News from the Safety Industry
Choosing Chemical-Resistant Gloves
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Understanding the importance of selecting appropriate chemical-resistant gloves via the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to ensure safety and prevent hand injuries in industrial settings.
Trying to Beat the Heat
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Some key elements of OSHA’s proposed rule on heat injury and illness.
Foot Protection for Women
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Proper footwear fit is critical to performance and safety for women on the job. What is the research around women’s foot design and which features go into ensuring women’s safety?
Identifying the Right Safety Incentives
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Using incentives in safety training and culture is important, but an expert explains that it requires understanding which are the best incentives for your organization.
PPE for Women: Ensuring Safety and Comfort
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Advancements in women-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) are helping improve safety, performance, and comfort for women in industrial environments, and there are several steps employers can take to better protect women workers.
Rising Risks: Heat-related Fatalities and Hospitalizations in the U.S. Upstream Oil and Gas Extraction Industry
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As summer temperatures rise, the threat of heat-related illness and death to oil and gas workers increases.
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in Heat Safety
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) enables organizations to implement effective safety protocols and protect workers from heat-related dangers.
The Unseen Enemy: Tools and Training to Prevent Gas Leak Catastrophes
Published: Thursday August 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Effective training and stringent protocols are essential to prevent gas leaks and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, particularly in industrial settings.
Maersk Line Limited Will Revise Safety Reporting Policy Following Whistleblower Case
Published: Wednesday July 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The worker in question has been awarded compensation after termination for reporting safety concerns.
New Jersey Contractor Cited for Safety Violations After Employee’s 80-Foot Fall
Published: Wednesday July 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA proposed $485,580 in penalties to U.S. Tank Painting Inc.