Pregnancy increases the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion on the job because the body must work harder to cool itself, according to OSHA. Pregnant workers are also more likely to become dehydrated, “a primary contributor to heat-related illness.”

OSHA regulations dictate we offer a “variety” of hearing protectors to noise-exposed workers. What is best practice for providing a variety while keeping inventory to a minimum?

What’s the difference between “hearing conservation” and “hearing loss prevention”?

What do I need to know before buying gloves for a specific job task?

How can equipment selection encourage hearing protection compliance?

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.

As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?

What do workers need to look for when buying foot protection?

What do I need to know about eye protection programs if I’m required to provide my workers with safety eyewear?

How do I choose between a full-face respirator and a half-face respirator?

Can I use earbud-type devices as hearing protection in industrial settings?

How can using the Hierarchy of Controls help with protecting workers from hazardous noise?

What features are commonly used in the construction of safety shoes to protect against impact and compression hazards?

How can I best protect my workers from noise-induced hearing loss?

These industrial scissor lifts come from the factory fully assembled, allowing customers to avoid costly field assembly by elevator installers.

The Little Giant Aerial Safety Cage is an adjustable enclosed platform that is a versatile and safe alternative to tying off.

When used with traffic cones and a plastic chain, the Cone Chain Connector creates a highly visible barrier.

Geneva — Health care workers who treat COVID-19 patients deserve more robust occupational safety and health programs, according to the World Health Organization and the International Labor Organization.

New York — Employees in fields with higher workplace injury rates are generally less likely to be covered by employer-provided health insurance plans, results of a recent survey show.

Pleasanton, CA — The transportation, health care and government sectors have experienced the greatest increases of “higher worker burnout risk” over the past year, according to a recently released report from software provider Workday.

Washington — Current NIOSH and industry regulations and professional guidelines aimed at preventing unintentional exposure to pathogens during the sterile processing of medical devices may not be sufficient to ensure provider and patient safety, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — Do you have an idea for improving fit testing of respirators? NIOSH is offering $350,000 in total prize money as part of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

Washington — NIOSH has added all types of uterine cancer to the list of health-related conditions covered by the agency’s World Trade Center Health Program.

Tallahassee, FL — Legislation in Florida that would strengthen criminal penalties for assault or battery on hospital workers has advanced out of two Senate committees.

Arlington, VA — Hospital units that consistently follow standard safety precautions experience nearly 40% fewer needlesticks and other sharps injuries than other units, a new study has found.

Morgantown, WV — A recent study of work-related sharps injuries shows that health care workers had a sixfold higher risk than all other workers – but other workers are at risk, too.

New York — Registered nurses, health technicians and health care support workers face an elevated risk of suicide compared with workers in non-health care fields, results of a recent study indicate.

Washington — Health care workers are reporting burnout and poor mental health at levels higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Boston — Intended to give small health care employers an “easy-to-use format” for a written exposure control plan, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has published sample written plans for a respiratory protection program and bloodborne pathogen exposure control.

The Loner Safety Monitoring Device provides instant emergency alerting accompanied by real-time location information, allowing organizations to exceed worker safety regulations.

The G460 multi-sensor atmospheric monitor features completely automatic calibration, one-button operation, top-mounted display and interchangeable battery packs.

Washington — NIOSH will continue to research how construction sites that use robotics can be kept safe for workers, agency Director John Howard says.

New York — The New York State Supreme Court has indicted a company for operating a “sham safety training school” connected to the death of a “trainee” on a construction site.

Silver Spring, MD — The number of fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers jumped more than 50% over a recent 12-year period, according to a new report.

New York — The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a construction advisory on the dangers of aging brick facades, which could create unsafe conditions that lead to catastrophic events.

Springfield, IL — Legislation that would require driver’s education courses to feature lessons on worker and driver safety in highway constructions zones is advancing in the Illinois Legislature.

Waltham, MA — The higher outdoor temperatures climb, the more likely it is that a worker will be injured, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

New York — Although deaths at New York City building construction sites fell to their lowest level in nearly a decade in 2023, work-related injuries rose 25%, reports the city’s Department of Buildings.

Springfield, IL — Driver’s education courses in Illinois must now feature lessons on safely navigating roadway construction zones, under a new state law.

Silver Spring, MD — Protecting workers who handle products containing nanomaterials begins by controlling exposures “like other potential hazards,” CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training says in a new fact sheet.

Albany, NY — Two separate bills recently introduced in New York state are both aimed at protecting workers and drivers in highway work zones.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach you comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. This program is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. www.heart.org/cpr.

The Guarddog Self-Closing Safety Gate from BlueWater Manufacturing, Inc. is tough, durable and easy to install. The gate is available in powder-coated, galvanized and stainless steel finishes, as well as in five nominal sizes. Provide your employees with the best safety gate available with the Guarddog.

Introducing the new X500AJ and X600AJ JLG^® Compact Crawler boom lifts, featuring 500 lb. unrestricted working envelope, forklift pockets and lifting hooks. These versatile boom lifts have a tracked wheel carriage that can climb steps, while a narrow chassis allows access through standard doorways, gates and yards. Get a closer look at ASSE Booth #915.

Foot protection is crucial on the job. That’s why Justin Original Workboots offers its Worker II™ collection with MetGuard, a shield-like overlay offering complete armor-like protection that absorbs impact so the feet don’t. The JOW MetGuard with Poron^® XRD™ impact- absorbing technology meets or exceeds ASTM F2413 standards for impact protection. For more information, visit www.justinworkboots.com.

Keep your jobsite safe and your tools secure with tethering solutions from PROTO^®. Tether- ready tools, lanyards and attachment points with retrofitting capability give you a complete system that minimizes dropped objects and maximizes productivity when working at height. Check out our new lineup and see how “beyond strong” is now “beyond safe.”

Rigid Lifelines™ is showing off its softer side. Introducing the new Connex™ shock-absorbent lanyards, Defy™ self-retracting lanyards and the Evolve™ harnesses. Each comes in a variety of sizes and lengths to help you tackle any job, at almost any height. Finally – full-featured fall protection without the full-featured price. Learn more at http://rigidstore.co/safetylaunch.

DuPont™ Nomex^® MHP from Springfield provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, electric arc, and small molten-metal splash. Lightweight strength and durability make it ideal for multi-hazard industrial environments. NFPA 2112 certified and NFPA 70E HRC 2 compliant. Visit www.springfieldllc.com.

Workrite expands its new line of dual-hazard knit shirts featuring Tencate Tecasafe Plus. We’ve added a new raglan-sleeved henley and a heather gray long-sleeved polo that offer the same high level of comfort, appearance and protection – plus they’re certified to the NFPA 1975 Station Uniform Standard. Visit workrite.com/knits for information.

How do I incorporate industrial hygiene into my facility’s safety management program?