Occupational Safety - Articles - Page 77

Light the fireworks: It’s Independence Day for Bulwark®

July 1, 2021

Bulwark, the world’s largest flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, was recently sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, marking a new era for the company as it transitions into a stand-alone workwear organization.

FR fabrics that prioritize breathability are essential for warmer months

Andrew Child Ph.D

June 30, 2021

With the summer months right around the corner and temperatures warming up around the US, workers in a variety of industries are making adjustments to their personal protective apparel kit.

How to choose the best hi-vis rainwear for the job

Rick Pedley

June 30, 2021

Employers need to protect their workers from the rain even if there’s only a slight chance of precipitation. The slightest drizzle can lead to delays, mobility issues, and a range of safety hazards.

Falls still leading cause of death in construction industry

Derick Plowden

June 30, 2021

It’s no secret that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. It’s critical you emphasize and address fall hazards on your worksite.

Keep your welding environment safe from harmful dust

Jon Ladwig

June 30, 2021

Most welding and cutting operations generate dangerous fumes and particulates. Here are several important factors you should know to better manage metal processing fumes to maintain a safe metalworking environment.

Editorial Comments

A sense of normalcy

With in-person shows returning this year, will you attend?

Benita Mehta

June 30, 2021

With the announcement last week that ASSP has opened up registration for their conference in Austin this September, they announced the safety precautions they are taking to ensure everyone who is attending is comfortable.

Safety Talk

Cut confusion over confined space

Remember if there’s a possibility it can kill you, it likely needs a permit

Randy DeVaul

June 30, 2021

There are only two programs that I believe require repeated discussions because failure to do things right in either of them can lead to death. Those programs are LOTO and Confined Space Entry.

OSHA fines plastics recycler $164,000 following worker’s fatal fall

June 24, 2021

OSHA has fined a Toccoa, Georgia-based plastics recycler $164,000 after a worker fell to his death late last year.

OHS pros need to consider all helpful vs harmful arguments

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

June 24, 2021

“First do no harm” is a fundamental ethical principle practiced among physicians and related healthcare professions throughout the world. OHS pros should be aware of its concepts.

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®

How to better incorporate safe electrical work practices in your manufacturing facility

Emily Newton

June 17, 2021

For workers on the factory floor, machinery and high-voltage systems can pose serious safety risks. According to OSHA, electrocutions are one of the “fatal four” — the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace.