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How digitizing processes can improve your safety culture

The consequences of a slow-moving and disjointed digital transformation can be far-reaching, and nowhere are they more critical than employee safety.




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How to choose and maintain the best arc flash clothing for the job

All arc flash workwear is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is qualified to protect you from arc flash hazards.




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Eye protection training essential for the perfect fit

Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries. These injuries are due to none or ill-fitting protection.




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Understand your jobsite safety climate strengths & weaknesses

Companies of any size or available resources can start their safety climate improvement journey by using one of the system’s two assessments developed by CPWR (with stakeholder input) to either measure their safety climate maturity or conduct a simple needs assessment of the company’s jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators.




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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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Staying “macho” may worsen PTSD in vets

To help service members perform better in the field, military training emphasizes the importance of certain traits associated with traditional masculinity, including suppression of emotion and self-reliance. But when veterans return home, strict adherence to these traits can become detrimental, leading to more severe post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and making it more difficult to treat, according to research published by the American Psychological Association (APA).




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The third dimension of risk assessment

Although it seems to make perfect, intuitive sense that people would get hurt when they are doing the most dangerous things, that isn’t what actually happens to more than 95 percent of us. So, what does this mean in terms of the old risk assessment matrix?




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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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Eyewear for first responders aims to ‘protect those who protect us’

Mike Ettenberg, Founder of Frontline, is a retired firefighter tired of losing or destroying his designer shades in the heat of the frontlines. 




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ASSP revises key standard to elevate motor vehicle safety

The revised standard strengthens requirements for incident reporting and analysis, and includes modifications that address today’s vehicles, technologies and operating environments.




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J. J. Keller and ISEA release results of collaborative study on head protection practices, challenges

Research reveals there is actually significant confusion and over-simplification in the differences (and similarities) between hardhats and helmets.




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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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Preventing opioid use disorder in the mining industry: NIOSH, MSHA release workplace solutions guide

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.  




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Investigation finds contractors failed to protect rigger from fatal 30-story fall at Fort Lauderdale high-rise

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.





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Massachusetts contractor’s safety failures led to employee’s crushing death

OSHA investigation finds operator of three Massachusetts waterproofing contracting companies could have prevented an employee from dying in February 2024 when part of a foundation broke and fell.




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Don't let Halloween turn into a horror story: Fire safety essentials

Regular inspections and the implementation of advanced technologies, such as IoT sensors, are essential for early risk detection and prevention of catastrophic events.




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ASSP revises key standard ahead of World Standards Week

The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in workplace safety.




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Hydrocolloids play pivotal role in health-focused beverage formulations

As consumers more closely scrutinize beverage labels, recognizable, from nature hydrocolloids have become an essential part of beverage development.




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No surprise, tea market is hot

Given the popularity of the tea market, suppliers note that ingredients are just as much in demand as the natural, functional benefits that resonate with consumers.




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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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Oktoberfest brings opportunities for U.S. on-premise, report shows

With the price of Oktoberfest brews higher than other beers, Oktoberfest beers, festivities bring big sales opportunities that many operators can capitalize on.




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Sports sponsorships enter transformative phase

Shedding light on beverage alcohol sponsorships, SponsorUnited, a sports and entertainment platform, released its inaugural “Alcohol Beverages Marketing Partnerships 2023” report, which analyzes sponsorship trends and spend across various alcohol brands.




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Understanding safety practices and related costs in beverage warehouses

From an operations perspective, safety is an important investment in the warehouse.




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Beverage warehouses tackle asset utilization issues

From an operations perspective, constant change syndrome has impacted how asset utilization is fulfilled in warehouses today, with engineers striving to keep the percentage high.




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Drizly releases drink trends to watch in 2024

Looking forward, Drizly highlights which drinks trends are poised to have the biggest impact on the beverage alcohol industry, surveying 1,000 adults about the drinks they plan to purchase most in 2024.




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Research shows males age 60 and older more involved with wine

Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions conducted its second annual wine survey, this year honing in on U.S. wine drinker attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends related to beverage alcohol consumption and health.




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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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Global energy drinks market quick to pivot, research shows

As demand for energy drinks continues to rise across the globe, Mintel highlights how evolving consumer trends are impacting the global market.




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Circana releases 2023 New Product Pacesetters

This year marked the 29th iteration of the New Product Pacesetters report from Circana. The 2023 New Product Pacesetters garnered a $6.1 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood products, which was slightly less than the $7 billion achieved by 2022 Pacesetter sales.




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Pumpkin spice season isn’t going anywhere

As the pumpkin spice market is primarily driven by changing consumer preferences toward new and unique flavors, beverage-makers are developing pumpkin spice flavor concentrates, syrups and powders for customization into an array of beverages.




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Three Chord Bourbon’s Backstage Series with The Allman Brothers Band

Three Chord Bourbon announced the highly anticipated release of its 2024 Backstage Series with The Allman Brothers Band, a blend of straight bourbon whiskey finished with toasted peach wood.




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Golden Eagle Vodka aims to reinvigorate the premium vodka segment

Driven by opportunity and a belief that strong community, family and friends are paramount to leading a purposeful life, Golden Eagle Vodka’s Co-Founder and CEO Dakota Blaze Rader shares how the brand aims to reinvigorate the premium vodka segment by blending American heritage with modern luxury.




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Absolut unveils cocktail kit ahead of ‘WICKED’ movie release

As the official spirits partner of Universal Pictures’ “WICKED,” in theaters Nov. 22, Absolut is toasting to the power of friendship and inclusivity by offering “WICKED” consumers mystifying cocktail recipes.




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McBride Sisters Collection, Colgate Optic White collaborate on new set

Colgate Optic White and the McBride Sisters Collection introduced the McBride Sisters Collection x Colgate Optic White Limited-Edition Set, designed to help everyone “Live Life to the Brightest” this red wine season. 




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Digital printing, user-friendly label equipment support circular economy

As consumer package companies are increasingly designing more products with sustainability in mind, experts note that within the label industry, more companies are recognizing the need for labeling equipment that also supports a circular economy.




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Plastic bottle manufacturing equipment addresses energy usage, diagnostics

When it comes to beverage manufacturing and packaging practices, OEMs are creating the machinery necessary to help beverage-makers conserve and reduce their energy output. For plastic bottle manufacturing, it’s not just the increasing adoption of rPET plastic bottles, but also reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that it takes to power these machines, experts note.




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PACK EXPO International surpasses 2018 numbers

Back after four years, PACK EXPO International convened more than 44,000 attendees, surpassing the 2018 event. With 2,200 exhibitors and more than 1.2 million net square feet at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO International took place Oct. 23-26, showcasing the latest innovations and trends impacting the packaging and processing markets.




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Can filling, seaming equipment supporting flexible operations, safe practices

When it comes to beverage packaging operations, today’s diverse beverage marketplace necessitate can filling and seaming equipment that supports flexible, safe operations.




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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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Can filling, seaming equipment adapt to beverage trends

With market trends, SKU proliferation and more, experts highlight how flexible can filling and seaming equipment works to fill a variety of container sizes, while ensuring product safety.




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Flexible case packing, wrapping equipment essential for beverage operations

As the retail market continues to drive demand for flexible case packing and wrapping equipment, experts highlight how these packaging systems work to meet beverage market trends.




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Mass merchandisers capitalize on grocery items, services

As consumers are spending less on discretionary items and more on essentials, experts note that mass merchandisers are capitalizing on value, variety and services.




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Coca-Cola Leader Lab helps address issues facing foodservice

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses a significant issue facing the future of foodservice: attracting, developing and retaining an engaged frontline workforce.




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ReserveBar, delivery.com enter strategic partnership

New York-based ReserveBar, an eCommerce platform for premium and luxury beverage alcohol, entered into a strategic technology partnership with delivery.com, a pioneer in the restaurant delivery segment. 




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On-premise operators see promise with alcohol deliver models

As consumers’ purchasing behaviors continue to impact the U.S. on-premise, experts note that the channel remains resilient amid fluctuating trends.




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Consumers seek deals, shop around to address inflation-related impacts on food prices

Consumers are adapting their shopping strategies to include more flexibility as they attempt to control their grocery spending heading into the fall, according to the latest survey conducted by FMI – The Food Industry Association and The Hartman Group.




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Circana releases mid-year 2024 food, beverage market outlook

Circana, an advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025.




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Affordability helps mass merchandisers resonate with shoppers

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars. 




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IFT FIRST showcases latest ingredient solutions for beverage-makers

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.




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Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey

Uncle Nearest Inc., the makers of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, announced the arrival of Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey.