in Exploring chemical risk management and green chemistry By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:30:00 -0400 A recent webinar focuses on chemical risk management, with a particular emphasis on the role of approvals, green chemistry, and hazard communication. Full Article
in Supply chain security in a digital age By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:15:34 -0400 Supply chain businesses need to understand the current risks and establish protocols that reduce both digital and physical vulnerabilities. Full Article
in OSHA: Worker's amputation caused by lack of machine guards By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:30:25 -0400 The OSHA investigation determined that the Texas plant's operator failed to install required machine guards or locking devices, exposing workers to hazardous contact with moving machine parts. Full Article
in What’s your confined space rescue plan? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Learn about the different types of confined space rescue procedures and why it is important to develop an effective confined space rescue plan. Full Article
in Ground-level changes drive ergonomic, employee-wellbeing improvements By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:28:19 -0400 Whether moving parts to the dock or product down an assembly line, lower push forces mean that employees can move materials quickly with less wear on their bodies and greater productivity. Full Article
in Maintaining worker safety on the packaging line By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:28:22 -0400 Protecting them from on-the-job injuries goes hand in hand with a facility’s success. To maintain productivity levels and revenue, you must minimize workplace hazards. Full Article
in Addressing challenges in lockout tagout implementation By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 16:55:24 -0400 This article discusses the most common challenges in lockout tagout implementation, from outdated practices to human behavior. Full Article
in ASSP and SafetyCulture offer new training on mobile devices By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:39:29 -0400 The mobile training aims to shake up the notion of traditional compliance training, making it widely accessible and highly interactive, even in remote locations. Full Article
in Flipping the script on health and wellness: Prioritizing prevention By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:48:35 -0400 When workers aren’t taking control of their health, it can be quite costly for employers. Here are three tactics for employers to begin utilizing. Full Article
in Study finds workplace safety training for older kids is effective By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:32:54 -0400 A recent study shows that teaching older kids about workplace safety can significantly improve their knowledge and attitudes. Full Article
in Shutdown season: Essential maintenance for fall turnarounds and outages By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400 In today’s dynamic work environments, an increasing number of employees find themselves working alone. Full Article
in Measuring the effectiveness of safety training By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 OSHA provides numerous details about oversights and how well managers implement safety training. How can leadership measure this data before accidents occur? Full Article
in Beyond the mask: Respiratory protection in contaminated environments By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:19:11 -0400 The danger presented by airborne contaminants, though very real, is sometimes not immediately obvious, which is why respiratory protection in contaminated environments must mean more than throwing on whatever mask is handy. Full Article
in Cold stress: Protecting workers in refrigeration environments By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:17 -0400 It’s imperative that those working with industrial freezers are able to recognize, treat, and most important prevent cold stress and its potential health impacts. Full Article
in Hidden risks in the construction site By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 09:15:00 -0400 Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries. Full Article
in Utilizing smart access management technology bolsters security By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Construction site managers and safety managers bear the responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and its workers. Full Article
in Safety by design: Proactive measures for reducing risk at job sites By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 It’s important for every team member, from subcontractors to superintendents, to take responsibility for safety compliance. Full Article
in OSHA: Roofing contractor willfully exposed own children to potentially deadly falls By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:44:19 -0400 The owner of a Liverpool, Pennsylvania roofing company risked the lives of two of his children by exposing them to falls from heights. Full Article
in Unguarded trenches collapsed, trapped, injured workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:06:32 -0400 A Boston waterproofing contractor exposed employees to life-threatening cave-ins and excavation hazards at worksites. Full Article
in Construction supervisor pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into workplace death By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:34:48 -0400 One of New York man's employees died after a fall from an improperly secured roof. Full Article
in Think beyond heat to other summer-related safety hazards By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 During the summer months, many workplaces find themselves dealing not only with heat, but destructive tornadoes, voracious hurricanes, and suffocating wildfire smoke. Full Article
in Summer weather can elevate injury risk By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 It’s time to increase awareness of the elevated risk of injury and ensure your workers are as safe in the summer months as any other month. Full Article
in Cost-effective strategies to safeguard your construction business By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:11:19 -0400 To reduce the number of delays in a project, you should build reliable processes that facilitate the completion of projects on time and in order. Full Article
in PODCAST | The role of technology in enhancing construction safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400 The construction industry has seen a significant shift towards the use of technology to improve safety management. Full Article
in 7 best practices for walkway protection under scaffolding By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:56:47 -0400 Fall injuries may be the most obvious scaffold-related hazard, but they’re not the only one. Debris and objects falling from scaffolds can hit passersby underneath. Full Article
in Are you perpetuating lone worker myths? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0400 There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone. Full Article
in Contractor again fails to protect workers from deadly fall hazards at construction sites By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:14:16 -0400 Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. Full Article
in Process safety management - the business case By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Simply stated, process safety is a management system implemented to prevent major incidents involving hazardous materials. It is necessary for managing complex process operations. An effective process safety management system focuses on three important aspects of your business: Full Article
in Actively caring for people’s safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 What does it mean to actively care for people’s safety? Is this the mission of behavior-based safety (BBS)? Let’s understand the difference between “caring” and “acting.” No one wants to see an individual get injured on the job. This is caring. Yet, many workers admit they do not act on their caring by providing behavioral feedback. Full Article
in Worker engagement requires enabling workers to speak up By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Most organizations, especially those that manage higher risks, have a “requirement” for the workforce to stop work and get help when they are “unsure.” When you talk to managers, they believe this empowerment is what is needed to get people to stop. Full Article
in NFPA 70E’s focus on preventing human error By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The 2018 print edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is 104 pages. Updated every three years by the 70E technical committee, this comprehensive standard covers the latest information about the effects of shock, arc flash, arc blast, dc hazards, and developments in electrical design, PPE. Full Article
in Navigating OSHA recordkeeping & reporting By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 As OSHA continues to update its 2016 rule on recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, organizations should be aware of new policies that affect how they treat – and reward – safety in the workplace. Full Article
in Machine risk assessments vs. safeguarding assessments By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 When it comes to accidents, manufacturing ranks second highest of all industries. That comes despite OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. A key culprit is unguarded hazardous machinery. Full Article
in Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:51:41 -0400 Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them. Full Article
in When seconds count: Making eyewash stations accessible, responsive and safer By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:34:38 -0400 Recent advances in plumbed permanent eyewash stations are improving the odds of workers walking away from these accidents with their eyes with minimal eye damage. Full Article
in The rebranding and expansion of industrial hygiene By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 In this podcast, we discuss how the industrial hygiene professional has evolved over the years as well as AIHA’s rebranding, and even AI as it relates to safety. Full Article
in Fenix Light Limited expands into industrial safety market By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The Fenix brand has successfully entered the major outdoor/military/law enforcement markets, and is sold to more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. With manufacturing based in Shenzhen, China, Fenix creates unique products in a company-owned facility, and exceeds industry standards with additional in-house testing protocols. Full Article
in Safety industry summit set for May 6-8 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Save the date for the International Safety Equipment Association’s (ISEA) 2018 Executive Summit, May 6 – 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City, within the Washington DC Metro Area. Full Article
in Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The economy rolled on in the third quarter of 2017, growing by 3%, despite the hurricanes that battered the United States during the quarter. Full Article
in Survey finds worldwide EHS budgets to increase 5.4% in 2018 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The largest annual global survey of environment, health and safety directors says that EHS budgets will increase by an average of 5.4% in 2018. This is according to a survey of 382 EHS directors by independent research firm Verdantix in 31 countries and 25 industries worldwide. Full Article
in Heads up: Here are upcoming QSSP classes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 QSSP increases the knowledge and competency of safety sales professionals, which in turn, builds trust and credibility in the customer relationship. The resulting partnership can be instrumental in reducing injury and illness in the workplace. Full Article
in Strong growth trajectory for the U.S. economy continues in 2018 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 For the 1st time since the middle of 2014, the U.S. economy has sustained 3% growth for two consecutive quarters, providing strong momentum into next year. The current Conference Board forecast calls for 2.8 percent growth during the final quarter of 2017 and 2.5% growth in 2018. Full Article
in Annual Grainger Show attracts 12,000 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Grainger welcomed more than 12,000 attendees in February to its annual Grainger Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “An event like this for Grainger showcases the types of products, solutions, services and expertise we offer customers,” said Deb Oler, Grainger senior vice president and president, North American Sales and Services. Full Article
in Fastenal reports 2017 annual and fourth quarter earnings By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Fastenal Company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Net sales increased 108% for the year, and 14.8% in the fourth quarter. Gross profit for the year was 10.1%. Full Article
in 2nd annual AD eCommerce Summit: An ever-evolving digital world By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 From February 7-9, 2018, AD hosted its second annual eCommerce Summit at the Westin in Denver, CO. More than 250 AD independent distributors across six industries and three countries attended. Full Article
in IoT resupply buttons benefit vendor-managed inventory programs By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Jergens Industrial Supply recently teamed up with custom software development group MindHARBOR Inc. to solve a problem in their supply chain -- and in the process found a new line of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to market to other distributors. Full Article
in MSA Safety Incorporated 2017 revenue up 4% By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. Full Article
in ISEA’s new online training courses for safety sales professionals By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has announced two new online training programs for safety sales and marketing professionals. The new courses are part of ISEA’s strategic initiative to provide quality professional development programs to broaden knowledge and competency in occupational health and safety. Full Article
in Klein Tools buys Ergodyne to take advantage of an evolving ecosystem By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 Klein Tools and Tenacious Holdings, the parent company of Ergodyne, announced in September a major deal in which Klein Tools acquired Ergodyne. The “Tenacious Nation” will remain tenacious, with Ergodyne operating as a separate business unit at its St. Paul, MN headquarters and Tom Votel staying on as Ergodyne president. Full Article
in In search of omnichannel excellence By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 These five key elements are emerging as the foundation for omnichannel excellence and should be executed by distributors, according to NAW – the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. Full Article