Washington — The fifth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents begins April 15, providing employers with opportunities to raise awareness of struck-by hazard recognition and prevention.

Springfield, IL — Legislation that would require driver’s education courses to feature lessons on worker and driver safety in highway constructions zones is advancing in the Illinois Legislature.

Washington — Engagement of top management and substance misuse prevention programs are among four essential safety best practices of construction industry employers, Associated Builders and Contractors says.

Arlington, VA — Nearly 2 out of 3 highway construction contractors say motor vehicle crashes have happened in work zones under their firm’s operation in the past year, according to a new survey.

Washington — Preventing harassment in the construction industry is the focus of a new guidance document from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Arlington, VA — Recent changes to an American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association consensus standard are intended to enhance worker and facility protections from dropped objects on jobsites.

Bilbao, Spain — A new video from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work highlights strategies to reduce the risks of heat stress on the job.

New York — Research intended to gain a better understanding of the effects of heat on construction worker health is continuing, project organizers recently announced.

Silver Spring, MD — Creating a “culture of care” is among the topics to be discussed during an upcoming webinar on preventing suicide in the construction industry.

Springfield, IL — Driver’s education courses in Illinois must now feature lessons on safely navigating roadway construction zones, under a new state law.

Silver Spring, MD — With the construction industry experiencing elevated suicide rates, employers can support workers by “reassuring them that help is available, that mental health is the same as physical health,” an expert on prevention says.

Washington — Three OSHA regions have continued or established a set of emphasis programs, the agency recently announced.

Boston — OSHA’s Boston regional office recently renewed some of its Regional Emphasis Programs.

Washington — How can Prevention through Design practices reduce or eliminate some of the construction industry’s most common hazards? A new toolkit from NIOSH is intended as a guide.

The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications, including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET.

Encon’s Aquarion^® Self-Contained Eyewash offers a sleek, slim design and an innovative mounting method for simple one-person installation on any wall, column or cart. The Aquarion’s flexible fluid cartridges completely self-evacuate without applied external forces, providing reliable performance when you need it most. Pre-filled and self-fill cartridges are available for your convenience. ANSI Z358.1 certified.

Keep your jobsite safe and your tools secure with tethering solutions from PROTO^®. Tether- ready tools, lanyards and attachment points with retrofitting capability give you a complete system that minimizes dropped objects and maximizes productivity when working at height. Check out our new lineup and see how “beyond strong” is now “beyond safe.”

Collision Sentry™ creates a safer working environment in industrial buildings where forklift traffic and pedestrians intersect by providing a visual warning that traffic is around the corner. Each patent-pending unit is easy to install, self-powered, portable, compact and lightweight. Collision Sentry snaps on to pallet racks quickly with integrated magnet mounts.

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ZING^® GHS Compliance Products help prepare for the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) designed to align the OSHA HazCom Standard with the new global system for the classification and labeling of chemicals. All products are manufactured with high content recycled materials and include binders, stations, posters and signage. Visit www.ZingGreenProducts.com.

We have completed ergonomic risk assessments for most of our jobs. How do we get more improvements implemented?

How do I incorporate industrial hygiene into my facility’s safety management program?

This white paper outlines the steps to build an effective and comprehensive sanitization procedure for your facility – from identifying hazards, cleaning methods available and selecting supplemental wash-down equipment.

How does facility safety go beyond building infrastructure and protocol during hurricane season?

What are some features, benefits and examples of wearable technology in the workplace?

How can emergency responders best be prepared with proper respiratory protection this hurricane season?

How do modern safety knives improve ergonomics and overall workplace safety?

Incident reporting has always been the foundation of workplace health and safety, but does it still have a role to play in proactive safety?

How can wearable technology change the way employers implement heat stress monitoring?

How can we optimize employee safety when handling combustible dust?

Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?

What data points are most important for safety programs and how can organizations track them?

How can you ensure your employees are following the lockout/tagout process?

How are industrial mats designed to reduce fatigue and provide ergonomic support for employees who stand for extended periods?

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?

What are the best methods for avoiding suspension trauma after a fall?

I need fall protection on my roof – where should I start?

How can end users know when their harnesses are in safe condition?

Are chains allowed to protect a ladder opening instead of a gate?

How can slip and fall incidents be prevented while deterring costly liability?

What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one?

Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity?

Who needs fall protection training? How often should it occur? Who can best conduct it, and does one size fit all?

During maintenance projects, what are some common challenges – and complications – related to fall protection?

How can employers transform fall detection for workers using AI?

Would a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard be the best choice for my workers’ personal fall arrest system?

Thermal Transfer Printable Tags allow users to quickly create clear, professional-looking tags.

iLockItOut is the low-cost, OSHA-compliant solution for your energy control program.

Because hand injuries are so prevalent among U.S. workers – 118,170 private-sector injuries in 2011, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts” – glove manufacturers are working to develop products aimed at reducing those numbers.

Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous.