The brand launched with women's footwear made especially for female foot measurements and style, and its viral popularity quickly grew the brand to include men's durable safety footwear built for all day comfort.

Man defrauded companies out of $3 million for medical-grade gloves that were never delivered.

The V-Gard H2 Helmet includes the Mips^® brain protection system for industrial safety helmets.

Thorough training can ensure workers are using the right harness for them in terms of equipment and fit.

All new stock features a C0 hydrofluorocarbon-free, fluorine-free and PFAS-free finish.

Almost 70% of safety pros work for corporations with deep pockets, revenues in the billions, resources that run wide and deep, with often large EHS staffs.

To make any permanent significant change to companies’ organizational systems, practices, or procedures, one has to modify the culture.

The largest percentage of job roles held by women in the construction industry are those in management roles, overtaking sales occupations. To celebrate this and Women in Construction Week™ from March 3-8, 2024, let’s explore the latest developments in the industry for women. 

Though convinced that we have made strides with equipment and safer processes, I am equally convinced that we are stuck on a hamster wheel.

When it comes to managing the risk associated with employee safety, the risk manager usually looks to the safety department to address that area.

Safety and health pros have been known as teachers, among many roles, for decades and decades. But it’s a touchy subject and the role doesn’t get the attention it serves. Why?

A sturdy foundation is essential in construction to ensure the stability and integrity of the entire building. Similarly, when managers take the time to get to know their employees, they establish a solid foundation of trust and lay the groundwork for optimal performance. 

Harvard’s recent Anti-Bullying Policy (the Policy) has many good elements. It is missing important elements regarding the definition of bullying and how the Policy should work. There are lessons in this. 

In addition to requiring workers to wear the necessary safety equipment, it’s also important for management to create a strong work culture and to show the staff that they’re valued. Here are some tips for prioritizing safety and communication in an industrial setting. 

How many times in workplaces are new employees rushed into jobs to fill vacancies or meet high demands or deadlines?

While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change.

An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees.

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this.

Complacency exists in workplace safety, but is it the right accusation?

The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure.

Investing in the mental and emotional well-being of employees is not just a compassionate approach but a strategic imperative for any organization.

The foundation of an inclusive workplace is recognizing and embracing its evolution. That means re-defining inclusion organization-wide to instill a more modern and all-encompassing mindset.

How is power distributed in an organization and how does it affect safety?

Those with a big picture view of trends in occupational safety and health all agree on one prediction: How safety is practiced in the workplace will change dramatically in the next five years.

Many organizations suffer from performance deviation despite their best efforts.

Safety debates surrounding hiking risks run parallel to opinions on workplace safety.

Attribution refers to the cognitive process that people use to find reason for either their own behavior or that of others.

The consequences of a slow-moving and disjointed digital transformation can be far-reaching, and nowhere are they more critical than employee safety.

A strong safety culture can help your organization have fewer accidents and ensure everyone knows they are collectively accountable.

Honeywell announced a new version of its Immersive Field Simulator (IFS) offering, a virtual reality (VR) and mixed-reality-based training tool that incorporates a digital twin of physical plant operations to provide targeted, on-demand, skill-based training for workers.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training and education for workers and employers. The goal is to help identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.  

Interviews with training exhibitors at the ASSP 2022 conference reveal these current trends in safety training.

All arc flash workwear is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is qualified to protect you from arc flash hazards.

We need to abandon the popular misconceptions that compromise the effectiveness of HazCom training programs.

This fall’s SafetyFOCUS immersive education experience from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will help occupational safety and health professionals advance their careers and keep workers safe in all industries. But there’s only one week left to secure a discounted rate because early bird registration ends Thursday, Aug. 25.

Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries. These injuries are due to none or ill-fitting protection.

Companies of any size or available resources can start their safety climate improvement journey by using one of the system’s two assessments developed by CPWR (with stakeholder input) to either measure their safety climate maturity or conduct a simple needs assessment of the company’s jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators.

OTI Education Centers are non-profit organizations that offer training courses on OSHA standards and occupational safety and health topics to workers and employers across the country.

SpotCast enables instructional and safety videos to be easily embedded on durable QR Code stickers. The sticker is placed on any piece of equipment, and employees simply scan it with their smartphone or tablet and watch the embedded video. No sign-up is required.

Scheduled to premiere in May 2023 during AIHce EXP, AIHA’s annual conference, the series aims to introduce the public to the key role the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession plays in creating healthier workplaces and communities.

The OSHA standard on fall protection, training requirements is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.

For one price, safety professionals receive 12-month access to an online library of content featuring more than 100 courses presented by industry experts.

Ladder Safety Month takes place every March to raise awareness of ladder safety and decrease injuries and fatalities caused by ladder misuse.

The increasing reliance on technologies — from AI, IoT, augmented reality and robotics — in manufacturing means more companies need to update their training programs. 

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

The new Intertek Alchemy frontline worker lean training courses close that gap by training both frontline workers and their managers to understand the “why” behind the “what” of lean manufacturing, encouraging them to adopt and accelerate lean principles.

Protecting workers from hazardous energy through Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a basic safety responsibility, but there are additional steps employers can take that go beyond the basic requirements.  

In this article, we'll guide you through the importance of accurately calculating fall distance and maintaining necessary clearance to avoid injuries.

Many businesses are increasingly using temporary workers during the holiday season and throughout the year, making it challenging to provide safe environments without proper planning and guidance.