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]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/2231-facility-safety en-us Intelligent Software is Modernizing Hazmat Management at NASA and the DoD 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.


]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115348 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115348-intelligent-software-is-modernizing-hazmat-management-at-nasa-and-the-dod After March 2026 Rivian Death, Safety Managers Reassess Loading Dock Systems Under OSHA's Warehouse Emphasis Program Two warehouse worker deaths occurred during OSHA's active National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing operations.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115346 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:07 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115346-after-march-2026-rivian-death-safety-managers-reassess-loading-dock-systems-under-oshas-warehouse-emphasis-program NFPA 800 Set to Redefine Lithium-Ion Battery Safety as Construction Industry Faces Rising Fire Risk 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115343 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:11:07 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115343-nfpa-800-set-to-redefine-lithium-ion-battery-safety-as-construction-industry-faces-rising-fire-risk Navigating the New Era of Combustible Dust 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115341 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:57:22 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115341-navigating-the-new-era-of-combustible-dust PODCAST | Shadows on the Job Site 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115338 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115338-podcast-shadows-on-the-job-site Indoor Air Quality's Hidden Impact on Workplace Productivity and Cognitive Performance Indoor environments shape how people think, feel and perform. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often an underestimated factor in occupational wellness.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115336 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:03:11 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115336-indoor-air-qualitys-hidden-impact-on-workplace-productivity-and-cognitive-performance PODCAST | The Hidden Asset in Your Supply Chain While many think reusable packaging is just a "green" choice, it can also be a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115328 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115328-podcast-the-hidden-asset-in-your-supply-chain Why Your Lockout Procedures Stop Matching Reality Within 12 Months 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115325 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115325-why-your-lockout-procedures-stop-matching-reality-within-12-months Critical Infrastructure Assessment Requirements for Industrial Facilities in High-Wind Zones A plan that looks comprehensive on paper does not guarantee protection in a real-world high-wind event. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115301 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115301-critical-infrastructure-assessment-requirements-for-industrial-facilities-in-high-wind-zones Plant Safety Protocols Need to Keep Up With the Heavily Automated Fulfillment Center When the equipment on the floor dramatically shifts, the rules protecting the people around it also need to change.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115295 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:19 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115295-plant-safety-protocols-need-to-keep-up-with-the-heavily-automated-fulfillment-center Designing for Downtime Prevention: How Smart Facilities Stay Running Advanced design strategies for hospital systems prioritize preventive solutions. That means not just creating a strategy to react to situations. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115290 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:56 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115290-designing-for-downtime-prevention-how-smart-facilities-stay-running Managing Safety in Data Centers When You Can’t Power Down The rapid expansion of AI and hyperscale infrastructure is reshaping the risk profile of data centers.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115285 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115285-managing-safety-in-data-centers-when-you-cant-power-down Building an OSHA-Ready Program Across Sites and Teams This ISHN webinar addressing the significant challenges of maintaining consistent OSHA compliance across multiple sites is available on demand now.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115273 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:25 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115273-building-an-osha-ready-program-across-sites-and-teams Motion Capture and AI are Revolutionizing Ergonomics in Manufacturing Musculoskeletal injuries are still one of the biggest challenges in the manufacturing industry. As safety professionals look for better ways to reduce risk, motion capture combined with AI is increasingly being utilized.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115256 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115256-motion-capture-and-ai-are-revolutionizing-ergonomics-in-manufacturing Closing the Gap in Chemical Safety: Integrating Modern Decontamination Practices into EHS Programs While most organizations have established chemical safety programs to address common risks, a critical gap remains in how chemical incidents are handled in their earliest stages.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115249 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115249-closing-the-gap-in-chemical-safety-integrating-modern-decontamination-practices-into-ehs-programs Scaffolding Safety: Why Inspection Discipline is the Difference Between Risk and Reliability Work at height remains one of the most hazardous activities across construction, mining and industrial operations.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115247 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:08:05 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115247-scaffolding-safety-why-inspection-discipline-is-the-difference-between-risk-and-reliability How Businesses Can Build Resilience as Manufacturing Outages Rise Manufacturers can try to be prepared for instances when a power grid failure affects their business, so that they can remain in use on a production line during a blackout.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115211 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115211-how-businesses-can-build-resilience-as-manufacturing-outages-rise Aim to Make Pre-Job Briefs the Strongest Control in Your Electrical Workday High-hazard work doesn’t get safer by accident. It gets safer because crews pause, think together, and agree on how to control energy and uncertainty before any work begins. That’s the job of the pre-job brief.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115212 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:31:12 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115212-making-pre-job-briefs-the-strongest-control-in-your-electrical-workday Safety Strategies That Strengthen Cold Chain Reliability  A dependable cold chain is less about mitigating issues as they arise and more about being ready for a potential crisis through comprehensive operations and unwavering adherence to protocols. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115201 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:14:06 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115201-safety-strategies-that-strengthen-cold-chain-reliability To Futureproof Your Workforce, Start Taking Safety Seriously When small hazards fade into the environment, they stop being treated as signals that something needs to change.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115158 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:49:53 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115158-to-futureproof-your-workforce-start-taking-safety-seriously OSHA Cold-Weather Compliance: Safety Protocols for Equipment Operators in Sub-Freezing Conditions  These five strategies can help build an OSHA-compliant infrastructure for your heavy equipment operators in winter weather. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115150 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115150-osha-cold-weather-compliance-safety-protocols-for-equipment-operators-in-sub-freezing-conditions Right-Sizing HVAC Parts Supply Prevents Costly Facility Downtime and Worker Safety Risks Numerous safety risks are associated with incompatible, ill-fitting or counterfeit HVAC components in industrial facilities.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115148 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:27:37 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115148-right-sizing-hvac-parts-supply-prevents-costly-facility-downtime-and-worker-safety-risks Workplace Safety Must Keep Up with Quickly Changing Winter Conditions Winter storms cost U.S. businesses billions each year—one major storm alone can result in $1 billion in lost productivity and damages.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115145 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:22:19 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115145-workplace-safety-must-keep-up-with-quickly-changing-winter-conditions PODCAST | The Evolution of Workplace Safety For decades, the public perception of manufacturing was defined by the "three Ds": dull, dirty, and dangerous. But according to Justin Dugas, that image is officially a relic of the past.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115136 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115136-podcast-the-evolution-of-workplace-safety Ergonomic Assist Devices Can Support an Aging Industrial Workforce Industrial environments frequently involve lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching and prolonged standing. Ergonomic strategies focus on fitting the job to the worker rather than expecting the worker to adapt endlessly to the job.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115133 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:37:24 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115133-ergonomic-assist-devices-can-support-an-aging-industrial-workforce PODCAST | Redefining Workplace Safety with Exosuits We’re dismantling the myths surrounding exoskeletons and discuss their practical application in today’s workforce.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115116 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115116-podcast-redefining-workplace-safety-with-exosuits The Right Filter Strategy for Manufacturing Companies The need for effective extraction and filtration technology is not only a matter of corporate responsibility, but also a legal requirement.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115115 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115115-the-right-filter-strategy-for-manufacturing-companies How to Engineer a Safer Flow of People and Equipment in Your Warehouse Warehouses are constantly in motion, presenting their own unique stakes. Accidents, disruptions and injuries negatively impact the workflow of a warehouse. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115099 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115099-how-to-engineer-a-safer-flow-of-people-and-equipment-in-your-warehouse OSHA Compliance in Commercial Pest Management: The Safety Professional’s Implementation Guide Integrated pest management leverages all relevant pest control methods with an emphasis on sustainability.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115098 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115098-osha-compliance-in-commercial-pest-management-the-safety-professionals-implementation-guide The Role of Supply Chain Management in Preventing Safety Failures If you’ve spent any time around real operations, you know many safety failures don’t begin where the work happens.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115090 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115090-the-role-of-supply-chain-management-in-preventing-safety-failures