As industrial hygienists, we anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control many agents (chemical, biological and physical) that can affect the lives of workers. Noise is one of the most ubiquitous of ...

Over each of the past seven years, hazard communication (1910.1200) has been one of the top five most penalized OSHA standards. But concentrating your efforts on maintaining safety data sheets (SDSs) ...

As workers slowly but certainly return to manufacturing plants, construction sites, oil refineries and office environments in a post-COVID-19 world, there will be new requirements, processes and ways ...

There is a long history behind the development of fall protection standards, personal protective equipment and the ways safety professionals keep workers safe at heights. I’m sure you’ve seen it ...

Managing day-to-day operations of a facility is a big responsibility and requires having your finger on the pulse of everything going on in a single building or a full campus. Any flatlines in the ...

Until now, the world at large wasn’t speculating on the occupational impact of climate change. However, organizations like the Department of Labor, OSHA, NIOSH as well as President Biden, by issuing ...

The topic of layering arc-rated apparel and its protection in comparison to other protective apparel is often a hot topic of discussion. There is currently not an industry standard or requirement we ...

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) created industry standard ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 in 1981 as a means of establishing minimum performance and use requirements for emergency eyewash and shower ...

Before we discuss how to modernize, we must understand how safety incentives have evolved and what we have learned. Programs of the past had issues, and it all started with simple dangle the carrot ...

Understanding the variety of eyewear on the market can help you to choose the most beneficial pair for your employees. When you think of eye safety protection, many think about uncomfortable eyewear ...

For industrial companies around the globe, worker safety depends on always knowing where your workers are and what hazards they are facing, and then using that information to proactively improve ...

The last few years have brought on sweeping changes—and challenges—across workplaces and industries. Many found their roles transformed as health and safety came to the forefront of the ...