ace Ansell Hazard Analysis Reduces Workplace Injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The need and value of personal protective equipment and worker safety have surged over the past two years. More than ever, it is imperative that organizations ensure they mitigate the risk of workplace hazards for their employees as well as their business’s sustainability. Full Article
ace 11 tips for effective workplace housekeeping By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:06:00 -0400 Good housekeeping is crucial to safe workplaces. Experts agree that all workplaces – from offices to manufacturing plants – should incorporate housekeeping in their safety programs, and every worker should play a part. Full Article
ace 10 tips for a safer return to the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:05:00 -0400 Protecting employees from COVD-19 exposure requires creating a comprehensive plan – and then executing that plan and adjusting it when necessary. Full Article
ace Free resources for Workplace Eye Wellness Month By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago — Eye safety and protection should be a workplace priority, advocacy group Prevent Blindness is reminding employers and employees. Full Article
ace Eye and face protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2023 00:05:00 -0400 From conducting a needs assessment to regularly reviewing your program, experts offer advice. Full Article
ace Teaching older kids about workplace safety pays dividends, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ace Mold in space: Can researchers help protect astronauts’ health? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Columbus, OH — Moisture and mold go together – even in space – so it’s important to control dust and humidity in space stations to protect astronauts, researchers say. Full Article
ace Protecting eye/face wash equipment from contaminants By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The ANSI Z358.1-2009 standard states, “Outlets shall be protected from airborne contaminants.” How can I best comply with this while keeping the unit close to my employees? Full Article
ace Surface-mount LED lamps By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Fusion GloLight Six-Inch Oval Multi-Function Surface-Mount LED Lamps not only employ GloLight optical technology, but also are available with a unique reflective safety bezel for commercial vehicles that need a higher level of conspicuity. Full Article
ace Fire in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 While prevention is the best way to avoid fires in your workplace, knowing how to quickly and correctly respond in the event of a fire can save lives. Full Article
ace Properly using a fire extinguisher in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one. Full Article
ace Is your workplace ready for EVs? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If your facility is considering installing EV charging stations, the Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends a site assessment conducted by a trained and qualified electrician. Full Article
ace Safety in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A lack or absence of oxygen, the presence of toxic chemicals or fumes, and extreme temperatures: These are some of the major hazards associated with confined spaces. Full Article
ace Waking up to the risks of workplace fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:08:00 -0400 The failure to prioritize rest is a growing concern – and taking a toll on U.S. workers. “Most employers underestimate how little sleep deprivation is necessary to result in detrimental outcomes,” one expert says. Full Article
ace The role of data analysis in workplace safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents? Full Article
ace Half facepiece reusable respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 01:00:00 -0500 The Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator delivers comfort, durability and stability with a firm, lightly textured silicone face seal and strong construction. Full Article
ace Facepiece By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 The AV-3000 facepiece with SureSeal system combines superior fit with greater comfort. Full Article
ace Confined spaces in residential construction: OSHA publishes new fact sheet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect residential construction workers operating in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces. Full Article
ace Washington FACE Program publishes three injury narratives in Spanish By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish. Full Article
ace Face protection system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 02:00:00 -0500 With patented and patent-pending features, the Turboshield face protection system delivers superior comfort for longer wear, the easiest visor exchange available, improved protection and optimal balance when worn with a hard hat. Full Article
ace SAMHSA expands federal workplace drug-testing guidelines to include opioids By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Mandatory guidelines for drug testing of federal employees have been updated to include testing for four semi-synthetic opioids, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced. Full Article
ace Online tool designed to identify ‘the right places’ to use workplace exoskeletons By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Nashville, TN — A free online tool developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University is intended to help employers assess how and where exoskeletons could help reduce work-related back injuries “without the need for costly and time-consuming experiments.” Full Article
ace 2nd annual Workplace Safety Summit set for June 15 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Join the MSD Solutions Lab, a National Safety Council program, for its second annual virtual Workplace Safety Summit: Insights and Actions to Prevent the Most Common Injury on the Job. Full Article
ace Solid waste industry should embrace Total Worker Health, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 College Station, TX — Three out of 4 solid waste workers say their employer considers workplace safety and health important, yet only 1 in 4 feel encouraged to share safety-related suggestions. Full Article
ace Faceshield By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:09:00 -0400 Introducing the new 385 Max Light Series Faceshield, which has a clear polycarbonate crown and chin guard, allowing for high clarity and increased visibility along with protection from chemical splash, dust particles and flying debris. Full Article
ace Full face goggle By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:10:00 -0400 The Jackson Safety* V90 Shield features the Monogoggle* XTR* with indirect ventilation and a polycarbonate shield for full face protection. Full Article
ace Faceshield By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:11:00 -0400 Venom Face Shields provide serious protection against workplace hazards with a molded, contoured design that offers improved coverage over traditional-style visors. Full Article
ace Trends in ... head/face protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:12:00 -0400 Head and face injuries can be as minor as a scratch on the cheek or a small bump on the head, or as devastating as a traumatic brain injury. No matter the severity, any head injury is one too many. Full Article
ace Eyewash and facewash station By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:05:00 -0400 The Halo Eyewash and Eye/Facewash provides the most effective emergency relief available. Full Article
ace UL Workplace Health and Safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:01:00 -0500 UL’s PureSafety Safety Management System employs integrated tools to simplify and centralize training, safety and compliance programs. With a single, comprehensive system, you can seamlessly manage recurring training requirements, report incidents and observations and provide powerful reporting and analytics. See it in action at the TSCE in Booth 1017. Click here for more information from UL Workplace Health and Safety Full Article
ace Study links exposure to workplace fumes and dusts to elevated risk of rheumatoid arthritis By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:58:00 -0500 Stockholm — Exposure to dusts and fumes from common workplace agents such as vapors, gases and solvents may increase workers’ risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, results of a recent study out of Sweden show. Full Article
ace Workplace violence report looks at 27 years of data By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Workplace violence led to nearly 18,000 deaths over a recent 27-year period, according to a recently published report from NIOSH and two other federal agencies. Full Article
ace Preventing workplace violence: NSC releases report and playbook By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Itasca — New guidance from the National Safety Council is aimed at providing organizations with information and solutions to effectively mitigate and address workplace violence. Full Article
ace Workplace violence and harassment remain widespread as victims fear speaking up: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Geneva — Nearly a quarter of workers worldwide have endured workplace violence or harassment, but only half of the victims discuss their experiences, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
ace Workplace violence prevention law lets Utah employers seek protective orders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Provo, UT — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed a law allowing employers to petition for and obtain protective orders against anyone who poses a threat. Full Article
ace Curbing workplace violence in late-night marts: New guidelines from NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — A new guidance document from NIOSH outlines ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths associated with robbery-related violence at gasoline stations and convenience stores. Full Article
ace A look at workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 “The old methodology of, ‘Oh, it could never happen here’ – that has to go out of the window,” a workplace security expert says. “Because it can.” Full Article
ace Young employees ‘need more protections’ against workplace violence: researchers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Iowa City, IA — Three out of 5 young employees have experienced some form of workplace violence, results of a recent study show. Full Article
ace New California law aimed at curbing workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA — Employers in California will be required to establish, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention program, under a new state law. Full Article
ace EEOC proposing updates to guidance on preventing workplace harassment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is asking for comment on proposed enforcement guidance aimed at preventing and addressing worker harassment based on sex, race and other protected traits. Full Article
ace New hazard alert on workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Portland, OR — In light of the 29 workplace homicides that have occurred in the state since 2018, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert. Full Article
ace Addressing the ‘what-ifs’ of workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Is your worksite ready to respond to an incident? Experts offer advice. Full Article
ace On the Safe Side podcast Episode 46: Workplace violence prevention best practices and Safety Data Sheets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 In Episode 46, the S+H team examines the December issue’s feature story on best practices for preventing workplace violence. Also, Atanu Das, owner of MSDS Writer, a consulting company, joins the podcast to discuss Safety Data Sheets in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Full Article
ace OSH policies a ‘direct entry point’ for addressing workplace violence, ILO says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Geneva, Switzerland — Around 20% of workers worldwide have reported some form of violence or harassment, according to a recent report from the International Labour Organization. Full Article
ace Study links workplace harassment to serious health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago — Chronic workplace harassment may increase the risk of coronary heart disease, arthritic/rheumatic conditions and migraines, results of a recent University of Illinois Chicago study show. Full Article
ace Preventing workplace harassment: EEOC updates guidance By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is intended to prevent and address worker harassment based on sex, race and other protected traits, outlining when such behavior is against the law. Full Article
ace OSHA placing more of an emphasis on workplace safety culture By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Orlando, FL — Although OSHA remains largely a regulatory and enforcement agency, it’s recently started prioritizing safety culture. Full Article
ace Report shows workplace harm often goes unreported By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 London — Around half of workers who’ve been harmed on the job in the past two years didn’t report it, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Full Article
ace ‘At a crisis point’: Teachers commonly face threats from students, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dover, DE — More than half of public school teachers have been the target of verbal aggression or threats by a student in the past three years, according to a recent survey conducted by the Delaware State Education Association. Full Article
ace California bill aimed at curbing workplace violence heads to governor’s desk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA — The California Legislature has approved a bill that would require employers in the state to have a workplace violence prevention plan. Full Article