News from the Safety Industry

Workplace safety methods focus on controls implementation, while Human Operational Performance Theory (HOPT) focuses on risk reduction and safety improvement.

U-Haul was fined $231,000 for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos.

The Spell It Out toolkit provides guidance on avoiding unnecessary jargon, using plain language principles, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

The record-breaking heat waves of 2024 forced industries to adopt new heat stress management protocols.

Hand hygiene remains essential in preventing illnesses that affect workers across industries.

Though sustained human-to-human transmission has not been observed, infections have occurred after unprotected contact with infected animals.

More than 120,000 wastewater workers operate to ensure clean water while managing workplace hazards.

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety gloves, Tychem coverall, alarm systems, and the latest Air Systems Catalog.

Work schedules beyond the traditional eight-hour shift are increasingly common, particularly in emergency response, disaster recovery, and high-demand industries.

The new dual-vision cameras combine thermal and visual imaging, allowing for 24/7 incident detection.