Mine workers are experiencing an increase in dangerous health effects from heat exposure as surface temperatures get hotter and underground mines get deeper.

NTSB investigators said failed wheel bearing caused Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Silica is released into the air during the construction process and breathing it in can lead to cancer. Use this guide to learn how to work safely with silica in every setting.

In 2018 alone, there were 103,600 recorded incidents in commercial buildings. Electrical malfunctions are a leading cause of these events, and they cost businesses $373,400,000 in 2018.

Electrical-related fatalities and serious injuries (FSI)* are among the noted FSIs. FSIs represent a safety and health challenge that has gained increasing visibility in the past decade as even organizations with elite environment, health and safety programs struggle to reduce FSI numbers.

SoterGenius uses image and video analysis, chat functionality and document analysis to automate compliance checks against OSHA guidelines.

Imagine a world where industrial accidents are almost non-existent, where robots, drones and AI-powered technologies work together to create the safest possible work environments.

When workers aren’t taking control of their health, it can be quite costly for employers. Here are three tactics for employers to begin utilizing.

The 2018 print edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is 104 pages. Updated every three years by the 70E technical committee, this comprehensive standard covers the latest information about the effects of shock, arc flash, arc blast, dc hazards, and developments in electrical design, PPE.

Jergens Industrial Supply recently teamed up with custom software development group MindHARBOR Inc. to solve a problem in their supply chain -- and in the process found a new line of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to market to other distributors.

Telling employees to watch their step isn’t enough to eliminate slip, trip and fall injuries in production areas. Like other safety hazards, slip, trip and fall hazards can be identified and in many cases eliminated.

Workplace violence and harassment disproportionately harms women from underserved and historically marginalized communities, including women of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, women with disabilities and women affected by persistent poverty and inequality. 

Researchers at the National Safety Council and the University of Michigan found that about one in 20 adolescents ages 10 to 17 and one in 10 young adults ages 18 to 25 report prescription opioid misuse, based on a new review published in Preventive Medicine. However, effective intervention programs are not in place to address prescription opioid misuse among young people, and NSC and University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center researchers are urgently calling for evidence-based prevention programs to be developed and tested.

No magic pills make musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) disappear, yet risk, human resources and safety departments continue to buy into programs and systems that do not affectively aid in helping employees deemed the “walking wounded.” 

In the last decade or so many organizations have been placing more of a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality prevention (SIF). The theory behind the traditional “Safety Pyramid” (or Heinrich Safety Triangle) says if we reduce incidents at the “base” of the pyramid, it follows we will reduce incidents at the top of the pyramid at an approximately proportional rate. 

Workers in many fields – construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, emergency response, firefighters among others – toil in high heat stress conditions. These tasks can lead to rapid increases in body temperature that raise the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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.

The organization is looking for professionals to teach courses on a variety of safety and health topics.

Erik Weihenmayer, billed as a world-class blind adventurer, delivered the traditional opening day motivational speech at this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.

The 10^th annual OSHA National Safety Stand-Down event is scheduled from May 1-5, 2023, and encourages workplaces to discuss safety, potential fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention. 

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

While the presence of risk is unavoidable, it’s how your business addresses hazards that really makes a difference. 

Studies have been looking into the effect of stress and other psychosocial factors on employees’ well-being for decades. One of the first efforts to recognize the connection between workplace stress and well-being was the Whitehall Studies from 1967 to the mid-1980s. And studies continue to document the link between the two.

The guide provides a structure by which employers can assess, plan, and implement strategies and practices that support mine worker mental health and address harmful opioid use.  

OSHA found the Missouri grain cooperative had not completed a required bin entry permit before allowing the worker inside. 

As wellness trends have taken hold in the beverage space, experts highlight how natural and organic trends are impacting color choices used in the market.

With its complex formulas helping consumers further their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, the functional beverage market has thrived. Detox drinks have benefited from this interest, but is not without its challenges.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) wrapped up its 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase in San Diego, naming Alabama’s Rebecca Maisel as its new board chair.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Building Relationships and Empowering Women (BREW) initiative and the Alliance for Women in Beer co-hosted the largest Making Moves to-date, as more than 430 attendees joined the two-day event to gain valuable leadership skills and celebrate women’s important role in the beverage industry.

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the return of seasonal favorites for the holidays, including the limited-edition coffees Framily and Krampus, and the 7th annual Onyx Advent Calendar.

Cometeer is celebrating the 2024 holiday season by launching a limited-edition Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar, which features 24 flash-frozen capsules of specialty coffee.

Nokia recently launched a true inventory counting capability for Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitory Service (AIMS). 

Over the next several years it is expected a number of technological trends will drive conversations in the commercial truck tire market.

The Benebomo saga began with a simple yet profound mission: to bridge the gap between thrill-seekers and the great outdoors.

Launched on the global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.

Taking Adventure Further: Upgrades Unveiled for the Fucare Scorpio

Sign franchisees will learn how to fire up their business during three days of learning and networking.

The company also unveiled new store model and peer-to-peer training opportunity in Las Vegas for SARCON

Middle school students from an aerospace-focused middle school in Centennial, Colorado, launched model rockets in a project-based learning experience.

StreamFab, the leading video downloader in the industry, is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a special lucky draw event.

From August 25th to the 27th, celebrate the incoming football season with Huntington Fine Jewelers as we celebrate the boys in crimson and orange.

RATED AS THE #1 EVENT ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY YEAR AFTER YEAR THE PLAYERS TAILGATE 2023 WILL BRING A LITERAL "WHO'S WHO" OF CELEBRITY CHEFS TO PHOENIX, AZ

"Difference Maker Award" Benefit Banquet. Friday April 28th, 7 PM at University Central Oklahoma

Show your support for our local college teams as they start their new football seasons, and between August 24th - 26th at Huntington Fine Jewelers your jewelry could have incredible savings.

The AI industry and its work product are growing exponentially, well ahead of critical rules and laws needed to provide safeguards, including fair use in the workplace.

ExhibitDay Launches Online Tools for Exhibitors and Event Managers to Monitor Event Objectives and Calculate the Return on Objectives (ROO) Score for Trade Shows.

John McCallum is the owner of Prime Time Sports

Flexible food & beverage options and up-front pricing make Haltom City Event Center the best of birthday party places

When you choose TEC for your wedding shower, you get affordability & flexibility, plus a top-notch locale for any type of wedding shower