Tag: Workplace Safety
UPDATE: OSHA To Award $10.5M In Workplace Safety Training Grants
The Susan Harwood Training Grants are available to nonprofit organizations and will fund workplace safety and health hazard training and education.
Top 10 Causes Of Serious Workplace Injuries Ranked By Cost
Workplaces are getting safer, but the cost of the most serious workplace injuries is rising, costing U.S. companies over $1 billion per week, according to the 2018 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.
DEKRA EBS Workplace Safety Technology
Exposure Based Safety is an approach to reducing risks in the workplace, fueled by new science and technology.
NextWave Launches VR-Enhanced Training, Custom Safety Plans
NextWave Safety Solutions is tackling workplace incidents with proprietary technology that brings transparency and preparedness to the safety industry.
Brother QL-800 Series Label Printers Offer Versatility
This is the only office category label printer capable of printing red and black over the entire printable area of a label.
Navigating NFPA 70E 2018 Revisions
Provides current risk management strategies and tactics to help keep workers safe by addressing the evolution of electrical technology.
Employee Engagement For Workplace Safety
While it may seem impossible, a Zero Harm Culture for workplace health and safety can be achievable by following five key steps.
OSHA Revises Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
The revised online complaint form works to ensure a whistleblower can file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency for prompt action.
Free Kit Helps Employers Stop Leading Cause Of Workplace Death
The free online safe driving tool from the National Safety Council aims to drive down crashes.
Infographic: A Guide to Safety Gear
A look at the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel, what it consists of, and why it is so important.
States Urged To Focus On Injury Prevention
In response to a new National Safety Council report, state public health leaders are being urged to increase their efforts to prevent injuries.
Question Of The Week: What Do I Need To Know About Weed In The...
Marijuana is now legal in 28 states and Washington, DC, which is leaving many employers scratching their heads about drug testing and workplace safety.
Construction Safety Under Par, Finds NSC Survey
In its survey of 14 industries, the National Safety Council found 58% of Americans working in construction thinks safety takes a backseat to productivity.
FM Alert: Ladder Training Decreases Citations, Accidents
The American Ladder Institute's survey on ladder safety training inspires creation of National Ladder Safety Month, debuting March 2017.
Safety Programs Increase Productivity For Manufacturing Companies
New study reveals that 83% of senior management and operations personnel have observed an increase in productivity over time due to the implementation of a safety program.
FM Alert: OSHA, Health Canada Update Workplace Chemicals Work Plan
The plan is part of ongoing efforts between OSHA and Health Canada to reduce regulatory barriers between U.S. and Canadian systems responsible for chemical safety.
Construction, Farmer, Taxi Driver Among Most Dangerous Jobs
A new Jobs Rated report from CareerCast names the safest and most dangerous jobs.
FM Alert: OSHA Kicks Off “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge”
OSHA is challenging inventors and entrepreneurs to help develop a technological solution to workplace noise exposure and related hearing loss.
FM Alert: OSHA Offering $4.6M In Safety And Health Training Grants
A total of $4.6 million in funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program will help high-risk, vulnerable workers identify, prevent workplace hazards.
OSHA Heat Report: Acclimatization Necessary To Prevent Worker Deaths
CDC report on OSHA’s review of heat-related enforcement cases highlights need for acclimatization to prevent worker deaths.