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4 steps to an effective respiratory protection program

Breathe easy with a plan

October 14, 2020

OSHA requires that in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program must be established and implemented.

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Digitization drives effective management and reduces risk

How safe is your workforce?

Nisha Lathif

October 14, 2020

Industrial organizations have seen major changes throughout their workplace in just a few short months. They’ve gone from optimizing their relationship with customers to transforming their relationship with employees.

In the COVID-19 era, a little creativity in training goes a long way

Brent Daviau, CPTM

October 14, 2020

This is no ordinary back-to-school season. After all, millions of students won’t actually be going back to school this fall, but learning from home instead. And they’re not the only ones. Right now, organizations throughout the United States have no choice but to train their workforces remotely.

The link between electrical maintenance and safety

Devin Partida

October 12, 2020

Industrial worksites — like factories, power plants and warehouses — are often dangerous environments for workers. Large equipment and heavy objects, among other threats, pose severe safety risks.

OLFA Corporation announces the opening of two new North American subsidiaries

Accepting & shipping purchase orders commencing December 7th, 2020

October 12, 2020

OLFA Corporation, creator of the snap-off cutter, announced the establishment of two new companies in North America to strengthen its sales and marketing capabilities and to realize rapid product development. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of OLFA Corporation and sales activities will commence from December 7, 2020 for both companies.

3 ways to create a safe equipment and working environment

Taylor Abel

October 5, 2020

Cleanliness is a foundational element to any successful safety culture. In today’s environment, it’s also a topic of many discussions and the emphasis of new protocols across industries – and the world.

Diverse medical fields adopt new adjustable orthotic technology for athletes and patients

September 17, 2020

A physical therapist at Rocky Mountain Human Performance and Pedorthic Specialist at Turnpike Comfort Footwear are both treating lower extremity issues in athletes and other patients with SelectFlex®, the first arch control insole of its kind.

Incorporate web resources into a comprehensive training program

Lisa Neuberger

September 17, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic affected almost every workplace in the country, online training was just another tool in the safety trainer’s tool chest. But since the pandemic has forced workplace closures, employee furloughs, social distancing, and a general rethinking of the way we do business, online training has become a vital method to accomplish necessary training.

Software helps connect as the pandemic changes workplaces

Phil Molé

September 17, 2020

As employees return to work, many employers may find they have fallen behind on workplace EHS training. Others find they need to modify training in light of social distancing guidelines that restrict large gatherings of workers with in-person classroom sessions or on-site consultants.

The 5 Cs of Hearing Conservation Programs

Mary Padron

September 17, 2020

During this pandemic year, think how difficult and sad it has been not hearing the sounds we love. Now, imagine if your hearing were gone forever or seriously impaired. It’s not a good situation, but it’s a real one, especially in the industrial workplace.