Washington — OSHA has issued $12.7 million in safety and health training grants to 102 nonprofit organizations, via its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Washington — OSHA has updated its internal guidance on communicating with the families of workers killed on the job.

Washington — OSHA is warning workers involved in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene to be aware of hazards caused by flooding, power outages, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.

Washington — The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 requires pesticide manufacturers to translate safety and health information on product labels into Spanish. New and updated resources from the Environmental Protection Agency are intended to help.

Washington — OSHA has finalized changes that restructure the agency’s regional operations – and create a new region.

Washington — NIOSH has established a center to “better protect firefighters and be able to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster” through research and service.

Washington — NIOSH has announced winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

What would the requirement be if a lengthy lockout procedure was needed to shut down complex equipment with numerous energy sources, but we are only working in one area of the machine with a limited number of energy sources?

Because OSHA already considers a blind or blanking plate to be a lockout, how is the blind-flange lockout device a safety improvement?

What do I need to know regarding the new ANSI standard Z244.1 (2016), “The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods?”

What’s the best way to centralize/consolidate LOTO procedures?

How does safety padlock key charting help me manage my lockout padlock system?

DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show.

Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend.

Birmingham, England — Workers who feel stuck in a job they want to leave are more likely to respond to perceived safety-related wrongdoing with retaliatory behavior – even when employers show support.

Atlanta — Although a majority of LGBTQIA+ workers say they have strong support from allies on the job, more than half still report discrimination and prejudice, which can make them feel unsafe, results of a recent survey show.

What factors need to be considered in selecting an emergency eyewash station?

The ANSI Z358.1-2009 standard states, “Outlets shall be protected from airborne contaminants.” How can I best comply with this while keeping the unit close to my employees?

What are key considerations in selecting emergency showers and eyewashes?

How do I know if I need a portable or plumbed emergency shower/eyewash product?

Pelican 9480 (left) and 9490 (right) Remote Area Lighting Systems are self-contained with a quick-release rechargeable and swappable power supply.

The EPL-SL-8X75-12V-TXF Explosion-Proof String Light set contains a total of eight work lights that come equipped with aluminum hooks and connected in series along 80 feet of 16/3 SOOW explosion-proof cord.

Built with heavy-duty die-cast aluminum to withstand the toughest environments, the FOREWARNER-MAXI state-of-the-art overhead crane warning LED projects a solid white, blue or red tightly focused spotlight on the floor to alert pedestrians to the hook’s location.

The Pelican 9455 Remote Area Lighting System is Class I Division 1-approved, allowing workers to go where flammable gases, vapors or liquids are present.

Featuring an exclusive 45-degree angle floodlight to illuminate your feet while walking, and then adding an industry-leading 90-degree adjustable sharp 200-lumen LED smoke-cutting beam, the INTRANT Class I Division 1 ATEX-approved Intrinsically Safe Right Angle Light provides safety in hazardous locations.

Many businesses aren’t aware that it’s illegal to throw fluorescent lamps into a garbage can or dumpster.

Create safety on an individual step or an entire flight of stairs with 90-degree Aluminum Nosing, which combines photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark and anti-slip protection.

Intended for use wherever warnings and information for machines, equipment, rooms or areas need to be displayed, the updated PYRA LED series features an RGB LED with selectable colors available to indicate multiple situations in one light.

The Appleton Retromaster series of LED luminaires offers a cost-effective option for converting incandescent and high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures to LED.

Portable fire extinguishers can be vital in preventing a small fire from turning into a major incident. But the devices cannot provide protection unless they are properly maintained.

Having a fire hose available at a mine can be a lifesaver – but only a hose that is in good condition and in the right location.

According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one.

Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu.

Portable fire extinguishers can be vital in preventing a small fire from turning into a major catastrophe. But the devices provide no protection if they are not properly maintained.

Nearly every workplace has potentially dangerous liquids, including fuels, paint thinners, solvents, cleaners, waxes and adhesives, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.

Welding processes are classified into two groups: fusion welding, which is heat alone, and pressure welding, which uses heat and pressure. Fusion welding involves three types: electric arc, gas and thermit.

The National Fire Protection Association notes that portable fire extinguishers can “save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations.”

Does your workplace have vehicles or equipment that are fueled onsite? If so, certain precautions are necessary.

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

Guarding floor and wall openings and holes is a requirement under OSHA’s fall protection standard. Hatches, which provide workers with direct access to a rooftop where equipment is often stored, fall under this requirement.

Inspections are an important part of any workplace safety and health management system. Described in a video from the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Division of Labor and Industry as the practice of “identifying unsafe conditions through observations and testing of the work environment,” inspections can cover housekeeping, emergency alarms, electrical hazards, machine guarding and chemical hazards.

Although convenient for transporting groups, 15-passenger vans can pose a safety risk to inexperienced drivers, their passengers and other road users.

Download this free Foot Protection Training Guide with expert tips to help keep your workers safe from potentially devastating foot injuries.

Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers.

Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, this white paper offers valuable guidance and insights to help establish an effective PPE program at your company. Download a free copy and keep your employees safe!

Hazard reporting is a critical part of any safety program and should be done as soon as a hazard is identified.

Menlo Park, CA — Does worry about work keep you from getting a good night’s rest? Forty-four percent of respondents to a recent survey said work-related stress causes them to lose sleep.

Washington — For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to motor vehicle crashes – the leading cause of death in the industry, a new fact sheet from NIOSH states.

Evanston, IL — People who prefer to stay up late have a greater chance of dying at a younger age than those who are natural “early to bed and early to rise” types, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Surrey.