Toronto – Government safety and health inspections that result in penalties for non-compliant employers encourage organizations to take action to reduce work-related injuries, according to research from the Institute for Work & Health.

Olympia, WA — The owner of a Seattle construction company is facing a second-degree manslaughter charge stemming from a 2016 employee death, marking the first time a workplace fatality in Washington state has prompted a felony charge, according to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries.

Sacramento, CA — The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require fast-food chains and their franchisees to share responsibility for complying with worker safety laws and regulations.

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What best practices can employers follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside confined spaces?

OSHA requires a direct-reading portable gas detector to test the atmosphere in a confined space before my workers enter. Why is a direct-reading monitor needed instead of an alarm-only monitor?

Shane McEwen, Blackline Safety, explains how organizations incorporating "connected safety" into their worker safety programs can minimize the risk of hazardous tasks performed in confined spaces.

New York – New York state should amend its workers’ compensation regulation to require all private-sector employers to implement workplace safety and loss prevention programs, watchdog group Public Citizen stated in a report released May 6.

Embedded in a modern and ergonomically designed structure, iDFace provides exceptional performance with unmatched facial recognition and authentication performance.

Washington — The opioid epidemic has had a wide-ranging impact on U.S. workers, but employers who support recovery can help, a new policy report states.

Boston — Unintentional overdoses accounted for more than 1 out of 4 workplace deaths in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2022, the state’s Department of Public Health reports.

We discuss content from the October issue of Safety+Health and share our thoughts on the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Also, Jamie Osborne, a public health analyst at NIOSH, joins us to discuss recovery-friendly workplaces in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

In this new white paper, J. J. Keller’s safety and regulatory experts address common questions they’ve received about ladders, stairs, pits, and platforms to help readers clearly understand how to protect workers and stay in compliance.

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents.

Washington – OSHA’s final rule on preventing slips, trips and falls is scheduled for publication in August, according to the spring regulatory agenda released May 18.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Venom Face Shields provide serious protection against workplace hazards with a molded, contoured design that offers improved coverage over traditional-style visors.

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would direct OSHA to create employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and training workers on its use.

Washington — Two senators have reintroduced a bill to establish the 32-hour workweek as an American standard.

Denver — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has signed legislation that includes funding aimed at establishing recovery friendly workplaces and supporting people in recovery from substance use disorders.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America conducted 35,764 brake system inspections and identified 4,295 vehicles – or 12% – with out-of-service conditions during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week, the organization announced recently.

Tucson, AZ — Reimagined office spaces can help reduce worker stress and enhance overall well-being, a pair of University of Arizona researchers say in a recently published paper.

The Venom Faceshield provides serious protection against workplace hazards with a molded, contoured design.

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?

The new ECOsurfaces Desert & River commercial flooring line from Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, offers the architect and design community an innovative solution that fuses aesthetics and sustainability with ergonomics, acoustics and safety.

Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use.

In the past, Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year story has focused on a single plant at one geographic location that has made significant strides in sustainability.

In this role, Johnson will lead hard surface product innovation, marketing, and strategic direction.

In a move to reshape flooring distribution, Transom Capital Group has announced the formation of Artivo Surfaces, a new parent company that brings together distributors Virginia Tile and Galleher. This strategic consolidation creates a multi-regional powerhouse with 48 locations across 18 states, offering an extensive range of flooring solutions from coast to coast. 

Industry veteran Paul Dominie has launched a new brand, Onn Surfaces, which provides timeless hard surfaces, including engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.

Multifamily flooring supplier Urban Surfaces uses i4F technologies to ensure high-quality flooring installations. 

Flooring choice is integral in defining a space, but what about open-concept spaces? Here, Anthony Espinoza, co-owner of Music City Improvements, shares a few tips to assist designers in preserving the flow of open-concept spaces.

AssurGrip Rx vinyl flooring provides support and safety for commercial surfaces. 

With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment.

Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry.

The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point.

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 

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