Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA has launched a Spanish version of its training course on keeping workers safe in confined spaces.

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.

A 41-year-old framer had been working for two weeks at a residential subcontractor at the site of a new apartment complex. The framer and a co-worker planned to use two scissor lifts in tandem to raise and insert a glulam wooden beam into the side of a horizontal I-beam more than 8 feet above the concrete floor.

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

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.

We have completed ergonomic risk assessments for most of our jobs. How do we get more improvements implemented?

This white paper outlines the steps to build an effective and comprehensive sanitization procedure for your facility – from identifying hazards, cleaning methods available and selecting supplemental wash-down equipment.

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

How can emergency responders best be prepared with proper respiratory protection this hurricane season?

When a facility has multiple areas where combustible dusts are present, are central vacuum cleaning systems the only option?

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 do modern safety knives improve ergonomics and overall workplace safety?

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

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

How can we optimize employee safety when handling combustible dust?

I’m concerned about bacterial growth in my emergency shower/eyewash equipment. What proactive steps can I take to keep my equipment clean and free of bacteria?

How can I best protect my workers from on-the-job silica exposure?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

The STOPOUT Simple Circuit Breaker Lockout holds tightly onto a circuit breaker for a secure and solid lockout.

The S866 Retractable Cable Lockout Device allows employees to address challenging lockout situations, including gate valve and electrical applications.

Available now in S3821, S3822 and S3823 models, Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices allow workers to reliably lock out an even greater range of circuit breaker applications, including on multi-pole breakers, most tie-bar toggle breakers, and molded case or oversized breakers up to 600 volts.

Advanced engineering and high-performance fiber technology make the S-TEX 541 the most flexible high-cut-resistant glove around.

FR Mechanics Hybrid work gloves are the ideal combination of protection, ruggedness and comfort.

The SemperGuard Nitrile powder-free industrial glove is designed to provide superior fit and feel without the risk of latex allergens.

The high-performance, cut-resistant Memphis Hero series provides higher levels of cut protection without sacrificing comfort.

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.

Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous.

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.

Whenever muscle damage occurs – whether it’s the result of a work-related incident, heat exposure, overuse or other cause – rhabdomyolysis can follow. Also called “rhabdo,” the condition develops when damaged or dead muscles break down and release cell contents into the blood, according to NIOSH.

Determining proper fit for safety footwear can be daunting.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.