o NYC mayor signs Safe Hotel Act into law By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New York — Hotel operators in New York City now must provide panic buttons to their workers, under a new law signed by Mayor Eric Adams (D) on Nov. 4. Full Article
o First aid in marine cargo handling By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Workers involved in marine cargo handling are exposed to many hazards throughout the course of standard operations, according to OSHA. To protect these workers, the agency suggests proper adherence to first aid procedures. Full Article
o Watch for – and know how to treat – shock By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Shock is a medical emergency that “may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes,” according to Rochester, MN-based Mayo Clinic. Full Article
o How to treat electrical burns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 In 2012, exposure to electricity resulted in 156 work-related deaths and 1,730 cases with days away from work, according to the 2015 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.” Full Article
o First aid for seizures By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime. Full Article
o Are your eyewash stations contaminated? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 In the event of an emergency, having a properly working eyewash station is crucial. And keeping your eyewash station clean and free of contaminants is part of that. Full Article
o Be ready to respond By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:04:00 -0400 An injury or emergency situation can happen anywhere at any time. Your son might sprain his ankle at soccer practice. Your neighbor may suffer a heart attack while washing his car. You might be involved in a motor vehicle incident on the way to work. Do you know how to react? Full Article
o Know how to treat a choking incident By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 A choking incident can occur anywhere – including the weekly staff meeting or at someone’s desk. If you saw a co-worker choking, would you be ready to help? Full Article
o Know how to help a choking victim By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 If a co-worker is choking, you need to act quickly. If the person is able to cough forcefully, encourage him or her to continue to clear the object. Full Article
o When you suspect a corneal abrasion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 A corneal abrasion occurs when a person’s cornea – the clear, domed covering over the eye’s iris and pupil – is scraped or scratched. Full Article
o Treating a puncture wound By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Puncture wounds can be serious. They often have small openings, but the objects tend to go in deep, which can make the injured worker vulnerable to a blood infection. Full Article
o First aid for grand mal seizures By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 “When most people think of a seizure, they think of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, also called a grand mal seizure,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. “In this type of seizure, the person may cry out, fall, shake or jerk, and become unaware of what’s going on around them.” Full Article
o Treating broken bones By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 If you suspect a co-worker has a broken bone, refrain from moving the person to avoid further injury. Full Article
o Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller. Full Article
o Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller. Full Article
o On the Safe Side podcast Episode 31: Volunteer first aid response teams and worker engagement By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 In Episode 31, the S+H editorial team dives into the September issue’s feature story on setting up a volunteer first aid response team in your workplace, and discusses the ins and outs of worker engagement and buy-in with Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety. Full Article
o Do you know how to use an AED? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 An AED is used to assess a person’s heart rhythm during a medical emergency. After reading the rhythm, it will administer an electric shock, if needed, to help restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. Full Article
o Stay safe working in the heat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Will you be working in hot conditions? You’ll need to take steps to protect yourself from the heat. Full Article
o On the Safe Side podcast Episode 48: The importance of first aid in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 In Episode 48, the S+H team examines the February issue’s CEO’s Who “Get It” feature and some of OSHA’s most unique cases. Also, National Safety Council colleague Maria Cordova joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of first aid at work in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Full Article
o Workrite Uniform Company By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:01:00 -0500 Workrite has a new line of 3M ThinsulateTM Platinum FR outerwear. It’s warmer and less bulky than standard insulated FR workwear. Full Article
o True North Gear By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:02:00 -0500 New for 2014: DragonWearTM worked with Polartec® to create a new lighter-weight, higher protection FR fabric. Full Article
o TenCate Protective Fabrics By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:03:00 -0500 Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm Technology FR fabric delivers enhanced comfort no matter the conditions. Full Article
o Skedco, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:04:00 -0500 The original – and still the best – rescue solution for confined spaces rescue, the Sked gets you out safely when nothing else can. Full Article
o Scott Safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:05:00 -0500 The Protégé ZM Single-Gas Monitor is an easy-to-use, zero-maintenance gas detection solution that delivers high performance in a small, ergonomically designed package. It is available in oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide single-gas models. With the Protégé ZM Single-Gas Monitor, industrial workers and first responders can focus on the task at hand, not on their equipment. MORE INFO Full Article
o Performance Based Safety, LLC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:07:00 -0500 The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer is a certification dedicated to expertise in the developing, designing and delivering of safety, health and environmental training. Full Article
o Mount Vernon FR By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:08:00 -0500 The Mount Vernon FR line of AMTEX TC flame-resistant fabrics combines comfort, strength and a high level of protection so workers don't have to make any tradeoffs. Full Article
o Justin Original Workboots By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:11:00 -0500 The NEW Justin Original Workboots 10-inch steel toe logger offers Vibram Tacoma TC4 Plus outsole, padded collars, Dri-Lex lining, heavy duty waxed laces and the Justin Jel removable orthotic with mesh spacer footbed cover. Full Article
o J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:13:00 -0500 The oil and gas drilling industry is incredibly dangerous. That’s why J. J. Keller has partnered with Resource Development Company (RDC) to bring you an extensive selection of web-based training. Full Article
o Honeywell Safety Products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:14:00 -0500 OLIVER® Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for workers in the most extreme working conditions — mining, oil and gas, heavy metal fabrication and construction. Full Article
o Glove Guard, LP By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:15:00 -0500 The Utility Guard® glove clip has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss because gloves will be used if available. Full Article
o Fastenal Company By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:16:00 -0500 At Fastenal, your business is too important for us to “nickel and dime” you with hidden fees. Full Article
o Board of Certified Safety Professionals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400 The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. "Career Paths in Safety" includes information on BCSP's certifications including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET. Click here for more information from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals Full Article
o Banom By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:25:00 -0400 Cutting Edge/Cut Resistance®. Banom specializes in cut-resistant gloves for the sheet metal, glass, paper and food industries. With 60 years of experience in cut-resistant gloves, we consistently reduce hand and arm lacerations as well as total dollars spent. Call (800) 227-7694 or visit www.banom.com. Click here for more information from Banom Full Article
o Stay safe when working solo By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Working alone presents employees with a number of challenges. Yet lone work is not inherently unsafe, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in Hamilton, Ontario. Full Article
o Alone on the job By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 If a lone employee encounters an emergency or is injured on the job, that person may have difficulty finding help. Full Article
o Keep lone workers safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 A lone worker is defined as a worker who cannot be seen or heard by another person, and cannot expect a visit from another employee. Full Article
o Understanding RF radiation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something to be overly concerned about. Low levels of RF radiation aren’t considered hazardous, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR). Full Article
o Don’t get struck By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Although most states enforce some type of “move over” law, which requires drivers to move over one lane or reduce speed when passing law enforcement on the side of the road, struck-by incidents are still happening. Full Article
o Tired? Don’t get behind the wheel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and you’re three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle-related crash if you’re driving tired. Full Article
o Best practices for miners working alone By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Miners working alone should always tell a responsible person their location and travel path through a mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says. Full Article
o Protect chimney sweeps from respiratory hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Knowing which type of respirator to use – and how use it properly – is crucial to protecting chimney sweeps from exposure to airborne hazards, NIOSH says in a fact sheet. Full Article
o Multicolor sign and label printer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:01:00 -0500 The BBP 37 Cut and Color Multicolor Sign and Label Printer features multiple print colors, text- and shape-cutting capabilities, and fast print speeds to give users the power to make signs and labels that make an impact – right at their own facility. Full Article
o Lockout device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:02:00 -0500 The Blind Flange Lockout Device is a best-in-class solution that offers a secure, highly adaptable and cost-effective option for protecting employees from hazardous energy. Full Article
o Coupling By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:03:00 -0500 eSafe is an innovative and patented safety coupling that offers the highest flow combined with a low-pressure drop. Full Article
o Stanchion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:05:00 -0500 Mr. Chain’s X-Treme Stanchion weighs 25 pounds with the water bladder in the base filled, preventing it from being inadvertently bumped and tipped over. Full Article
o Load pusher By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:06:00 -0500 Power Pusher has expanded the capabilities of its durable Super Power Pusher with a dual-motor model that can move up to 250,000 pounds for enhanced productivity that simultaneously reduces safety risks. Full Article
o Proper hitching to a tractor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Improper hitching to a tractor can cause severe injury and even death. NIOSH warns that attaching a tow chain at a point above the tractor’s drawbar can cause the vehicle to roll over backward – a highly dangerous occurrence. Full Article
o Compacting safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries, and also are involved in a number of fatalities and serious injuries. Full Article
o Forklift safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Falls, struck-by incidents and overturned machinery are the most common causes of injury and death in forklift operations, according to NIOSH. Many of these deaths and injuries can be prevented by ensuring machine operators are trained and the work area is safe. Full Article
o Avoid injuries with rollers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 People who work on or around roller-compactors are at risk for rollover or struck-by injuries, according to NIOSH. Although rollover injuries and fatalities can be reduced by increased use of safety belts and rollover protective structures, the agency stresses that a safe work space and appropriate training are vital to preventing injuries related to rollers. Full Article