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Ohio Safety Congress' educational sessions are live

There's something for everyone. 





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Final days of discounted rate for winter session of SafetyFOCUS

The winter session’s discounted early rate expires after Nov. 16.




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Case study: Optimizing lockout procedures for a multi-site, national retailer

As an organization highly committed to safety, it was important to this premium retailer that they take a proactive approach to control any hazardous energy that could impact safety and/or the efficiency of their stores – and the sooner the better. 




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Haws® Corporation appoints Chuck Gruber as new CEO

While Gruber is the first Haws CEO from outside the founding family, Haws continues to be owned by family members and upholds the same values since its beginnings in 1906. 




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BCSP’s 'The Hub' aims to equip, connect safety professionals

The Hub offers industry knowledge, best practices, expert insight, and a place to connect with other safety professionals. It features content in a variety of formats.




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Feds investigating major chemical fire at Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, GA

The owner of a Georgia chemical plant that had a massive chemical fire has been cited and fined repeatedly by the federal government, mostly for violations related to employees not receiving proper safety training.




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Maryland becomes sixth state to enact heat safety protections for workers.

Maryland joins five states – California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington – that already have statewide heat standards in place. 




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New NIOSH center focuses on firefighter safety, health and well-being

The Center provides a central point for partners to engage with NIOSH on the broad spectrum of firefighter-related research and services.




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Top 10 OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022

The following is a guide to the top 10 most violated standards of 2022 with quick tips and educational information on each standard. 




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry

The OSHA standard on control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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Fast and precise gas analysis for synthetic gas production control

Syngas – or synthetic gas – is created by the gasification of carbonaceous materials, and is made up of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in various ratios. This article takes a looks at the top things to consider when choosing an MS system to enable precise control and optimization of syngas production.




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Mitigating the hidden risks of start-up and shutdown operations

While commonly associated with planned shutdowns and turnarounds, SU/SD operations also encompass routine operational cycles and processes that occur independently of these events. These SU/SD operations produce various risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial facilities. 




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MSA Safety launches the SENTRY io® Controller for gas and flame monitoring

Designed for easy use with an intuitive touchscreen operating system, the SENTRY io Controller can help users save time and reduce costs.




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Innovation in gas detection – MSA announces shared alerts for enhanced safety

MSA Safety’s innovative gas detection systems can communicate and share alerts, helping you keep workers safer than ever before.




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Honeywell and Chevron collaborate on AI-assisted solutions for refining processes

Collaboration aims to enhance refining operations and workforce with advanced AI-Assisted technologies, including a new generation of alarm management solutions.




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OSHA: Worker's amputation caused by lack of machine guards

The OSHA investigation determined that the Texas plant's operator failed to install required machine guards or locking devices, exposing workers to hazardous contact with moving machine parts.




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A guide to power generation plant safety

Power generation plants are essential for meeting the world's energy needs, but they also pose significant hazards to workers. In this guide, we'll briefly explore the top hazards in power generation plants and discuss effective solutions to minimize risks and improve safety.




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Addressing challenges in lockout tagout implementation

This article discusses the most common challenges in lockout tagout implementation, from outdated practices to human behavior.




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Flipping the script on health and wellness: Prioritizing prevention

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.




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Beyond the mask: Respiratory protection in contaminated environments

The danger presented by airborne contaminants, though very real, is sometimes not immediately obvious, which is why respiratory protection in contaminated environments must mean more than throwing on whatever mask is handy.




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Cold stress: Protecting workers in refrigeration environments

It’s imperative that those working with industrial freezers are able to recognize, treat, and most important prevent cold stress and its potential health impacts.




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Hidden risks in the construction site

Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries.




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Construction supervisor pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into workplace death

One of New York man's employees died after a fall from an improperly secured roof.




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Cost-effective strategies to safeguard your construction business

To reduce the number of delays in a project, you should build reliable processes that facilitate the completion of projects on time and in order. 




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PODCAST | The role of technology in enhancing construction safety

The construction industry has seen a significant shift towards the use of technology to improve safety management.




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7 best practices for walkway protection under scaffolding

Fall injuries may be the most obvious scaffold-related hazard, but they’re not the only one. Debris and objects falling from scaffolds can hit passersby underneath. 




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Contractor again fails to protect workers from deadly fall hazards at construction sites

Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. 




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What are new view applications?

The New View is fundamentally the application of systems thinking to workplace health and safety. It considers safety an emergent property of the system. So what does that jargon mean? Instead of focusing on an individual thing, the organization steps back and takes a broader view.




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High-Reliability Operations emphasize error management

What is a High Reliability Organization? The work is highly technical and complex, operators require a high level of technical training and certification, and the consequences of error can be catastrophic. Hence, “it has to be done right every time.”




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Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety




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When seconds count: Making eyewash stations accessible, responsive and safer

Recent advances in plumbed permanent eyewash stations are improving the odds of workers walking away from these accidents with their eyes with minimal eye damage.




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The rebranding and expansion of industrial hygiene

In this podcast, we discuss how the industrial hygiene professional has evolved over the years as well as AIHA’s rebranding, and even AI as it relates to safety.




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IoT resupply buttons benefit vendor-managed inventory programs

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.




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ISEA’s new online training courses for safety sales professionals

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has announced two new online training programs for safety sales and marketing professionals. The new courses are part of ISEA’s strategic initiative to provide quality professional development programs to broaden knowledge and competency in occupational health and safety.




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The next recession is coming — by 2021

Two-thirds of business economists in the U.S. expect a recession to begin by the end of 2020, with trade policy presenting the greatest risk to the expansion, according to a new survey reported by Bloomberg. So you can keep the panic button under lock and key.




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AD completes planned transition to member ownership

AD, the contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group, announced the completion of the transition of ownership from AD’s long-time Chairman & CEO, Bill Weisberg, to the buying group’s distributor members.




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Snow Phipps Group acquires BlackHawk Industrial Distribution

Headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, BlackHawk is a leading distributor of cutting tools, abrasives and industrial MRO products used in manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, auto aftermarket, construction, general industrial, medical and agriculture applications. 




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Motion Industries acquires Hydraulic Supply Company

Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it acquired Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC). Execution of the transaction was completed on October 1, 2018. 




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Epicore Biosystems to deploy connected hydration globally to Chevron's frontline workers

Connected Hydration is a sweat-sensing wearable biosensor and cloud analytics solution that measures sweat loss, sodium loss, skin temperature, and movement to provide actionable rehydration strategies in real time to industrial workers ahead of adverse dehydration events. 




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Balancing innovation and integrity: Advanced tech in Olympic safety

Allegations of using drones for unfair advantage during the Tokyo 2020 Games raise serious ethical concerns and underscore the need for responsible technology use in the Olympics.




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DOL announces $1.4M in grants to prevent workplace gender-based violence, harassment

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. 




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Avetta Partners with the National Safety Council to Introduce the Safety Maturity Index™

The new index advances safety management by providing a scalable, actionable framework based on leading indicators to enhance safety outcomes across global supply chains.




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Regular maintenance practices to ensure safe milling operations

Prioritizing routine maintenance helps businesses keep operations safe, efficient and cost-effective in the long run.




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Matthew Rehlander of National OnDemand, Inc. named 2024 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year

Free webcast scheduled on October 3 to hear firsthand accounts of the three top outstanding safety professionals. 




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Calderys Group strengthens its health & safety commitment with 2024 safe.day edition

The theme of this year’s event was “Shared Vigilance” focusing on how everyone can contribute to lowering risks and maintaining a safe workplace by staying alert. 




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How to use automation for improved safety shipping hazardous materials

Requests to ship hazardous and perishable goods across greater distances are increasing in frequency. With the surge of globalization, companies must contend with how to get fragile or potentially dangerous items to suppliers and end-users a world away.




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Be aware of both DOT and OSHA regulations for forklift operator training

Not only does OSHA have regulations for the forklifts themselves, they also have specific requirements for forklift operators. The Powered Industrial Truck Standard outlines the topics that must be included during training, as well as requirements for refresher trainings.




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Industrial waste management professionals can improve safety with IoT technology

Growing productivity has come with an increasing waste problem for manufacturing and heavy industry. The industrial sector produces more garbage than ever, and the task of disposing of it is often difficult, unsafe and inefficient. Failing to manage refuse properly can also come with significant consequences — fines, environmental damage and long-term health problems.




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Artificial intelligence and automation helps with holiday retail shipping

Businesses can achieve maximum success during the holiday season by utilizing AI and automation in their retail shipping operations. The holiday season is critical for companies, but the increased sales often come with shipping headaches. Luckily, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation provide key solutions for simplifying shipping for businesses and customers.