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Scott Woestman, Group Vice President of Public Sector at Sphera, talks about how the company has been working with NASA and the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the DoD, to modernize how they handle hazardous materials.

Two warehouse worker deaths occurred during OSHA's active National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing operations.

RAMTECH has warned that the imminent release of the NFPA new Battery Safety Code (NFPA 800) underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across construction and infrastructure sectors.

In advanced manufacturing, the dust doesn’t need to pile up like snowdrifts to become a problem. Sometimes all it takes is a microscopic cloud, the wrong spark, and a few seconds of bad luck. 

On the latest episode of ISHN’s podcast, Simon Goncharenko dissects the dual challenges of fraudulent site access and the massive generational knowledge transfer currently facing the workforce.

Indoor environments shape how people think, feel and perform. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often an underestimated factor in occupational wellness.

While many think reusable packaging is just a "green" choice, it can also be a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins.

Procedural changes can alter the isolation requirements for a machine, but maintenance work orders rarely trigger a corresponding update to the LOTO procedure. Over time, the gap between what the procedure says and what the machine actually requires grows. 

A plan that looks comprehensive on paper does not guarantee protection in a real-world high-wind event. 

When the equipment on the floor dramatically shifts, the rules protecting the people around it also need to change.