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Workplace safety innovations

What are the biggest technological innovations that have affected workplace safety?




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Promoting investment in safety

How can safety professionals improve executive buy-in for investments in their organization’s safety programs?




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Overcoming language barriers

When educating employees about workplace safety, what can OSH professionals do to accommodate workers who aren’t proficient in English?




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Improving workplace safety culture

How can I accurately capture and apply feedback from workers and contractors to improve my organization’s safety culture?




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Overcoming language barriers

What are the top reasons why employers should leverage language learning as a safety solution?




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Preventing slips, trips and falls

Reduce your risk of slips, trips and falls by keeping floors clean and clear of clutter, maintaining good lighting both indoors and on outdoor walkways, and more.




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Prevent falls from trucks

Although truck drivers and delivery workers are exposed to a number of traffic-related hazards every day, one hazard that may not be apparent is the risk of falling from a vehicle.




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Suspension trauma: Every minute counts

If a worker wearing fall protection falls and is left suspended in the air too long, he or she may develop suspension trauma.




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Provide safe on-the-job training

On-the-job training can be helpful for new employees, for those who switch job roles, or when your organization begins using new equipment or methods. However, such training requires special attention, according to the National Safety Council.




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Know how to respond to an active shooter

An active shooter situation is a scenario many people don’t want to think about – but it’s important to be prepared.




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Sexual Harassment Prevention: 3 Tips for Effective Training

This detailed white paper will help you increase the impact of your sexual harassment prevention training.




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2022 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2022 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.




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Create a volunteer first aid response team for your workplace

Thinking about creating an in-house first aid response team? Here are five tips for getting started.




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Help prevent workplace violence

Workplace violence led to nearly 18,000 deaths over a recent 27-year period, according to a recently published report from NIOSH and two other federal agencies.




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Top OSHA Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Download a new white paper featuring valuable tips and insights from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your OSHA training program is effective and compliant. Learn how to identify your training needs, avoid common missteps and more.




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Sexual Harassment Prevention: 3 Tips for Effective Training

This white paper features helpful tips from J. J. Keller’s human resources experts, covering important sexual harassment prevention training topics such as the bystander approach, teaching civility, individual state training requirements and more.




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2023 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the 2023 Safety+Health Training Survey are in.




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2024 Training Survey

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? Check out the results of our annual training survey.




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Never underestimate the importance of foot safety on the job

Keeping workers comfortable and productive on the job often starts with taking care of their feet. Download a free training presentation to start sharing foot safety facts with your crew at your next safety meeting.




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Get involved: Safe + Sound Week

Safe + Sound Week is intended to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offer information and ideas on how to keep workers safe.




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Columbia Southern University

Booth #2917

The B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health degree will provide students with a flexible, relevant, and current curriculum that will include opportunities for students to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to function at the safety and health professional level in industry.

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Coventry Workers’ Comp Services

A safe workplace is the best strategy for keeping workers productive and on the job. When injuries occur, you need a partner you can trust to combat the injury’s impact. See what Coventry’s Expertise@Work can do to eliminate unnecessary medical spending and promote injured worker recovery and return-to-work. Call (800) 790-8662 for more information.

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Glove Guard LP

Booth #2867

The Utility Guard® Glove Clip has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss because gloves will be used if available. Imprinted with a safety slogan that, combined with the dollars spent on a tool that helps accomplish safety goals, provides a three-point return on investment.

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Mount Vernon FR

Booth #843

Featuring options like lightweight cotton, Tencel® and FlexTex for motion, Mount Vernon FR offers more choices of flame-resistant fabrics that stand up to hot weather. As temperatures continue to rise, look to Mount Vernon FR for flame-resistant fabrics that make it easier for your employees to work safely in hot weather conditions. Call (706) 734-4815 or email mvmfr@mvmills.com for more information.

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Protective Industrial Products Inc.

Booth #1939

PIP brings you the latest innovation in cut-resistant hand protection. The Great White 3GX is made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology and features ANSI Level 3 cut protection. Bring cut protection to the next level with G-Tek 3GX.

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Wolverine

Booth #2523 (In with HYTEST)

The Overman Boot features Wolverine CarbonMAX – one of the first safety-toe boots using nanotechnology for the most advanced combination of protection and lightweight comfort that meets ASTM standards. The Overman also features Wolverine MultiShox compression pads to absorb shock and return energy, and has a contour welt construction for ultimate flexibility.

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Sound-level meter

Optimus Sound Level Meters have been designed with ease of use as the most important feature, which lets users get on with measuring and controlling the noise.




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Avoid cold stress

As winter approaches, one thing outdoor workers should know about is the “cold stress equation.” According to OSHA, low temperatures plus wind speed and wetness equals injuries and illnesses.




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Surgeon academy offers snow removal tips

Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is advising people to be cautious when removing snow this winter.




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Black ice: A hazard for drivers

Black ice – which can be almost invisible – forms when the air temperature is warmer than pavement, which causes moisture to rapidly freeze and create a thin, transparent layer of ice on the roadway.




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CDC: Flu most prevalent among real estate, food service workers

Atlanta – The flu and similar illnesses are most prevalent among workers in the real estate, hospitality and food service industries, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.




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CDC Foundation provides tips on workplace flu prevention

Atlanta – With flu season on the horizon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation is sharing information to help workers protect themselves from the disease.




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Stay safe after it snows: Tips for injury-free shoveling

Parts of the country have experienced record-breaking snowfalls in 2015. With snow, comes shoveling – which can lead to a variety of injuries.




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OSHA urges employers, workers to be safe when removing snow

Washington – Although winter is coming to an end, OSHA is reminding employers and workers to be cautious when removing snow from roofs and other structures.




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NSC, University of Iowa share winter driving safety tips

The National Safety Council and the University of Iowa – creators of the MyCarDoesWhat campaign – are calling for drivers to hone their winter driving skills before they head out onto slippery and snowy roads.




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‘Alarming’ number of health care professionals work while having flu symptoms: study

Arlington, VA – More than 40 percent of health care professionals who reported at least one symptom of influenza during a recent flu season did not stay home from work, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.




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Holidays create extra stress for workers, survey finds

Menlo Park, CA – The holiday season brings with it a mix of joy and stress for workers: 51 percent say they’re more cheerful at work this time of year, but 35 percent feel more work-related pressure, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Accountemps, a finance staffing firm.




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Work outside? Know how to prevent cold stress

If you work outside, it’s important to know about cold stress. Cold stress is a preventable danger that involves a person’s skin temperature – and eventually internal body temperature – dropping to levels at which the body cannot warm itself, according to OSHA. This can lead to serious injuries, including permanent tissue damage and death. Types of cold stress include trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia.




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Preventing falls in construction

Falls continue to plague the construction industry. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction.




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Does your workplace have a severe weather policy?

Snow-covered or icy roads, and slick driving surfaces resulting from heavy rain – these are just some of the weather-related conditions that workers may encounter. All this severe weather potential raises the question: Should workplaces have severe weather policies?




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Drive safely in the rain

Rain can reduce or impair your view of the road, the Nevada Department of Transportation points out. Combined with reduced tire traction on wet roadways, “It’s easy to see that driving in the rain needs to be treated with extra caution.”




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The definitive guide to understanding ice cleats and traction aids

Download this guide to learn everything you need to know about the different types of ice cleats and traction aids.




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Driving in the dark: Avoid night blindness

You may not know the name for it, but if you drive at night, you’ve probably experienced situational night blindness. It can occur “when you are temporarily blinded by a bright light such as an oncoming car’s headlights,” the Texas Department of Insurance says.




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Safe winter operations at airports: New video from FAA

Washington — A new video from the Federal Aviation Administration highlights best practices for airport operators, air traffic controllers and pilots to follow to ensure safe operations amid snowy and icy conditions.




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Improving indoor ventilation ‘critical’ during cold weather, OSHA says

Washington — Citing the increased circulation of airborne viruses when temperatures drop, “indoor air quality in the workplace during cold weather is especially critical,” OSHA says in a new alert.




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Drive safely on black ice

Although it can form on any road and “sneak up on you,” the National Weather Service says black ice frequently is found on roads that lack exposure to sunlight or are lightly traveled.




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Powered elevating hand truck

The LNB-2 is the next generation in powered-elevating two-wheel hand trucks.




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Evacuation sled

The Slyde Evacuation Sled is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution for evacuating nonambulatory occupants from a multistory building.




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Ergonomically designed material mover

The RollMover RX Roll Pusher’s new power profile offers an increased capacity to move rolls up to 8,000 pounds across a flat floor or up to 5,500 pounds into transitions.




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