News from the Safety Industry

Head Injuries in Oil and Gas Industries: A Growing Impact

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The prevalence and impact of head injuries in the oil and gas industry requires robust safety protocols and innovations in PPE to adequately safeguard vulnerable workers from severe risks.

Setting a New Safety Standard with Digital Lockout/Tagout

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Digital LOTO systems and procedures are driving beneficial safety enhancements. How do companies train employees in this important technological shift?

4 Common Summer Hazards Problems and Solutions

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Implementing effective heat safety programs and protocols is crucial to protect workers from the increasing risks of summer heat hazards.

Choosing Chemical-Resistant Gloves

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Understanding the importance of selecting appropriate chemical-resistant gloves via the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to ensure safety and prevent hand injuries in industrial settings.

Trying to Beat the Heat

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Some key elements of OSHA’s proposed rule on heat injury and illness.

Foot Protection for Women

Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Proper footwear fit is critical to performance and safety for women on the job. What is the research around women’s foot design and which features go into ensuring women’s safety?

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.

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