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J. J. Keller and ISEA launch collaborative PPE Pain Points Survey

EHS and safety professionals are encouraged to share their experiences with buying PPE and managing PPE use.




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J. J. Keller and Juno Jones announce collaboration to provide safety footwear

The brand launched with women's footwear made especially for female foot measurements and style, and its viral popularity quickly grew the brand to include men's durable safety footwear built for all day comfort.




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California man sentenced to 7 Years for COVID-19 glove fraud

Man defrauded companies out of $3 million for medical-grade gloves that were never delivered.




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EHS performance checklist: How does your program measure up to best practices?

Almost 70% of safety pros work for corporations with deep pockets, revenues in the billions, resources that run wide and deep, with often large EHS staffs.




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The organizational culture drives (safety) performance

To make any permanent significant change to companies’ organizational systems, practices, or procedures, one has to modify the culture.




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Paving the way: Women’s increased leadership in construction

The largest percentage of job roles held by women in the construction industry are those in management roles, overtaking sales occupations. To celebrate this and Women in Construction Week™ from March 3-8, 2024, let’s explore the latest developments in the industry for women. 




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Converging causes contribute to most incidents

How many times in workplaces are new employees rushed into jobs to fill vacancies or meet high demands or deadlines?




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The foreman’s impact on safe performance

An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees.




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PODCAST | Relationships vital to safety excellence

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this.




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Workplace inclusion should incorporate employees’ sense of physical and mental safety

The foundation of an inclusive workplace is recognizing and embracing its evolution. That means re-defining inclusion organization-wide to instill a more modern and all-encompassing mindset.




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The attributes of power and how it impacts safety performance

How is power distributed in an organization and how does it affect safety?




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Reversing the normalization of performance deviations can be difficult

Many organizations suffer from performance deviation despite their best efforts.




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Honeywell enhances immersive field simulator to meet broader spectrum of training and development requirements

Honeywell announced a new version of its Immersive Field Simulator (IFS) offering, a virtual reality (VR) and mixed-reality-based training tool that incorporates a digital twin of physical plant operations to provide targeted, on-demand, skill-based training for workers.




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OSHA announces $11.7M in funding for safety, health training

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training and education for workers and employers. The goal is to help identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.  




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Top training trends at ASSP Safety 2022 conference

Interviews with training exhibitors at the ASSP 2022 conference reveal these current trends in safety training.




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Let’s debunk common misconceptions about HazCom training

We need to abandon the popular misconceptions that compromise the effectiveness of HazCom training programs.




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AIHA and dBase Media announce Healthier Workplaces, Healthier Communities Video Series on impact of OEHS Professionals

Scheduled to premiere in May 2023 during AIHce EXP, AIHA’s annual conference, the series aims to introduce the public to the key role the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession plays in creating healthier workplaces and communities.




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Intertek Alchemy launches lean training library for all levels of the manufacturing workforce

The new Intertek Alchemy frontline worker lean training courses close that gap by training both frontline workers and their managers to understand the “why” behind the “what” of lean manufacturing, encouraging them to adopt and accelerate lean principles.




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Understanding and managing freefall distances

In this article, we'll guide you through the importance of accurately calculating fall distance and maintaining necessary clearance to avoid injuries.




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Asking questions leads to improved worker performance

We had just witnessed a large toolbox talk at a mining construction site in Africa. It wasn’t a bad session; the safety officers were loud and lively in their statements, there was some humor and even the safety manager from the general contractor stepped in to say a couple words.




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Transforming the blue-collar industry: A case study enhancing employee engagement through flexible work models

 In the age of customer-centric business models, it's easy to overlook the fundamental role of employees in driving business success. Here's one company's story utilizing a focused approach to enhance employee engagement.




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Elevating occupational safety: A new holistic approach for excellence

Do your employees truly know what to look for and can they recognize the hazards and risks associated with their tasks? Is it psychologically safe to openly recognize hazards and risks and choose safe actions within the culture? 




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ASSP and S4NP form alliance to advance worker safety

The two organizations will cross-promote volunteering opportunities while sharing content and amplifying the stories of members and member communities.





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NIOSH announces phase 3 winners of the Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge

The Challenge was a three-phase, $350,000 competition aimed at improving respirator fit evaluation.




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Beyond rain protection: The importance of flame-resistant and arc-rated gear

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




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Your guide to green building: Sustainable construction, renewable materials and energy efficiency

This shift towards eco-conscious construction responds to escalating environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable living spaces. 




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Functional, health trends call for masking agents

Current trends for health-and-wellness, plant-based, reduced-sugar and functional beverages, for example, easily can affect the taste, mouthfeel and overall beverage experience. Thus, beverage formulators engage masking ingredients to fight off any unwanted effects.




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Protein shows its all-inclusive appeal for beverage solutions

More consumers are engaging in the active nutrition community, offering more opportunities for protein fortification. Suppliers are developing animal- and plant-based protein solutions to meet this growing demand. 




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Exotic fruits offer functional appeal to beverage-makers

As health and wellness trends continue to be a driving factor in the beverage industry, experts highlight how exotic fruits’ functional attributes and unique flavor profiles have growing appeal.




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Organic, functional demands driving future for coffee ingredients

Coffee trends are prompting beverage-makers to adapt to new consumer demands for the staple American beverage. However, as consumers seek out organic, functional attributes in coffee solutions, experts see more opportunities beyond the traditional coffee category.




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Functional beverages place greater need for masking ingredients

As functional beverages remain in demand, experts highlight how masking ingredients are essential in formulations by enhancing a beverage’s overall drinking experience.




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Thanksgiving could see more dietary preference accommodations, survey shows

With many people following different diets such as gluten-free or dairy-free, NCSolutions conducted a survey to know how consumers are embracing new lifestyle-friendly dishes this holiday season.




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Shopping frequency, naturalness impact baby boomer shopping patterns

With all baby boomers at least 65 or older by 2030, beverage-makers should consider what this demographic needs as their shopping habits evolve.




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Private label dollar sales increase in 2023

A recent report from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) shows that consumers were more intrigued by store brands in the past year.




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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg announce launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced the launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, an ultra-premium gin now available for purchase nationwide. 




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Barefoot Wine, Simone Biles team up for NFL game day experience

Consumers have the chance to win an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch the Green Bay Packers play the Chicago Bears on Nov. 17 with Simone Biles, whose husband plays for the Chicago Bears and formerly played for the Packers.




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ThruWave announces 3D, problem-detection program, INSIGHT




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Changeovers, shrinking workforce influence case packers and wrappers

Beverage operations are juggling SKU proliferation, varying pack sizes and a changing workforce. Packing machinery is helping these manufacturers minimize disruptions to those operations.




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Labeling equipment’s advancements adapt to sustainability trends

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.




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Califia Farms acquires Uproot Inc.

Califia Farms, Los Angeles, announced the acquisition of Uproot Inc., a plant milk dispenser system for foodservice. 




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Convenience stores continue to evolve

The performance of the convenience store channel is ever-changing, thanks to consumer trends and economic factors.




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Vitamins, minerals play starring role in functional beverages

The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated consumer interest in vitamins and minerals. Experts note that more of today’s consumers are awakening  to “better-for-you” (BFY) beverage trends as they continue to seek drinks that provide fortification




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Consumers prefer performance beverages with qualities beyond hydration

Experts note that convenience, drinkability and protein content are key drivers of the performance beverage market.




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Performance beverages expand beyond fitness

Today’s performance beverages have evolved beyond providing energy, but also are supporting broader health and wellness goals.




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Artificial Intelligence set to transform beverage industry

From offering consumer insights, enhancing product development to supply chain optimization, experts weigh in on how AI solutions are transforming the beverage industry. 




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Understanding the potential of influencer content

As brands look to employ creator-generated content as part of their advertising campaigns, understanding how consumers engage and receive this influencer content can be vital to support their brands.




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Mary Jones launches HD-9 Shooters

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, announced the launch of Mary Jones Hemp Delta-9 (HD-9) Shooters. The new product joins the brand's HD-9 craft sodas and gummies, featuring the same pure cane sugar formulation and classic taste of Jones Soda, adapted for HD-9.




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Chobani launches shelf-stable ‘Super Milk’ to support those in need

Chobani LLC, New Berlin, N.Y., launched its first-ever shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk: Chobani Super Milk. This latest product innovation is nutrient rich and is made specifically to be donated to support people impacted by disasters as well as help some of the most vulnerable in Chobani’s hometowns, the company says.




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International Delight launches Home Alone Creamers and Iced Coffee

In partnership with 20th Century Studios, International Delight is teaming up with film favorite “Home Alone” to give consumers a nostalgic taste this holiday season.




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Conveyor advancements keep automated processes in lockstep

In beverage warehouses, the rise of automation has prompted conveyor manufacturers to continue to make advancements to ensure that the speed and pace are in sync and processes are running efficiently.