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A+A 2021 – the leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – drew to a successful close after four days: 1,204 exhibitors from 56 nations and more than 25,000 trade visitors traveled to Düsseldorf, Germany to attend the sector’s most relevant trade fair.

Workers are frequently the first to be exposed to the effects of climate change, and they are exposed for longer periods of time and at higher intensities than the broader population. Given this, when it comes to climate change adverse effects on workers, such as disease or injury, may be among the first indicators of the health effects of climate change on the general public. 

The project will focus on empowering women workers, communities and institutions and increasing their capacity to prevent and address discrimination, violence and harassment against women in the workplace. 

According to estimates published by market research institute Frost & Sullivan in 2021, the market for industrial exoskeletons will reach an average annual growth rate in excess of 40% over the coming years and reach a market volume of over $400M by 2025.

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone.

The ticket shop for A+A 2023 is now open! Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable trade fair experience. Discover the latest innovations, make valuable contacts with decision-makers from the industry and immerse yourself in exciting specialist lectures and workshops.

Generative AI, a subset of AI that can produce human-like content, has emerged as a pivotal tool in enhancing workplace safety.

The central theme of Safe + Sound Week is to promote the implementation and enhancement of safety and health programs in workplaces. 

OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process.

Bulwark, the world’s largest flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, was recently sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, marking a new era for the company as it transitions into a stand-alone workwear organization.

Electrical safety risks are prevalent in any industry that has workers who are exposed to over 50 volts of electricity when performing a work task.

Most professionals already understand the need for eye protection and burn prevention, but gas hazards deserve attention, too. Welding fume safety is an essential, if less evident, part of workshop safety.

Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed.

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says it is “encouraged” after seeing newly released data that shows a continued decrease in occupational injuries and illnesses, but thinks even more can be done to protect workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 9 that workplace injuries and illnesses at private industry employers were down by 48,500 cases in 2016 compared to the previous year.

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is seeking a new Executive Director (ED), a position based in Park Ridge, Illinois and one that reports to the organization’s President and its Board of Directors. Founded in 1911, ASSE has a global membership of more than 36,000 safety, health and environmental practitioners worldwide. ASSE advocates on behalf of its members while also providing robust professional development, training and networking opportunities. ASSE has an annual budget of approximately $18M, staff of 75, and operates a robust network of 152 chapters in the United States and internationally.

These new services join a comprehensive suite of consulting services offered by J. J. Keller, a leader in safety and regulatory compliance for 70 years. 

Attendees are invited to visit booth 101 to for hands-on experience with Nilfisk's industrial vacuums.

Contractor Management is a standalone solution that works within KPA’s Flex software suite for an all-in-one solution to manage compliance and workplace EHS.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in construction trade courses have increased by 19.3% from 2021-2022. 

Northern Ireland Water has purchased more than 700 connected wearable devices by leading safety technology provider Blackline Safety Corp. for its frontline workers.

AIHA will emphasize a specific worker health and safety theme every week throughout September.

The results were determined after surveying more than 2 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 100,000. 

The company selected Blackline Safety to provide more than 850 G7x cloud-connected wearable safety devices for their workforce.

The advisory board of A+A, the leading international trade fair with congress for safety, security and health at work, will soon be under new leadership. 

Unauthorized smoking is a major challenge for any hotel with the actual costs of smoking averaging four to five times the cleaning fee. 

The Wisconsin company's safety & regulatory compliance solutions have expanded through three generations of leadership.

With close to 100,000 licensed businesses in the City of Chicago alone, Magid was one of only 196 businesses to make this list.

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. 

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. 

In today’s dynamic work environments, an increasing number of employees find themselves working alone.

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

In hazard-prone industrial projects, some risks can be easier to overlook than others. That’s often the case with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often not immediately noticeable but can be dangerous nonetheless. 

Regardless of the specific industry or job, lone workers face unique occupational risks due to their isolation from others.

In the oil and gas sector, methane emissions from refineries are a particular concern, as they can not only damage the environment, but also threaten the safety of workers and the local community.

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.

The lockout-tagout process will keep workers safe when maintaining equipment in the field. Use these steps to develop the proper LOTO procedure for your worksite.

Facilities can transform their safety practices by adopting a platform approach, which connects gas detectors and key situational information to cloud-based analytics and applications.

    Oil and gas industry data shows increases in fatal accidents. Here are three areas that need attention.

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. 

G6 will be on display at a global marketing roadshow at both the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans from October 23-35, and A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany from October 24-27.

Workers in the oil and gas industry, whether they work with pipelines, on oil rigs, as drivers or at well sites, face higher incidence and mortality rates.

Advanced gas detection and safety monitoring solutions emerge as indispensable tools in safeguarding lone workers.

What is it like to be a senior EHS officer at the remote Los Alamos National Laboratory — home of the atomic bomb — in the New Mexico desert? 

This strategy increases the value of each square foot with customizable racks, but do the pros outweigh the cons?