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Retiring machinists will impact plant safety

Bye-bye boomers

December 4, 2019

Within the next decade approximately 2.7 million “Baby Boomers” (b. 1946-1964) will retire, ensuring tens of thousands of skilled, well-paid positions will become available, all without a ready supply of American workers to fill them. Statistics paint an especially gloomy picture for the manufacturing sector, and a widening of the skills gap as young employees replace old.

New program helps general industry, construction employers meet respiratory protection training requirements

J. J. Keller offers compliance help For OSHA’s 4th most cited violation

December 4, 2019

Respirators are employees’ last defense against breathing hazards. To help teach employees how to properly use respirators while helping employers meet training requirements, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. developed Respiratory Protection training.

FCC considering three-digit suicide prevention hotline

December 4, 2019

With suicide rates rising in the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing the establishment of 988 as a national 3-digit number to help people access suicide prevention and mental health services. While a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline already exists – and can reached at (1-800-273-TALK) – FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says an easy-to-reach number would result in more people getting the assistance they need.

DOT takes steps to improve safety of U.S. railroad crossings

December 3, 2019

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday announced the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to improve safety at public highway-rail grade crossings nationwide. The proposed rule would require all states and the District of Columbia to develop and implement a new or updated highway-rail grade crossing action plan no later than one year after the effective date of the final rule.

Europeans increase efforts to reduce occupational cancer risk

December 3, 2019

The European Roadmap on Carcinogens – an initiative first launched in May 2016 in Amsterdam under the Dutch EU Presidency – was extended last week in Helsinki by organizations that included the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). The roadmap is a voluntary effort to raise awareness among workers and employers about the risks of exposure to carcinogens in the workplace.

Don’t get caught in the numbers game

Measuring & rewarding

Dr. John Kello

December 3, 2019

The president of the Association for Psychological Science recently published a column titled, “The Publication Arms Race.” Dr. Lisa Feldman Barret’s central point is that we professors are rewarded mainly for our publications, and mainly for the quantity of those publications.

Roofing recruits learn more than safety skills in training

Climbing toward success

Ronny Roseveare

December 3, 2019

Editor's Note

Saving a culture: Going from worst to first

Dave Johnson

December 3, 2019

U.S. Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff was given command of the USS Benfold at age 36, making him the youngest commanding officer in the Pacific fleet. His challenge was daunting: the destroyer with 310 sailors was a notable loser, with low morale and the highest turnover in the Navy. Many safety and health pros early in their careers face the challenge of establishing their credibility.

Techno takeover a lengthy process in safety

Safety Technology

The techno takeover will be a lengthy process in safety

December 3, 2019

This month, ISHN interviews Ted Smith, founder and CEO of Corvex, a software and mobile safety device manufacturer based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Closing Time

5 strategies & tactics to minimize errors

Human performance planning

David Sarkus MS, CSP

December 3, 2019

Individual oversights and errors can and will eventually lead to unwanted consequences. However, we need multiple checks and balances that limit fallout and the continuance of loss, or possibly, an egregious event.