d Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Download a white paper from Columbia Southern University on the role of drones to save lives in construction jobsite safety. Full Article
d Big Ambitions. Complex Data. Limited Visibility. How North American Health & Safety and ESG Professionals Are Dealing with Today’s Evolving Challenge By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Download a recently published research report from Intelex showing that reporting data (and accurate data) is the top challenge of EHS professionals in North America. Full Article
d Workplace Bullying and Violence: Addressing Threats in Today’s Work Environment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Written by J. J. Keller’s human resources experts, this free white paper delivers proven strategies for identifying, documenting and addressing unacceptable employee conduct. Download it now and promote a safe, respectful workplace! Full Article
d Forklifts: Safe Operation and Training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 This white paper offers expert tips on forklift safety, covering key concepts such as equipment design, modifications/additions, operator training and more. Full Article
d OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more. Full Article
d Top OSHA Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 This detailed white paper features valuable guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your training program is effective and OSHA-compliant. Learn how to identify your training needs, avoid common missteps and more. Full Article
d How Businesses Keep Workers Safe During Natural Disasters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Because natural disasters can result in significant loss of life and property, it’s incumbent not only on individuals and homeowners to prepare to respond, but also on businesses to have response plans in place. Full Article
d Drive Proactive Safety Improvements Across Your Business By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:14:48 -0400 This new Intelex e-book shows you how to measure your maturity, benchmark your performance against that of your peers and build data-supported management systems that mitigate ESG and EHS risks before they become threats. Full Article
d Remote Operations: Key Considerations for Prime Contractors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:14:48 -0400 Supply chain management, even in real-world scenarios, can present varied challenges. When operations are conducted at remote locations, these challenges increase manifold. Full Article
d OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:14:48 -0400 This detailed white paper features valuable guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your training program is effective and OSHA-compliant. Learn what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more. Full Article
d The Ins and Outs of HazCom Training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:14:48 -0400 This white paper features in-depth guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to help you build and maintain a strong hazard communication program. It covers OSHA requirements for labeling, Safety Data Sheets and more. Full Article
d Occupational Health and Safety Data Management – Taking a What, How and Why Approach By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:00:48 -0400 This white paper assesses the significance of OHS data, analyzes current performance in the domain, identifies significant trends, and proposes interventions to address concerns and enhance overall performance. Full Article
d OSHA Safety Training Basics: What You Need to Know By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 09:00:48 -0400 This comprehensive white paper contains useful tips and insights from J. J. Keller experts to help you understand the training requirements that apply to your organization. Full Article
d ANSI Standards on Self-Retracting Devices: Z359.14-2021 SRD Types & Classes Update By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 To help prevent on-the-job injuries and fatalities in construction, it’s imperative to keep up with the latest ANSI standards on fall protection equipment and best practices. Full Article
d Forklifts: Safe Operation and Training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:48 -0400 This detailed white paper contains actionable guidance from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts to help businesses keep their employees safe around forklifts and other PITs. Full Article
d Free White Paper: Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:48 -0400 In this free white paper, J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts provide key information and guidance on OSHA’s industrial hygiene criteria and cover the common areas employers should assess. Full Article
d Free White Paper: Your First Aid Obligations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:48 -0400 In this easy-to-read guide, J. J. Keller’s safety and compliance experts examine different parts of the standard and provide essential information to help your organization satisfy its first aid obligations under OSHA regulations and avoid costly fines. Full Article
d The Dog Days Are Far From Over By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 The Wesco safety team outlines what to expect from an OSHA NEP inspection, the dangers of heat exposure and best practices for protecting your workforce from heat-related illness. Full Article
d Hazardous Chemicals 101: Understanding the Difference Between Hazmat, Hazcom and Hazwaste By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:00:48 -0400 Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety and compliance experts, this white paper provides an overview of the differences between hazardous materials, hazard communication and hazardous waste, along with the regulations that apply to them. Full Article
d The Indispensability of Workplace Incident Investigations in Creating Safer Workplaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:00:48 -0400 This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. Full Article
d Free White Paper: Written Safety Plans: Your Top Questions Answered By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:00:48 -0400 In this comprehensive white paper, J. J. Keller’s subject matter experts provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about safety plans and share essential steps for successful implementation. Full Article
d Fall Protection Training Saves Lives: OSHA’s Requirements for General Industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:00:48 -0400 This white paper provides detailed fall protection guidance from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as causes of falls, fall hazards that require training and more. Full Article
d Free White Paper: 'OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know' By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:00:48 -0500 Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more. Full Article
d Free White Paper: 'OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training: An Integral Part of Preventing Workplace Exposure' By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 09:00:48 -0500 This white paper contains detailed advice on this subject from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as the meaning of bloodborne pathogens, applicability of the OSHA standard, required training elements, trainer qualifications and more. Full Article
d Free White Paper: ‘Transform Your Workplace: 8 Key Strategies for Enhanced Safety Leadership’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Your commitment to safety can make a tangible difference in your employees’ lives and your organization’s overall success. These eight essential strategies can help you lead the way in building a safety culture beyond compliance. Full Article
d Insights Report: Busting Myths and Building Communities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:48 -0500 The Avetta "Insights" report takes real-world data from active company programs to share learnings with the industry and empower global risk leaders to make better-informed decisions and create a safer, more sustainable world. Full Article
d How to Investigate a Workplace Accident: Beyond the Blame Game By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 This white paper uses a recent real-world occupational fatality investigation to help you transform the way you conduct workplace incident investigations. Full Article
d Choosing Quality Over Compromise. The Footwear Story on the Railroad. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 There’s no doubt about it, working on a railroad can be tough on work boots. See how Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad realized the importance of quality and durability when it came to protecting its crew with the right footwear for the job. Full Article
d Forklifts: Safe Operation and Training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:48 -0400 Learn and apply the latest best practices to avoid forklift-related OSHA violations and incidents in your workplace. Full Article
d Necessity and Demand – Improving Temporary Worker Safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Staffing is big business and getting bigger by the day. This rapid growth has only fueled confusion around responsibility for safety training. Full Article
d OSHA’s Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Final Rule: Your FAQs Answered By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 OSHA’s 2023 final rule updating its electronic injury and illness reporting requirements went into effect in January, and the first reports under the revised requirements were already due to the agency on March 2. Full Article
d SIF: Serious Injury or Fatality Incident Determination and Reporting Guidelines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 A serious injury or fatality event is an incident or near miss that has the potential to, or does, result in a fatal or life-altering injury or illness. By identifying SIFs, organizations can focus injury prevention initiatives where they matter most. Full Article
d Bringing Safety and Compliance to Workers in Multiple Locations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 How does a major automotive group with 75 locations in nine states ensure that thousands of technicians are wearing top-quality safety footwear that meets all job requirements? Get the case study. Full Article
d Managing Subcontractor Risks: Ensuring Compliance & Mitigating Disruptions in Complex Supply Chains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:48 -0400 Managing the tangled network of contractors and subcontractors with whom your business partners is a complex, time-consuming challenge. Full Article
d Study finds French horn players in danger of hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sydney – Professional French horn players are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, yet often do not use hearing protection, concludes a new study from the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland. Full Article
d Hearing loss associated with injury risk for workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Quebec – Workers with noise-induced hearing loss may be at higher risk of injury in the workplace, according to a new Canadian study from the Institut National de Santé Publique. Full Article
d Professional musicians face higher risk of hearing loss: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Professional musicians have a 4 times greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss than the general public, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Germany. Full Article
d NIOSH seeks nominations for ‘Safe-in-Sound’ awards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association are seeking self-nominations for the Safe-in-Sound Excellence and Innovation in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. Full Article
d NIOSH study examines workplace hearing loss trends over 30 years By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The risk of work-induced hearing loss http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ohl/ may be declining, but efforts are still needed in industries such as mining, construction and health care, according to a new NIOSH study. Full Article
d Nomination period opens for Safe-in-Sound Awards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati – Nominations are being accepted for the annual Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. Full Article
d NIOSH provides hearing protection tips for musicians By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati – NIOSH has released guidance to help protect the hearing of musicians and others in the music industry. Full Article
d NIOSH study shows prevalence of work-related hearing loss, tinnitus By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help protect workers from experiencing hearing loss and/or tinnitus, according to a recent study from NIOSH. Full Article
d NIOSH announces ‘Safe-in-Sound’ award winners By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association recently recognized two organizations as recipients of the 2016 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. Full Article
d Mining, manufacturing have highest prevalence of worker hearing loss, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – More than one out of eight workers exposed to on-the-job noise suffer from some form of hearing impairment, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
d Study links changes in the brain to age-related hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Bethesda, MD – Declining speech-processing abilities in the brain may contribute to hearing loss in older adults, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Maryland. Full Article
d Hearing loss higher than expected in some health care and social assistance subsectors: NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Washington — Workers in certain subsectors of the health care and social assistance industry experience hearing loss at a rate higher than expected “for an industry that has had assumed ‘low-exposure’ to noise,” according to a recent study from NIOSH. Full Article
d Researchers find elevated risk of hearing loss in certain agriculture, forestry and fishing subsectors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Although work-related hearing loss in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is lower overall than most other industries, three specific subsectors “would benefit from continued hearing conservation efforts,” according to researchers from NIOSH. Full Article
d Study links on-the-job noise exposure to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — Workers exposed to loud noise on the job are at increased risk for hypertension and high cholesterol – key risk factors for heart disease – according to a recent study from NIOSH. Full Article
d Older construction workers at increased risk for hearing loss: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD — More than half of former construction workers have experienced hearing loss, and certain factors can exacerbate the condition, according to a recent study by the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR). Full Article
d Hearing loss on the rise among Canadian oil and gas workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Richmond, British Columbia — More Canadian oil and gas workers in the drilling sector are showing signs of job-related hearing loss, according to a recent study from WorkSafeBC. Full Article