News from the Safety Industry

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

Published: Tuesday June 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Choosing the right supplied air respirator involves understanding specific hazards, regulatory requirements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort to maintain worker safety in toxic environments.

Driving Sustainability: The Role of ESG Metrics and Sustainable PPE in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

Published: Tuesday June 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Investors and stakeholders increasingly emphasize the importance of environmental, social and governance metrics to drive corporate sustainability and ethical business practices.

Core Methods for Significantly Preventing Soft-Tissue Injuries

Published: Tuesday June 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Soft-tissue injuries are prevalent, persistent and pernicious, and result in significant direct costs and pain and lost productivity, as well as hampered workflow.

Breathing Easier: The Crucial Role of Gas Detection in Confined Space Entry

Published: Tuesday June 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Effective gas detection and a comprehensive confined space entry plan are crucial for ensuring worker safety and preventing fatalities in hazardous environments.

Avoid Suspension Trauma with a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program

Published: Tuesday June 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Fall protection and awareness of suspension trauma are essential for ensuring workplace safety, as proper equipment use and effective rescue plans can prevent injuries and save lives.

OSHA Cites New Jersey Construction Contractor with 32 Safety Violations

Published: Monday June 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Road Contractor Corp. faces more than $819,000 in proposed penalties.

Revolutionizing Safety: How AI Is Transforming the Workplace

Published: Monday June 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
By optimizing workflows, providing real-time hazard detection and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, AI is changing the modern workplace environment.

Workplace hand injuries: Did you know PPE is the line of defense?

Published: Sunday June 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

Federal Judge Upholds DOL’s Decision in Whistleblower Case

Published: Friday June 7th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Crane Masters Inc. must now compensate the worker, who was terminated after voicing safety concerns.

NSC Secures $3 Million Grant to Enhance Workplace Safety Technology

Published: Friday June 7th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding from McElhattan Foundation will go to the NSC’s Work to Zero initiative.

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