workplace Impairment in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to the legal use of marijuana, how do we balance safety and worker rights? Full Article
workplace Workplace inspections By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can I perform effective periodic inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA’s standard on lockout/tagout (1910.147)? Full Article
workplace Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards? Full Article
workplace Mental health in the workplace: Washington L&I launches webpage By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tumwater, WA — A new webpage offers resources for fostering mental wellness in the workplace and supporting workers who have a diagnosed mental illness. Full Article
workplace BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses decrease in 2023 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer injuries and illnesses on the job last year than in 2022, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
workplace Workplace deaths up 12% worldwide in past two decades: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Sydney — Global work-related deaths have jumped more than 12% since 2000, according to estimates from the International Labour Organization. Full Article
workplace Free online training: Preventing workplace violence in retail, food service By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Portland, ME — The University of Southern Maine, in conjunction with the Maine Small Business Development Center, has launched a series of free online training modules intended to help employers and workers in the retail and food service industries prevent workplace violence. Full Article
workplace Why be liable for workplace injuries if robots can do the job safely, efficiently? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Robots in picking, packing and palletizing applications have performed some new feats—thanks to clever system integrators who have given them sensitive touch, better grips and keen vision. Full Article
workplace 12th grade girls and boys in the U.S. have different views about gender discrimination in the workplace By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:42:10 +0000 The post 12th grade girls and boys in the U.S. have different views about gender discrimination in the workplace was curated by information for practice. Full Article Infographics
workplace Workplace Experiences of Latinx LGBTQ Employees By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:38:38 +0000 The post Workplace Experiences of Latinx LGBTQ Employees was curated by information for practice. Full Article Infographics
workplace CfP: Intellectual Humility in the Workplace – Is it good for employees? (Due by 1 May) By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:56:52 +0000 The post CfP: Intellectual Humility in the Workplace – Is it good for employees? (Due by 1 May) was curated by information for practice. Full Article Calls & Consultations
workplace How generational differences shape workplaces By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:52:00 +0000 Gen Z does a good job taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the mix of generations in today’s workforce is redefining how we work. Full Article
workplace Tyler Beverages earns award for commitment to workplace safety By www.tdi.texas.gov Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CDT The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) recognized Tyler Beverages with the Lone Star Safety Program Award on July 19, 2024, for its exemplary workplace health and safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. Full Article
workplace How Identity Impacts Bystander Responses to Workplace Mistreatment By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:45:47 EST Full Article
workplace Academic Institutions Should Prepare Undergraduates for a Data-Driven Workplace, New Report Recommends By Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT All U.S. undergraduate students should develop a basic understanding of data science to prepare them adequately for the workforce, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
workplace AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 While AI can liberate us from tedious tasks and even eliminate human error, it's crucial to remember its weaknesses and the unique capabilities that humans bring to the table Full Article
workplace 154: Workplace Therapy With Grey By relay.fm Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:45:00 GMT Full Article
workplace Trimble ranks #3 on Fast Company’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for Innovators, wins Science and Technology category By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Trimble recognized for commitment to innovation across projects, processes and company culture. Full Article
workplace Trust-filled culture builds happy workplace and boosts productivity By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Trust-building in corporate culture often used to involve dramatic events like fire-walking retreats, placing the onus of risk and trust on team members. However, there's now a shift towards recognizing trust-building as a daily, intentional effort integral to creating positive workplace environments. Full Article
workplace Eliminating workplace distractions with Joe Boyle, CEO of TRUCE By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 ISHN Magazine sat down with Joe Boyle, CEO of TRUCE, to discuss strategies for eliminating workplace distractions. The following are excerpts from that conversation. Full Article
workplace Mitigating health risks with AFFF in the workplace By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:27:21 -0400 Aqueous Film-Forming Foam has saved numerous lives with its effectiveness, but recent studies have revealed just how dangerous it is, chiefly due to the presence of PFAS. Full Article
workplace Innovations in workplace first aid By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:48:51 -0400 One of the major challenges in workplace safety is that people tend to think they’re invincible at work. This means they’re less likely to take the time to properly prepare for an emergency. Full Article
workplace Blackline Safety brings together organizations committed to workplace safety with Blackline Collective By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:40:00 -0500 Through cross-industry partnership, Blackline Collective empowers leaders with a forum to share experiences, best practices and strategies that improve worker safety, efficiency and quality Full Article
workplace DOL awards $5M to help fight workplace discrimination, harassment; empower working women in Nigeria, Liberia By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:11:45 -0500 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. Full Article
workplace The crucial role of generative AI in enhancing workplace safety: A comprehensive analysis By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:52:13 -0400 Generative AI, a subset of AI that can produce human-like content, has emerged as a pivotal tool in enhancing workplace safety. Full Article
workplace Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
workplace J. J. Keller named to Newsweek’s list of the top 100 most loved workplaces for 2023 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:44:03 -0400 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. Full Article
workplace Magid Glove & Safety named a winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:25:56 -0500 With close to 100,000 licensed businesses in the City of Chicago alone, Magid was one of only 196 businesses to make this list. Full Article
workplace PODCAST | Workplace safety at Los Alamos: Home of the atomic bomb By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:30:00 -0400 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? Full Article
workplace Study finds workplace safety training for older kids is effective By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:32:54 -0400 A recent study shows that teaching older kids about workplace safety can significantly improve their knowledge and attitudes. Full Article
workplace Construction supervisor pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into workplace death By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:34:48 -0400 One of New York man's employees died after a fall from an improperly secured roof. Full Article
workplace Workplaces are often mismanaging mental health risk – here’s how By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:01:56 -0400 Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. Full Article
workplace DOL announces $1.4M in grants to prevent workplace gender-based violence, harassment By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:31:52 -0400 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. Full Article
workplace Positive & negative workplace safety vibes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 How do people get to a point where they fear safety? How can something like a checklist or an SOP or a safety manager create fear? Our body is equipped with automatic protective wiring that reacts to scary stimuli with a fear response. Full Article
workplace The impact of overturn of Roe v Wade on workplaces By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The court ruled in Roe that, “A person may choose to have an abortion until a fetus becomes viable, based on the right to privacy contained in the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Full Article
workplace Congress promotes workplace PPE during PWFA rulemaking By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Rulemaking process for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes workplace PPE, and OSH professionals should be paying attention. Full Article
workplace The 5 whys for menstrual health awareness in the workplace By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Menstruation seems like an odd topic to discuss as a workplace OHS issue as Menstrual Hygiene Day is in May. Full Article
workplace New book from women leaders discusses driving positive culture in the workplace By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing. Full Article
workplace ISHN offers free CEU credits on a variety of workplace safety topics By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 A Q & A with ISHN’s CE Center development manager, in which she explains how to earn free CEU credits and what that means for our readers. Full Article
workplace Workplace fatalities increased nearly 9% in 2021 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9 percent increase from 4,764 in 2020. Full Article
workplace September helps shine a light on workplace mental health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400 September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide. Full Article
workplace Lessons from a music video: From saving children to improving workplace safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 11:54:22 -0400 While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change. Full Article
workplace Workplace inclusion should incorporate employees’ sense of physical and mental safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:39:22 -0400 The foundation of an inclusive workplace is recognizing and embracing its evolution. That means re-defining inclusion organization-wide to instill a more modern and all-encompassing mindset. Full Article
workplace New video sticker platform to improve workplace safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:58:45 -0500 SpotCast enables instructional and safety videos to be easily embedded on durable QR Code stickers. The sticker is placed on any piece of equipment, and employees simply scan it with their smartphone or tablet and watch the embedded video. No sign-up is required. Full Article
workplace AIHA and dBase Media announce Healthier Workplaces, Healthier Communities Video Series on impact of OEHS Professionals By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:56:09 -0500 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. Full Article
workplace OSHA begins national emphasis program to prevent workplace falls By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 11:11:30 -0400 BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths. Full Article
workplace Millions of U.S. employees affected by workplace bullying By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Nearly 20 percent of U.S. workers experience bullying in the workplace and 19 percent witness it, according to a national survey conducted by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI). The survey defined workplace bullying as “repeated mistreatment of an employee by one or more employees; abusive conduct that is: threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, work sabotage, or verbal abuse.” Although the WBI survey was conducted in 2017, the problem has not abated; in a 2019 Monster.com survey, nearly 94 percent out of responding employees reported being bullied in the workplace. Full Article
workplace Mental Health Focus: 5 Effective Steps to take in the workplace By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Managers say their employees’ personal lives shouldn’t be their concern. However, this isn’t the best approach because workplace mental health is an important matter. It’s a common mistake to forget the human nature of employees. As an employer, it’s important to be compassionate with those who work for you. Full Article
workplace Suicide Prevention Month: Creating a healthier, happier workplace By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:07:00 -0400 Studies have been looking into the effect of stress and other psychosocial factors on employees’ well-being for decades. One of the first efforts to recognize the connection between workplace stress and well-being was the Whitehall Studies from 1967 to the mid-1980s. And studies continue to document the link between the two. Full Article
workplace Mental health and workplace safety: Is there a connection? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:13:25 -0500 Securing employees' physical safety is a top priority for employers in the construction industry. But what about psychological safety? Keeping your employees’ minds in a safe, healthy space is essential, but, unfortunately, mental health care in the construction industry is falling short. Full Article