If extension cords are used at your workplace or jobsite, workers should be aware of a number of safety “do’s” and “don’ts” before plugging in a cord, according to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation.

Portable generators can be found in many workplaces. Among the risks users face, according to OSHA, are shocks and electrocution from improper use of power or unintentionally energizing other electrical systems, and fires from improperly refueling the generator or not storing fuel correctly.

Struggling to figure out how to remove or minimize human error in the workplace? The simple answer is to adopt a three-step technological approach of “monitor, inspect and manage” to create an ecosystem of safety-focused operations that remove the human element’s risk.

The life cycle of electrical assets typically spans 25-30 years under ideal conditions. However, many companies don’t maintain their electrical assets, which may result in reduced asset life.

In Episode 45, the S+H team examines the November issue’s feature story on common electrical safety errors. Also, T.J. Lentz, a lead health scientist at NIOSH, joins the podcast to discuss workplace chemical safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

Washington – NIOSH and OSHA recently teamed up to update a heat safety mobile app that uses temperature and humidity to measure heat index values.

Washington – OSHA has launched its annual summer campaign to remind employers and employees about the dangers of working outdoors in hot weather.

Summer is here, which means the weather is warmer, more people are on the roads and highway construction work is underway.

Washington — As warmer summer temperatures approach, OSHA has unveiled a new poster intended to help workers reduce their risk of heat-related illness.

Seven facts about on-the-job heat exposure

How can safety software help us prepare for summertime heat?

The NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace has been updated for 2015.

The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree will provide students with a flexible, relevant and current curriculum that includes opportunities for students to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to function at the safety and health professional level in industry.

The J. J. Keller EyeCue Visual Learning System uses a simple yet effective three-step process.

SPAN is the world leader in safety professional exam preparation workshops and self-study workbooks.

United Academy is an effective training solution that uses cutting-edge technology to minimize the overall cost and complexity of operator and safety training, as well as the credential tracking for customers and employees.

The workplace can create many hazards for your hands, whether from chemicals, cuts or burns. No single glove can provide appropriate protection for every work situation, so it is important to assess the risk for each task and select a glove that provides specialized protection.

Workers in a wide variety of jobs and industries wear high-visibility safety apparel to alert others of their presence, particularly in dark or dim places. Users include utility linemen, construction workers, police officers and school bus drivers, to name a few.

Toluene is a clear and colorless liquid that turns to vapor when exposed to air at room temperature. According to OSHA, it’s often used in a mixture with other solvents and chemicals, such as paint pigments, so employees who work with paint, metal cleaners and adhesives may be at risk for exposure.

Protecting employees from COVD-19 exposure requires creating a comprehensive plan – and then executing that plan and adjusting it when necessary.

How can workers determine if the glasses they’re wearing are actually safety glasses?

Twist and Secure Push Button and E-Stop Safety Covers are designed to temporarily prevent access to machine start and engaged emergency stop buttons for production and facility utility operating equipment.

The Detect-A-Finger Drop-Probe Device is designed to prevent a riveter, welder or other small machine from cycling if it encounters fingers in the point-of-operation area, thus preventing contact between the operator and dangerous moving parts.

The Bench Grinder Safety Gauge is designed for use during the installation, maintenance and inspection of bench/pedestal grinders to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.215.

These state-of-the-art machine safety guards feature built-in Visorguard LEDs to provide super-bright illumination in the work area.

Los Angeles — OSHA administrator Doug Parker is urging workers to provide feedback on the agency’s proposed rule aimed at protecting them from heat-related illnesses both indoors and outdoors.

Washington — OSHA has issued $12.7 million in safety and health training grants to 102 nonprofit organizations, via its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Washington — NIOSH has established a center to “better protect firefighters and be able to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster” through research and service.

Washington — New videos from OSHA feature safe practices for workers tasked with cleaning up after a flood or using a portable generator.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board reached a milestone of 1,000 safety recommendations and distanced itself from a long-standing investigative backlog, among other accomplishments, in fiscal year 2024.

How can lockout/tagout deliver return on investment while remaining safe and in compliance with OSHA?

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is planning to venture outside of sports and recreation to create ratings for safety helmets.

Washington — More than 4 out of 5 workers are willing to try safety technologies, a new research report from the Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council shows.

Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest.

Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show.

Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend.

Denver — Nearly half of young small-business owners – and 3 out of 10 overall – regret not emphasizing worker safety when they started their business, results of a recent survey show.

How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment?

Do I need to have an emergency eyewash in close proximity to our janitor’s closet?

How can a facility plan ahead for extreme weather events to keep its safety showers and eyewash stations supplied and functional?

The F3SG-RE Global Safety Light Curtain is designed for machine guarding solutions that do not require blanking or muting capabilities.

The SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower Luminaire provides five full years of maintenance-free performance.

Featuring an exclusive 45-degree angle floodlight to illuminate your feet while walking, and then adding an industry-leading 90-degree adjustable sharp 200-lumen LED smoke-cutting beam, the INTRANT Class I Division 1 ATEX-approved Intrinsically Safe Right Angle Light provides safety in hazardous locations.

The JANUS line of Category 4 light curtains allows the setting of each function to be easily performed via the main connector. The line offers incorporation of the main safety functions, including self-testing of the solid-state outputs, external device monitoring and “Start/Restart” interlock functions.

Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu.

When it comes to fire safety on the job, everyone can play a role – not only by recognizing hazards but also by taking action to resolve them.

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

The first rule of performing façade work while on a scaffold: Don’t do it unless you’ve completed scaffold safety training, warns a recent worker alert from the New York City Department of Buildings.