1992-2016) of labor market data.

The company is launching a cloud platform that leverages computer vision, AI, and video analytics to quickly and accurately detect, classify, and verify potential threats.

Developed to help small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) and content creators manage data from edge to cloud, the portfolio delivers a range of enterprise-scale solutions.

There’s no doubt about it, working on a railroad can be tough on work boots. See how Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad realized the importance of quality and durability when it came to protecting its crew with the right footwear for the job.

The critical job that SD cards play in video edge storage — either in a primary or secondary role — can’t be overstated.

According to the announcement, the combination of Wasabi and Johnson Controls’ technology brings organizations a fully integrated cloud storage and VMS solution with the added security of Wasabi’s immutable buckets.

A certified field technician was killed after he climbed into a mechanical vertical storage unit to make repairs.

A 54-year-old forklift operator and his co-worker were installing large metal storage racks in a warehouse.

On the day of the incident, a semitruck with a trailer backed up to a supermarket chain’s loading dock. A freight clerk opened the back of the trailer, checked the freight and determined that the truck was at the wrong dock.

A 51-year-old tree trimmer and certified arborist was part of a three-person crew sent to cut down a storm-damaged maple in the backyard of a private residence. The trimmer oversaw the crew and jobsite.

Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.

The Acid Storage Cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of corrosive chemicals.

PIG Pesticide Safety Cabinets feature fully MIG-welded 14- and 18-gauge steel construction to survive decades of continuous industrial use.

Never worry about corrosion while storing hydrochloric, sulfuric or nitric acids, or bases such as sodium, potassium or calcium hydroxide, in this metal-free polyethylene cabinet for corrosives.

This durable, compact countertop cabinet safely stores up to two 4-liter bottles of acids or bases near your workspace.

Stak-a-Cab Safety Storage Cabinets are constructed of 1-inch-thick, multi-ply plywood and finished with chemical-resistant paint.

This cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of flammable chemicals. Standard size is 35 inches high and 22 inches deep, with available 30-, 36- and 48-inch widths and a removable shelf for larger container storage.

With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph.

Ideal for storage of lithium-ion batteries, the Rack Fire Protect non-occupancy buildings are fire rated for two hours at 2,000° F. The containment facilities minimize the risk of fire spreading from damaged, malfunctioning or deep-discharged batteries to the workplace.

Tumwater, WA — Preventing sprains and strains on the job is the aim of a new online tool from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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.

When using chains and chain slings on the job, you need to keep a few important things in mind.