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How many companies are psychologically safe?

Another way of feeling safe on your job is in terms of psychological safety. This is mental and emotional safety. Do you feel it’s safe for you to put it out there — opinions and ideas?




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Elevating occupational safety: A new holistic approach for excellence

Do your employees truly know what to look for and can they recognize the hazards and risks associated with their tasks? Is it psychologically safe to openly recognize hazards and risks and choose safe actions within the culture? 




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What programs most help industrial worker physical and mental health?

Those working in industrial jobs face unique physical and mental health challenges that employers should be aware of. Most companies care about the well-being of their workers.




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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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Firefighter safety standards: Are we doing enough to protect our heroes?

Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done. 




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Redefining safety footwear for women

Founder of safety footwear for women highlights the unique challenges women face in hazardous work environments.




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ASSP and S4NP form alliance to advance worker safety

The two organizations will cross-promote volunteering opportunities while sharing content and amplifying the stories of members and member communities.





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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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ESAB Savage A50 LUX welding helmet

This automatic helmet includes premium features.




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Mechanix Wear arc flash glove

Hand protection for those working with risk of fire, arc flash and cuts.




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BOA/Timberland footwear partnership

Four new models for Fall 2024.




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Your guide to green building: Sustainable construction, renewable materials and energy efficiency

This shift towards eco-conscious construction responds to escalating environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable living spaces. 




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KEEN Utility’s Overton Work Sneaker

Designed for any terrain, new boot offers style and protection. 




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Cat Footwear heavy-duty work boot

Designed for any terrain, new boot offers style and protection. 




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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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Worker dies from stone slab fall due to company's failure to follow safety standards

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 




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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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OSHA reports decline in worker death investigations

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.




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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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'I don’t care about looking weird'

A new study by NIOSH reports that more than half (53%) of the workers don’t use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when encountering dangerous noise levels.




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Protein shows its all-inclusive appeal for beverage solutions

More consumers are engaging in the active nutrition community, offering more opportunities for protein fortification. Suppliers are developing animal- and plant-based protein solutions to meet this growing demand. 




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Beverage-makers work to deliver convenient, nutritional protein options

Experts suggest that beverage brands can further innovate their portfolios by offering plant-based protein-fortified alternatives within various beverage categories. 




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Beverage-makers work to deliver stress relief, relaxation benefits

As consumers cope with stress and anxiety, they are turning to beverages to induce relaxation and support healthy sleep cycles.




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Consumers show enthusiasm for natural energy solutions

The natural energy solutions market is growing as consumers turn to healthy and clean label alternatives for energy.




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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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Brooklyn Brewery unveils new grant program

Aimed at celebrating and supporting creativity, the initiative highlights the brewery’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation and passions of its community.




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Paulaner USA's president and CEO to step down

Paulaner USA, White Plains, N.Y., announced that Steve Hauser, president and CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year. Hauser has helped grow the importer from a two-brand, on-premise focused portfolio to a multi-brand, multi-channel business, the company says.




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HARD MTN DEW helps consumers 'Ditch Your Family' for Thanksgiving

The winner will be selected based on submissions scored on authenticity, originality and desperation for a true vacation away from family drama, the company says.




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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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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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SGWS highlights generation wine trends

As younger adults consume less wine, baby boomers dominant wine consumption, in part because they’re still the largest generation by population.




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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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Innovators take alcohol to new delivery systems

One thing that seems to be disrupting the traditional beverage alcohol market is innovators who are finding new avenues to deliver alcohol to imbibing consumers.




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Studies show need for recycling education, awareness and improved access

When it comes to recycling, studies show that consumers express concerns about recycling success in the United States, but companies are looking to change that through education, awareness and improved access.




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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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Readers name their favorite new product for January

The readers of Beverage Industry have selected their favorite new product released in January and the results are out.




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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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Study shows Gen Z starting to drive innovation in beverage alcohol

As more Gen Zers reach the legal drinking age, experts highlight how this younger generation is driving variety and innovation in the beverage alcohol market.




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NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands

A budding marketing opportunity for brand owners, NIL is gaining traction, but as beverage companies look to engage in this realm, it is important to understand the dynamics.




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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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Specialty coffee consumption reaches 13-year high, study shows

A survey conducted by Dig Insights and released in partnership with the National Coffee Association (NCA) and Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) reveals that adult coffee consumption hit a two-decade high.




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Honey offers beverage alcohol new opportunities

Honey has a rich history in beverage alcohol whether it’s with the creation of meads — a honey wine — or its addition to whiskey. Now the ingredient is finding itself in more spirits categories as brands look to differentiate.




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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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Circana report shows consumers’ pursuit of well-being

Market research firm Circana released its report “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” where it identified ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors, including hydration and increased energy.




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Millennials key in driving non-alcohol growth in the US, data shows

Recent IWSR analysis highlights some key reasons millennials are the age cohort boosting the non-alcohol segment in the United States, noting that the generation is consuming non-alcohol products with greater frequency than other age cohorts.





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The who’s who of online wine shoppers

With wine capturing high eCommerce user penetration in the past couple of years, experts examine the demographic factors and consumer behavior driving online wine purchases.




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What types of alcohol are consumers drinking at home?

In a video interview with Beverage Industry, Justin Solomon, category marketing director of alcoholic beverages at ADM, discussed what’s driving innovation in beverage alcohol not only in terms of the products but how consumers are approaching alcohol consumption. 




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Treasury Wine Estates, Hello Sunshine partner on new wine line

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), Melbourne, Australia, announced the launch of its new line of premium wines, Drop of Sunshine, in partnership with Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine, a multi-channel media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. 




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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.