News from the Safety Industry
40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium Kicks Off with Keynote, Celebration, and Golf Tournament
Published: Tuesday August 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium opens with an inspiring keynote from Ben Nemtin, a lively exhibit hall celebration, and a successful scholarship golf tournament in Aurora, CO.
Optimizing Workplace Safety with Essential Ergonomic Design Standards
Published: Friday August 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Implementing essential ergonomic design standards significantly reduces workplace injuries, enhances productivity, and ensures safer and more efficient work environments.
Seeing and Hearing Better Workplace Outcomes: Why Vision and Audiometry Health Are Critical for Worksite Safety
Published: Friday August 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Proper visual and auditory health are essential components of workplace safety, impacting not just individual workers but the entire workforce's well-being and efficiency.
Safety+ 2024 Special Activities Take Attendees Beyond the Sessions
Published: Tuesday August 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Golf, a 5K run and a baseball game add fun and camaraderie to the VPPPA’s annual symposium.
Safety+ 2024 Workshops Aim to Elevate Safety Practices
Published: Tuesday August 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In-depth sessions at the VPPPA’s annual event offer practical insights and tools for continuous improvement.
Safety+ 2024 Provides Hands-On Networking to Build Connections Across Industries
Published: Tuesday August 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Receptions and events at VPPPA’s annual event offer opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
VPPPA Brings Safety+ Symposium to Colorado for Its 40th Year
Published: Tuesday August 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
VPPPA’s annual event in Aurora, Colorado, aims to enhance safety practices across industries.
Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment
Published: Friday August 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In a constantly evolving manufacturing environment, fostering a culture of safety through employee engagement, data-driven analysis, interactive training and strategic automation is essential for mitigating risks and ensuring workplace safety.
Using Technology to Enhance Safety for Farm and Food Processing Workers
Published: Friday August 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Emerging technologies and proper protective equipment can significantly enhance safety for agricultural and food processing workers by preventing injuries and enabling early intervention.
Safer and Smarter: Why Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards Matter
Published: Friday August 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) standards are essential for enhancing safety, efficiency and user-centered design across various industries, reducing errors and promoting inclusivity.