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BCSP and NIOSH renew partnership

February 3, 2022

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have renewed a collaborative partnership to improve occupational safety and health at workplaces throughout the United States and enhance the development of safety and health professionals.

Incorporate safety training when onboarding new plant workers

Bryan Christiansen

January 31, 2022

Business inflection points are key events offering significant opportunities for change. Our actions at those times determine whether the opportunity is squandered or capitalized. The onboarding process for new plant workers is one moment that determines how a business is perceived and the safety culture imbuing an organization.

Where automation meets the road

Innovation and engineering combine to create safer roadways

January 25, 2022

A manufacturer of robotic road painting systems, RoadPrintz Inc., based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, unites pioneering innovation with sound engineering to produce operator-driven vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technology for the painting of road symbols without the use of stencils.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Fall Protection- Training Requirements

No. 7 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on fall protection, training requirements is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

Shat-R-Shield, Inc. changes name to Shat·R·Shield Lighting Inc.

January 24, 2022

Shat-R-Shield, Inc. has officially changed its name to Shat·R·Shield Lighting Inc. The new name reflects the company’s position as a manufacturer of LED light fixtures.

Rich Gojdics to lead National Safety Apparel’s industrial sales team

January 20, 2022

Rich Gojdics has been named Senior Vice President of Industrial Sales at National Safety Apparel (NSA). Rich joined NSA through the recent acquisition of Enespro LLC where he held the position of Vice President, Business Development.

Safety Talk

Hypothermia dangers increase as fatigue sets in and thought processes slow down

Randy DeVaul

January 20, 2022

Hypothermia is a condition caused by a general cooling of the body which drops a person’s internal core temperature below 98.6 degrees F. Most of us have experienced at least mild hypothermia when the body core temperature reaches 95 degrees F, which causes the body to shiver in efforts to generate more internal heat.

Editorial

ISHN’s most popular stories of 2021

The news and features that resonated the most with ISHN readers in 2021.

Benita Mehta

January 20, 2022

As we move into 2022, here’s a look back at some of the top stories of 2021. While many began experiencing “Covid fatigue” in the news, many of our top stories featured news about the pandemic.

Examinetics becomes 3M Preferred Fit Test Service Provider in the United States

January 13, 2022

3M and Examinetics are excited to announce that Examinetics is now a 3M Preferred Fit Test Service Provider in the U.S. 3M and Examinetics are working together to emphasize the importance of respirator fit and to help increase the availability of high-quality fit testing for 3M’s occupational respirator customers.

VPPPA 2022 Safety+ Symposium accepting workshop proposals

January 13, 2022

VPPPA’s Safety+ Symposium will be held in Washington, D.C., on August 23-25, 2022. Reconnect with your occupational safety & health peers and learn how to further develop your passion for safety. Registration opens February 22, 2022.