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Women in construction should take advantage of available resources

Women have made amazing strides in many fields and industries throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Unfortunately, there are many others in which it remains a big challenge for a woman to rise to the top — or even, in some cases, to enter the industry at all.




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Emergency shower booths for decontamination

HEMCO Emergency Showers are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. This unit is equipped with a pull rod activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of eyes, face and body. 




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Two new members join PIP senior management team

PIP’s stellar growth over the last 10 years has positioned itself as a global leader in Safety Hand Protection and places PIP well on its way to becoming a referenced-leader in the Personal Protective Equipment market space.




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MCR promotes Paul Harris to head of Sales and Customer Service

MCR Safety is proud to announce that Paul Harris will be leading our Sales and Customer Service as well as Consulting and Compliance teams as our newly appointed Vice President, US Sales.  




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Meet the new Carbonx/Tex Tech team

The CarbonX Team will display and discuss the latest innovations in non-flammable protective apparel at booth #1431 at ASSE’s SAFETY 2014, June 8–10, in Orlando.




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In-ear exposure monitoring gives real-time hearing protection data

Excessive noise is prevalent across industries. From manufacturing to construction, agriculture to oil and gas, more than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year.1 Wherever unsafe levels of noise exist, employers are responsible for providing hearing protection devices (HPDs).




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Embattled Johnson & Johnson recalls some of its baby powder after the FDA finds asbestos

Tainted love: Johnson & Johnson recalled 33,000 bottles of baby powder after the Food and Drug Administration found asbestos in one container, The New York Times reports. The company, which once marketed its baby, body, and wellness products as being “for all you love,” has long denied that its talc-based products ever contained cancer-causing asbestos, but it faces more than 15,000 lawsuits from customers who say their products caused them to develop ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos.




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Connected technology is a game-changer

Traditionally, safety departments get opinions and guesses thrown at them, says Stinson. There may be a hazard. Equipment doesn’t seem to be working. “Now you have objective data all mapped out. It’s very important that this is objective data, so you know for a fact that a part of plant is leaking. It’s a fact, not a suspicion,” he says.




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Immediate worker distress detection & notification is critical

Working alone and working at heights for me began years ago as an instrument technician in a large steel mill in western Pennsylvania. We always tried to work in pairs but there were occasions when I had to work alone or apart from my buddy.




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KPA announces Vera Suite™ for all-in-one EHS and workforce compliance management

KPA, a leading software, consulting services, and training provider for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance solutions, announced today the upcoming release of the Vera SuiteTM software platform for managing EHS, workforce compliance, online training, and regulatory management in a single integrated cloud system.




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You need to know your gas monitor testing instruments are reliable

Modern day portable gas detectors are quite reliable and accurate. For enhanced worker safety and to be fully compliant there is a little known concept called bump testing. Bump tests are crucial when it comes to protecting your workers from hazardous gases and other air-borne toxins.




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Grainger’s customer show highlights growth and supplier energy

Grainger has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by implementing environmentally friendly practices across its operations. 




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ASSP Safety 2024: 3 key themes

The three words, or themes, that pop up most often in the conference agenda are: risk, psychology and technology.






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OSHA Chief Doug Parker underscores agency’s commitment to worker safety and health

At ASSP Safety 2024, he addresses enforcement efforts, new and upcoming rulemaking, and the importance of a holistic approach to worker well-being.




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Messe Düsseldorf to promote occupational safety trade fair portfolio at NSC 2024

 As the world’s leading international trade fair for the occupational safety and health sector, A+A is renowned for its wide range of products and international reach.




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What’s that smell? Odor management should be part of your OHS program

How humans and other animals detect odors is an intriguing topic. Each OHS pro should understand the basics of how to interpret chemical exposures.




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The vital need to conduct a lead risk assessment now

The cascade of generally well-known catastrophic events associated with lead exposure continue to unfold.




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Do your health procedures measure up to NASA’s?

Covid-19 interrupted and disrupted many concepts in health science plans. Now is the time for NIOSH to get back on track.




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Many OHS pros are being kept out of the loop with ADA management

Now that I have been personally thrust into the ADA-world, I am looking at the regulation with a much keener eye. I have many concerns.




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The 5 whys for menstrual health awareness in the workplace

Menstruation seems like an odd topic to discuss as a workplace OHS issue as Menstrual Hygiene Day is in May.




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Why risk assessments are not required by the PWFA

The information in this article demonstrates that risk assessment for pregnant worker concerns has been known globally for decades, even more than a century ago within the U.S.




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It’s time to provoke to spur action from OHS leaders

Why would I risk OHS organizational wrath with such nasty and unfounded comments?




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Heat exposure has killed hundreds of U.S. workers — it’s time to do something about it

As brutal heat continues this summer, a report published in August by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) says outdoor workers in the United States could face four times as many days with hazardous heat by mid-century if action isn't taken to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.




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Biden urges voluntary compliance as agency extends comments period for two initiatives

President Joe Biden asked businesses to voluntarily move forward with the administration’s Covid-19 vaccine and testing requirements.




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Let’s celebrate women in construction

Today, there are approximately 1.2 million women employed in the US construction industry, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Women still account for only 11 percent of the construction industry overall, however.




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New book from women leaders discusses driving positive culture in the workplace

Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing.




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Remembering workers who died on the job

Each year, the families and friends of fallen workers, and organizations observe April 28 as Workers Memorial Day.




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Heat safety rule can’t come fast enough

A new study from an advocacy nonprofit blasts OSHA and reveals increasing dangers. Heat stress is one of the top five causes of workplace injuries and deaths, and summers are getting hotter. 




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Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction, are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.




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Advances of women in construction

In an industry vastly dominated by men, construction is an area of our labor force that is slowly seeing change.




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What does sustainability mean to you?

Sustainability is becoming an important point of discussion in the environmental health and safety space.




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UK worker study reveals PPE for women doesn’t fit

A recent survey by a UK engineering group shows that women are still not finding proper PPE that fits, resulting in increased risk.




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What does National Safety Month mean to you?

June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.




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OSHA’s proposed heat stress rule comes as summer temps continue to rise

The risk of heat-related injury and illness increases every summer. Learn everything you need to know to combat it.




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September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.




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Hot work, cool heads: Safety protocols for summer work sites

Whether workers are toiling under the sun or next to a blast furnace, the risks of heat-related illnesses and accidents are ever-present and growing.




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How to prioritize visibility for outdoor summer workers

Workers who wear high-visibility apparel must be both visible and comfortable in high temperatures.




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Employers should create a summer heat shield

Key summer safety protocols to protect workers from summer-related dangers.




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STUDSON cooling helmet liner

Head protection for staying cool on the job




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Maintaining a pristine environment: Cleanroom contamination control

It is vital to understand the essential cleaning procedures and proper PPE protocols for maintaining a pristine cleanroom environment.




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MSA Safety introduces V-Gard H2™ Safety Helmet

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




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Reflective Apparel PFAS-free hi-vis garments

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




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EHS performance checklist: How does your program measure up to best practices?

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.




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Paving the way: Women’s increased leadership in construction

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. 




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Improving safety by focusing on risk management

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




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A look into safety management

To effectively and holistically approach the problem of occupational accidents, injuries and fatalities needs a major and complete review and assessment.




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Build a secure work environment by fostering safety and communication

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. 




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Workplace inclusion should incorporate employees’ sense of physical and mental safety

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.




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Risk management challenges: Safety is in the eye of the beholder

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




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Honeywell enhances immersive field simulator to meet broader spectrum of training and development requirements

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.