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Here’s what OSHA is telling employers about the new coronavirus

Most American workers are not at significant risk of contracting the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV ) – but there are certain categories of e...

Report card for the states rates those with best and worst laws to cut traffic deaths

Drunk drivers, motorcyclists and young or distracted motorists make up the majority of those involved in fatal vehicle crashes, and many ...

Workers comp reports show effects of on-the-job injuries in different states

Occupational injuries have a significant effect on earnings and injured workers can have difficulty getting the health care service they ...

Bryant helicopter crash may have been prevented by safety device NTSB wanted, FAA didn’t

Terrain awareness technology that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been pushing for since 2006 may have helped prevent...

More people in poor health at a younger age

Heart disease and stroke deaths have declined, according to data reported in the just published American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart ...

Staying “macho” may worsen PTSD in vets

To help service members perform better in the field, military training emphasizes the importance of certain traits associated with tradit...

MSHA recounts safety efforts taken in 2019

Last year, the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) focus was largely on responding strategically to spikes in particular cause...

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Here’s what OSHA is telling employers about the new coronavirus

Most American workers are not at significant risk of contracting the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV ) – but there are certain categories of employees who may be in danger of exposure, …

Global

More people in poor health at a younger age

Heart disease and stroke deaths have declined, according to data reported in the just published American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart & Stroke Statistics - 2020 Update, but that decrease has slowed significantly …

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Bryant helicopter crash may have been prevented by safety device NTSB wanted, FAA didn’t

Terrain awareness technology that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been pushing for since 2006 may have helped prevent the helicopter crash that killed nine people on Sunday – …

Psychology

Staying “macho” may worsen PTSD in vets

To help service members perform better in the field, military training emphasizes the importance of certain traits associated with traditional masculinity, including suppression of emotion and self-reliance. But when veterans …

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Employee injured in trench collapse; company cited

OSHA has cited Goose Lake Construction Inc. after an employee suffered serious injuries when an unprotected trench collapsed, burying him up to his waist at a Glencoe, Illinois, worksite. The …

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Safety harness was culprit in deadly helicopter crash

A harness intended to keep helicopter passengers safely in place was the cause of the aircraft losing power and ending up in New York City’s East River, in which all …

Better Living

Can face masks protect you from catching coronavirus?

Carla Cantor

As public health officials work to contain the mysterious, pneumonia-like virus that has gripped Asia, people are taking measures to protect themselves against the expanding outbreak. The yet-unnamed coronavirus, a …

New book explores what works, what doesn’t in hand safety

When it comes to hand protection, what kind of training actually gets through? What causes a worker to act safely (or not) in the moment? Which stats are meaningful and which are useless? What infrastructure changes and personal protective equipment (PPE) decisions actually pay off? How do cultural issues play in? How have others reduced hand injuries by 50, even 90 percent?

PPE

Pure Safety Group introduces Stronghold Quick-Switch System for dropped objects prevention at World Of Concrete show

Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) is launching the Stronghold® Quick-Switch® Tool Tether System for the prevention of dropped objects during work at height. The system is based on the proprietary Quick-Switch design, the only technology that allows workers to switch tools from one connection point to another in a single motion to provide a level of dropped objects safety unmatched in the industry.

Blogs

PPE asset tags: Keeping a digital eye on safety equipment

By Tina Huff and JoAnn Mrgich

Why is it important to digitally track PPE? Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital part of workplace safety. By digitally tracking long-term PPE more efficiently and effectively, it’s possible to maintain safety and compliance goals while reducing resources spent managing your PPE program.

How to help new employees stay safer

By John Heniff

Too many biases to even name impact safety

By Len Kinor

Conventions

Pure Safety Group announces more global expansion and results of new brand strategy at WOC

Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) announces new availability of its products across three brands into additional global markets at this year’s World of Concrete (WOC) Show. Checkmate®, which has been known throughout Europe as a leader in fall protection product innovation for more than four decades, is now, as part of the PSG family, making many of its products available in the U.S. for the first time.

Occupational Safety

Two St. Louis area eye doctors relaunch Complete Eye Safety

Two St. Louis area eye doctors, Dr. Mark Kahrhoff, OD, and Dr. Derek Wiles, OD, are relaunching, rebranding and reenergizing Complete Eye Safety, a company providing occupational and industrial prescription safety eyewear and services to companies throughout the Midwest.

Vendor News & Case Studies

OSE Training Group welcomes Jay Collert

The Team is back together again! Jay has worked with Michael and Joe to provide the highest quality environmental training for almost 30 years. Jay, Michael and Joe have conducted hundreds of EH&S training sessions starting at Government Institutes and then continuing at ABS Consulting, Aarcher Institute and EPA Alliance.

Environmental Health and Safety

BCSP Foundation supports 37 SH&E Students with well-deserved scholarships

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals' (BCSP) Foundation received many applications for scholarships and, after much consideration, recently provided 37 determined safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) students with $5,000 each to support their continued dedication to the development of their knowledge and the improvement of safety practice.

ISHN Magazine

2020 January

Among the articles in the January 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we review the most violated OSHA standards, Part 2 of Larry Wilson's 'Rethinking Traditional Safety' column series, insight from safety experts, and much more.

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