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Tower worker video highlights updates to construction safety standard

Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association explores updates to the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals A10.48-2023 standard covering pre-job planning.




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Using technology to address crane hazards: New report from NSC

Washington — The National Safety Council has published a new report highlighting technology solutions that have the potential to reduce the risk of injury and death when working in and around cranes.




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DOL renews charter for OSHA’s construction advisory committee

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




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NYC Department of Buildings issues excavation safety advisory

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.




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American Heart Association

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.




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Board of Certified Safety Professionals

The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications, including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET.




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Glove Guard LP

The Goggle Guard™ clip works with both full-brim and cap-style hard hats to keep safety goggles securely held. The integrated pencil clip fits No. 2 pencils, carpenter pencils or small to medium-sized pens. Customize your clip with a project ID, contact information, logo or safety slogan imprint.




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HYTEST Safety Footwear

FootRests High-Energy Footwear has a multi-layer cushioning system that places the cushion layers next to the foot for better comfort. This is achieved by bringing the midsole cushion layer from outside to inside the boot. This midsole/insole cushion system provides better ergonomics. The insole conforms to the person’s foot through wear, providing better support and reduced foot fatigue.




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Oliver Footwear

OLIVER® Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for workers in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas, heavy metal fabrication, and construction. OLIVER® Safety Footwear provides superior protection from harsh chemicals, temperatures, slippery conditions, and unexpected contact with abrasive surfaces or heavy machinery while maximizing safety, performance and comfort and reducing foot and leg fatigue.




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Mechanix Wear

The Safety FastFit® glove provides a high-visibility outer shell with ANSI-107-compliant reflective and fluorescent materials to make you more conspicuous in hazardous working environments. Reflective ink provides luminance and durable synthetic leather safeguards your palm for improved wear when handling tools. Visit www.mechanix.com or call (800) 222-4296.




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Disaster preparedness amid hurricane season

How does facility safety go beyond building infrastructure and protocol during hurricane season?




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Leveraging wearables to improve worker safety

What are some features, benefits and examples of wearable technology in the workplace?




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Safety sign standards: OSHA vs. ANSI

What are the differences between OSHA and ANSI safety sign standards?




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Addressing hazards with AI technology

What are the biggest health and safety hazards to people today that AI technology can solve?




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Handling hazardous materials

What are the most common types of dangerous goods that pose a significant safety risk in various industries? What measures can be taken to mitigate those risks?




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Handling hazardous chemicals

What are the requirements for labeling secondary chemical containers?




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Proper PPE for direct current arcs

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




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Implementing the ISO 45001 standard

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




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AI in safety software

What should I know about artificial intelligence before integrating it into my safety software?




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Facility slip hazard solutions

How can I maintain safety and sure footing in a messy, manufacturing environment with an abundance of slip/fall factors such as oil mist from machining or air tools, hydraulic fluids, etc.?




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Hearing protector fit testing

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?




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Fall clearance requirements

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




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Fall protection harness maintenance

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




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Fall hazard awareness

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




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Loading dock safety: Part 2




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Dual reciprocating barrier

What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one?




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Fall protection and the Hierarchy of Controls

Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity?




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Fall restraint vs. fall arrest

What’s the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest, and why is it important?




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OSHA’s standard on walking-working surfaces

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?




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Choosing a fall arrest system

What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems?




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Choose the right fall protection training partner

Who needs fall protection training? How often should it occur? Who can best conduct it, and does one size fit all?




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Understanding ANSI Z359.14-2021: Updated Self-Retracting Devices Standard

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.




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Rooftop hazards

What are the primary hazards associated with rooftop openings and unprotected edges? What steps can employers take to ensure worker safety?




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Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?




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Stay on guard when working with conveyor belts

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




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Battery acid hazards

A variety of safety precautions must be considered when handling batteries and battery acid.




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Beware of pinch points

A pinch point is “any point at which it is possible for a person or part of a person’s body to be caught between moving parts of a machine, or between the moving and stationary parts of a machine, or between material and any part of the machine,” states the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.




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Cushioning footwear

FootRests High Energy Footwear has a multi-layer cushioning system that places the cushion layers next to the foot for better comfort.




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…Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.




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CDC and NOAA partner to help workers stay safe in the heat

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a Heat and Health Initiative to help protect workers from dangerous conditions.




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Worker burnout and disconnection are widespread, survey shows

Chicago — A large majority of workers are either burned out or feel ambivalent about their job, results of a recent survey show.




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Taking ‘Z-drugs’ to help you sleep? FDA says be careful

Taking prescription medicines known as “Z-drugs” for insomnia may lead to complex sleep behaviors, overdose, injury and – in rare cases – death, the Food and Drug Administration cautions in a recent alert.




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What are the biggest obstacles women face at work?

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.




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More stairs, longer life? Researchers find big health benefits

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




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Is excessive screen time harming Gen Z workers’ eye health?

Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 4 out of 5 Generation Z employees say they’re working longer hours – and most say their eye health is suffering as a result.




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‘Huff and puff’ your way to a longer life, researchers say

Exercises that make you “huff and puff” – including running, cycling and swimming – provide a level of cardiorespiratory fitness that can lead to a longer, healthier life, Australian researchers claim.




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Flavored vapes could spawn ‘new wave of chronic diseases,’ researchers warn

The use of flavored e-liquids in vaping devices may lead to the formation of nearly 300 different harmful substances, results of a recent study out of Ireland suggest.




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Most family caregivers find it hard to balance those duties with work, survey shows

Washington — In light of its recent survey of family caregivers that shows 67% struggle to balance work with caregiving duties, AARP is calling on employers to create “friendly and supportive” policies and benefits.




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Feeling angry at work may harm your heart

New York — Workers who experience recurring feelings of anger may have a higher risk of developing heart disease, results of a recent study show.




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Guilt is a good thing for workers who are rude, researchers say

Gainesville, FL — A sense of guilt can help employees be better co-workers after they’ve been rude at work, results of a recent study suggest.