The association’s goal is to leverage the vast technical expertise of members to positively influence public policy that better safeguards worker health and safety.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) brings new and unprecedented risks to the workplace, one of the most notable being the exposure and transmission of the disease among people who are in close proximity to one another. However, the transmission of the virus is not the only risk that workers face in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure each year. However, heat-related illnesses are preventable.
Each June as part of National Safety Month, the National Security Council encourages extra care and precaution in maintaining personal and work safety. As you can imagine, heat is one of the biggest safety concerns in the summer.
Ergodyne has introduced a new custom Chill-Its® Multi-Band program today that will allow customers to express themselves by adding a logo, slogan or creed to everything from a simple pattern to a complete customization.
SafeTemp® heat stress alarm from CoolShirt Systems sends an audible alert, warning workers when their core body temperature is reaching dangerous levels.