News from the Safety Industry

Identifying the Right Safety Incentives

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Using incentives in safety training and culture is important, but an expert explains that it requires understanding which are the best incentives for your organization.

PPE for Women: Ensuring Safety and Comfort

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Advancements in women-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) are helping improve safety, performance, and comfort for women in industrial environments, and there are several steps employers can take to better protect women workers.

Rising Risks: Heat-related Fatalities and Hospitalizations in the U.S. Upstream Oil and Gas Extraction Industry

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As summer temperatures rise, the threat of heat-related illness and death to oil and gas workers increases.

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in Heat Safety

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) enables organizations to implement effective safety protocols and protect workers from heat-related dangers.

The Unseen Enemy: Tools and Training to Prevent Gas Leak Catastrophes

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Effective training and stringent protocols are essential to prevent gas leaks and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, particularly in industrial settings.

Maersk Line Limited Will Revise Safety Reporting Policy Following Whistleblower Case

Published: Wednesday July 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The worker in question has been awarded compensation after termination for reporting safety concerns.

New Jersey Contractor Cited for Safety Violations After Employee’s 80-Foot Fall

Published: Wednesday July 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA proposed $485,580 in penalties to U.S. Tank Painting Inc.

Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures

Published: Wednesday July 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents.

The Impact of Risk Tolerance on Workplace Health and Safety

Published: Tuesday July 30th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Risk tolerance in the workplace shapes health and safety standards, influencing everything from organizational culture and employee behavior to leadership decisions and legal compliance.

Unlocking the Power of Leadership: Driving Occupational Safety and Health Excellence

Published: Monday July 29th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Leadership plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, fostering trust, motivation and emotional intelligence as well as addressing toxic behaviors to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

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