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June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.

The first-place J. J. Keller SPOTY Award winner will receive a range of items totaling more than $44,000 in value. Apply by July 31.

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this.

While regulations exist to minimize dangers of toxic substances in industrial plants, there are additional methods that can be incorporated to effectively reduce air pollution in these facilities.

The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday. 

While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change.

The link between sanitation and employees’ well-being is more substantial than many industrial sector professionals might assume. 

In addition to requiring workers to wear the necessary safety equipment, it’s also important for management to create a strong work culture and to show the staff that they’re valued. Here are some tips for prioritizing safety and communication in an industrial setting. 

In honor of National Skilled Trades Day, held every year on the first Wednesday in May, ISHN asked experts at Wolverine for some insight into what the day means to them as well as the industry.

Whether moving parts to the dock or product down an assembly line, lower push forces mean that employees can move materials quickly with less wear on their bodies and greater productivity.