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New survey instrument available from NIOSH to help assess worker well-being

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces a new resource designed to measure worker well-being.

Leeco Steel names safety manager, revitalizes safety program

Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the appointment of Jill Laumann to Safety Manager as part of …

OHD adds SVANTEK sound & vibration measurement solutions to product offerings

OHD is excited to announce a new distribution partnership with SVANTEK, the world leader in sound and vibration measurement solutions.

Meat plant workers' suit against OSHA dismissed

A lawsuit by meat plant workers against the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, claiming the agency failed to protect them from …

KEEN introduces She Builds Grant Program to inspire future tradeswomen

New grants will support nonproﬁts who provide access to quality trade skill education and networking for women looking to join the trades.

YellowBird promotes equity with free insurance coverage for EHS gig workers

Insurance benefit levels playing field for all YellowBird professionals and provides confidence for businesses nationwide

ICM Corp’s Postal Products promotes USPS employee health with SelectFlex adjustable insoles

International Commerce Marketing (ICM) Corp’s Postal Products Unlimited, a long-time supplier to the United States Postal Service (USPS), a…

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Environmental Health and Safety

Suez Canal congestion highlights problems in shipping industry safety

Devin Partida

For six days, a massive ship called the Ever Given captivated the world as it remained stuck in the Suez Canal. The resulting congestion cost as much as $10 billion …

Product Case Studies

Sensing danger: Data from smart PPE makes for smarter heat safety programs this summer

Heidi Lehmann Ryan Smith, CSP

Garney Construction trialed a new continuous monitoring smart PPE system, comprised of sensors worn on the arm of its workers and technology that collects data to signal when the worker …

Training Strategies

Best practices for protecting against workplace violence

Luke Smith

Right now, it is a difficult time to be an employee in almost any industry. Massive and rapid shifts in workplace policies have taken place to fight COVID-19. At the …

Construction Industry Safety and Health

It's Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2021

Lingering asbestos persists as a threat to homeowners, construction workers, and even agricultural workers. However, in industrial settings, newly manufactured materials and products may also contain asbestos, as the U.S. …

Awards

Enter the ISHN Readers’ Choice Awards now!

How do you make your company’s products stand out from the rest of the pack? How do you let decision-makers know that your safety products are the best? …

Training Strategies

Reduce your chemical footprint: Best Toxics Release Inventory reporting practices for 2021

Mark Chocola

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2019 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis earlier this year, and companies across the nation are actively working to reduce their chemical …

Construction Industry Safety and Health

Video | Fall prevention: Testing the human limits

Electrical contracting company Rosendin created this educational video to showcase the importance of proper fall protection. They even conduct a mock autopsy with a medical doctor. …

California workplace safety chief chosen to lead OSHA

The Biden administration plans to nominate California official Doug Parker to lead OSHA as the assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, the White House said on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Construction Industry Safety and Health

KEEN Utility introduces Women’s San Jose work boot for spring

New for Spring, 2021, KEEN Utility, a modern innovator in safety footwear, introduces the brand’s fan-favorite San Jose work boot now in a woman’s ﬁt, built for the unique ﬁt needs of today’s tradeswoman and skilled worker.

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

Vendor News & Case Studies

New innovations in the lightest cut and impact protection: The AeroDex® Series from Magid®

Magid is changing the way people work with cut and impact hazards. In 2019, the company introduced AeroDex®, a groundbreaking innovation in lightweight cut-resistant PPE.

PPE

How to improve your visibility on a construction site

Donald Meeker

In your life outside work, you might be as visible or as low-key as you want. But on a construction site, where struck-by accidents are a constant concern, there’s only one way to operate safely: as visibly as possible.

Environmental Health and Safety

6 types of anti-slip coatings for your warehouse floor

Emily Newton

Applying anti-slip coatings on the flooring in a warehouse is a proactive way to help people stay safe. These facilities typically have high-traffic areas, and appropriate flooring ensures individuals have the traction needed to move efficiently through the space.

Environmental Health and Safety

ASSP shifts Safety 2021 to Austin in September

Prioritizing the safety and health of all attendees, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has moved its signature event to a new date and location while making it a hybrid experience for the first time. The Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition will take place Sept. 13-15 both online and in-person in Austin, Texas, enabling attendees to access continuing education like never before.

ISHN Magazine

2021 March

Among the articles in the March 2021 issue of ISHN magazine, we discuss fall prevention in regards to the musculoskeletal system, look into building a culture of safety, learn about NFPA 652 compliance and consider advancements in materials manufacturing.

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