r Salary Survey 2015 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:06:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health’s 2015 Salary Survey are in, featuring data from 1,400 safety professionals, broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r 7 common workplace safety hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:07:00 -0400 Members of the National Safety Council Consulting Services Group travel across the country – and the world – to visit worksites and conduct safety audits. They share with Safety+Health seven hazards they frequently spot, and offer advice on preventing them. Full Article
r Infographic: A lifetime of risk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 View or share a National Safety Month infographic summarizing the biggest risks at each stage of a person's life. Full Article
r Infographic: Guide to the New ANSI Cut Levels By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:49:00 -0400 In this infographic, Magid Glove explains new changes to the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 cut protection standard: How to read the new cut level icon and how to choose the right cut level for the job. Full Article
r 2016 Training Survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:06:00 -0400 How much should an organization spend on training? How should that training be presented? Safety professionals across a variety of industries participated in Safety+Health’s inaugural Training Survey to provide answers. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2016 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:06:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health’s 2016 Salary Survey are in, featuring data broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r Health care worker group releases flier on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of wearing gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has created a flier detailing best practices for proper use of different types of gloves in health care settings. Full Article
r OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2016 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:07:00 -0500 Safety+Health presents OSHA's most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2016. Also: the annual "penalty box" detailing the year's largest fines, and an exclusive interview with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs. Full Article
r 7 tips for an effective workplace safety committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:04:00 -0500 Safety+Health shares seven tips from veteran safety professionals Carl Potter and Richard Hawk on making safety committee meetings more enjoyable. Full Article
r Safety Leadership: 11 characteristics of great safety performers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:04:00 -0400 Jim Spigener from DEKRA Insight shares 11 leadership characteristics that he says the best performers in safety practice consistently. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2017 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:07:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health's 2017 Salary Survey are in, featuring data broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r OSHA’s Top 10 most-cited violations for fiscal year 2017 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Nov 2017 00:06:00 -0500 Which violation is making its first appearance on OSHA’s list of most-cited violations? Safety+Health presents the data on OSHA’s “Top 10” for fiscal year 2017. Also: A Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs. Full Article
r American Chemistry Council creates PPE infographic for auto refinishers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In partnership with OSHA, the American Chemistry Council has published an infographic to encourage workers in the automotive refinishing industry to wear the correct personal protective equipment. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2018 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:06:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health’s 2018 Salary Survey are in, featuring data broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r The ROI of safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:05:00 -0500 "When improving safety for the merit of just having a safer workplace is not enough, it's often a very powerful argument with leadership to help explain the cost of safety by showing the economic benefits of safety," one expert says. The challenge: lack of a universal formula. Full Article
r Get ready for the National Safety Stand-Down: Free resources available By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH, OSHA and the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR – are offering a number of free online resources to help employers prepare for the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 6-10. Full Article
r Electrical safety group unveils videos, infographics for workers in non-electrical jobs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — The Electrical Safety Foundation International has introduced several resources aimed at workers in “occupations that traditionally receive little to no electrical training.” Full Article
r Salary Survey 2019 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:07:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health's 2019 Salary Survey are in, including data broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for 2019 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:06:00 -0500 Safety+Health presents the data on OSHA’s “Top 10” for fiscal year 2019. Also: An exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs. Full Article
r Electrical safety group creates infographic for people working from home By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Aiming to promote electrical safety among people who are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electrical Safety Foundation International has published an infographic. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2020 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:06:00 -0400 Safety+Health presents the results of its annual salary survey – now with more information than before thanks to a partnership with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Full Article
r OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2020 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:06:00 -0400 Topping the list for the 10th successive year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 “willful” and “serious” violations, a list of the year’s highest penalties, and a Q&A with OSHA’s Patrick Kapust. Full Article
r Reducing the risk of MSDs from overhead work: New resources By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Waterloo, Ontario — Overhead work is associated with shoulder injuries. New resources from the Center of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, also known as CRE-MSD, are intended to help employers and workers address MSD risks caused by overhead work. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2021 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:06:00 -0400 Safety pros: Want to know how your salary stacks up? The results of Safety+Health's annual survey are in. Full Article
r OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2021 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:06:00 -0500 Topping the list for the 11th straight year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 “willful” and “serious” violations, a list of the year’s highest penalties, and an exclusive Q&A with OSHA’s Patrick Kapust. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2022 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:06:00 -0400 The results of Safety+Health’s 2022 Salary Survey are in. We break down safety pro salaries by job title, experience, education level and more. Full Article
r OSHA and MSHA partner on poster and infographic on preventing heat illness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new poster and infographic from OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration offer best practices to help mine operators and workers mitigate heat-related hazards and prevent heat illness. Full Article
r Salary Survey 2023 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:06:00 -0400 Check out the results of our annual survey, conducted in partnership with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. How does your salary stack up? Full Article
r Salary Survey 2024 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:06:00 -0400 The results of our annual survey are in, featuring salaries by job title, industry, tenure, education, region and more. Full Article
r Freeze-protected showers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:01:00 -0400 Built to withstand winter extremes, these freeze-resistant showers keep an internal water temperature above 50° F. Full Article
r Portable gravity-flow eyewash unit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:03:00 -0400 The self-contained 90320 16-Gallon Gravit-Eye Portable Gravity-Flow Unit uses gravity to deliver water through dual-spray heads. Full Article
r Eyewash expiration timer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:04:00 -0400 Compliance made easy. The Eyewash Expiration Timer provides simple, effective visual management for emergency eyewashes, helping to ensure OSHA compliance. Full Article
r Portable eyewash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:05:00 -0400 The On-Site Portable Gravity-Fed Eyewash provides a mobile safety solution in locations without a plumbed water supply. Full Article
r Trends in ... emergency eyewashes/showers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:07:00 -0400 Quick access to an emergency eyewash/shower station is vital in the event of an incident. Full Article
r Working in the rain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The potential hazards present on a worksite can be exacerbated during inclement conditions such as rain. Working in the rain can cause slippery surfaces and limited visibility. Full Article
r Encountering animals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Working outside in the spring months may mean working alongside insects and animals that could pose a threat to workers. OSHA offers the following tips for avoiding such injuries when working outdoors. Full Article
r Prevent floodwater illnesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Cleaning up after hurricanes or other storms exposes cleanup workers to floodwaters, which can carry some serious health risks. Floodwaters can be contaminated with micro-organisms, sewage, industrial waste, chemicals or other substances that can cause illness or death, according to OSHA. Full Article
r Work safely in floodwaters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Floodwaters can be contaminated with any number of dangerous substances that may cause serious illness or even death, such as micro-organisms, sewage and industrial waste. It is imperative to maintain good hygiene when working in areas affected by floods. Full Article
r Keep safety in mind when working outdoors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Outdoor workers can be exposed to various hazards – including poisonous plants, stinging insects and venomous snakes – that can cause health problems ranging from slight discomfort to a serious allergic reaction. Experts offer advice on to help keep these workers safe. Full Article
r Experts offer lawn mower safety tips By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago – With summer approaching, three medical organizations have teamed up to issue tips to help prevent lawn mower injuries. Full Article
r Treating a lightning strike victim: Know how to help By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 If you witnessed a worker being struck by lightning, would you know how to help? Full Article
r Be prepared for an emergency situation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Disasters can manifest in a variety of ways. Taking preventive measures and planning ahead can help you remain calm in an emergency. Full Article
r Worker hydration By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 How much hydration is enough? Full Article
r Working safely with cement By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 From homes and workplaces to sidewalks and playgrounds, cement is everywhere. According to the Portland Cement Association, cement is one of the safest building materials available – when precautions are observed. Full Article
r Watch out for ticks when working outdoors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Outdoor workers face a variety of hazards on the job. Beyond the usual suspects – severe weather, extreme temperatures, and traffic – an additional concern may be present: ticks. Full Article
r Pressure washers: Dangerous when misused By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Pressure washers are used to clean large areas, including buildings, parking lots, vehicles and other machinery. These high-powered tools also are used in disaster cleanup. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a pressure washer’s intense spray can cause wounds and other serious injuries that may at first appear minor. Full Article
r Watch out for lightning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The threat of lightning is one of the hazards of working outdoors. OSHA points out that employees who work outdoors in open spaces or on or near tall objects have a significant risk for exposure to lightning. Full Article
r Is your workplace prepared for an earthquake? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Even if you don’t live or work in an earthquake-prone area, don’t dismiss the threat. Earthquakes can occur in all 50 states. Full Article
r Lyme disease risk on the rise as more states see spike in cases: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Secaucus, NJ — Lyme disease is becoming more common outside the Northeast and more prevalent in the United States overall, a recent study by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics shows. Full Article
r Outdoor workers and skin cancer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The American Academy of Dermatology cautions outdoor workers to be aware of an invisible hazard: the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Exposure to these rays for hours is a major risk factor for a number of skin cancers, including melanoma – the most serious form. Full Article