Washington — Three OSHA regions have continued or established a set of emphasis programs, the agency recently announced.

Boston — OSHA’s Boston regional office recently renewed some of its Regional Emphasis Programs.

Washington — How can Prevention through Design practices reduce or eliminate some of the construction industry’s most common hazards? A new toolkit from NIOSH is intended as a guide.

Washington — Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

New York — Emphasizing that failure to follow construction codes and project-specific requirements can put both people and property at risk, the New York City Department of Buildings is reminding contractors about 17 procedures they need to follow during excavation and trench work.

Encon’s Aquarion^® Self-Contained Eyewash offers a sleek, slim design and an innovative mounting method for simple one-person installation on any wall, column or cart. The Aquarion’s flexible fluid cartridges completely self-evacuate without applied external forces, providing reliable performance when you need it most. Pre-filled and self-fill cartridges are available for your convenience. ANSI Z358.1 certified.

Can you get a better safety program out of a vending machine? Actually, with the right solution in place, vending can be a game-changer in your mission to protect your employees and your bottom line. Learn more about Fastenal’s industrial vending solutions.

Collision Sentry™ creates a safer working environment in industrial buildings where forklift traffic and pedestrians intersect by providing a visual warning that traffic is around the corner. Each patent-pending unit is easy to install, self-powered, portable, compact and lightweight. Collision Sentry snaps on to pallet racks quickly with integrated magnet mounts.

ZING^® GHS Compliance Products help prepare for the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) designed to align the OSHA HazCom Standard with the new global system for the classification and labeling of chemicals. All products are manufactured with high content recycled materials and include binders, stations, posters and signage. Visit www.ZingGreenProducts.com.

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

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

Download this white paper from Thermomega to learn about the most-cited violations to OSHA, ANSI and ASSE regulations on showers and eyewash stations. Keep your facility compliant and your workers protected.

How can mass notification and critical event management solutions work together to create safer work environments?

What’s the difference between active and passive secondary containment? Does my container require secondary containment?

What is micro-content, and how can it keep workers safe?

How can wearable technology change the way employers implement heat stress monitoring?

How can we optimize employee safety when handling combustible dust?

When it comes to the legal use of marijuana, how do we balance safety and worker rights?

A new contractor has been chosen for my project. What are OSHA’s requirements to ensure I’m keeping my employees and my contractor employees safe?

Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?

What are the top ways to engage employees and contractors during safety training?

What’s needed for effective spill response in a loading dock area?

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?

What data points are most important for safety programs and how can organizations track them?

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?

How are industrial mats designed to reduce fatigue and provide ergonomic support for employees who stand for extended periods?

When do I need an energized work permit?

How can I protect employees from scalding or freezing temperatures while they’re operating a safety shower or eyewash station?

What are the best methods for avoiding suspension trauma after a fall?

Do fall clearance requirements vary depending on where the user chooses to tie-off overhead or on foot?

How can end users know when their harnesses are in safe condition?

Are chains allowed to protect a ladder opening instead of a gate?

What are some slip, trip and fall hazards we might be overlooking?

How can slip and fall incidents be prevented while deterring costly liability?

What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews?

During maintenance projects, what are some common challenges – and complications – related to fall protection?

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?

iLockItOut is the low-cost, OSHA-compliant solution for your energy control program.

Because hand injuries are so prevalent among U.S. workers – 118,170 private-sector injuries in 2011, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts” – glove manufacturers are working to develop products aimed at reducing those numbers.

By taking basic precautions, workers can safely mix, handle and finish concrete without incident.

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Puncture wounds, sprained ankles and broken toes are just some of the injuries that can result from handling empty skids and pallets. With about 2 billion pallets circulating in the United States, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the Texas Department of Insurance offers tips to material handlers to help them avoid injury. 

Liquid nitrogen is the colorless, odorless, clear liquefied form of nitrogen. It can be extremely dangerous to work around.

With a smooth leather upper, cushioned Skechers Memory Foam footbed and non-slip rubber traction sole, the Relaxed Fit Eldred SR casual lace-up sneaker is EH Safe rated (ASTM F2413-05).

Determining proper fit for safety footwear can be daunting.

Tumwater, WA — A new webpage offers resources for fostering mental wellness in the workplace and supporting workers who have a diagnosed mental illness.

Ann Arbor, MI — “Working memory” may play a key role in helping workers avoid getting distracted, results of a recent University of Michigan and Google study suggest.

London — People who are aware that their co-workers are using employer-provided mental health benefits may be more likely to use them too, researchers say.

New York — Increased stress, long hours and apprehension about disclosing mental health concerns are some of the most pressing challenges affecting women in the workplace, according to a new report.

Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest.