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water safety

It’s only water — until you’re drowning in problems

Damage control
Heidi Shetler
November 6, 2020
Water may be the staff of life, but any amount of water — from a few drips to heavy downpours — can do damage if it gets into the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Top 25 most dangerous jobs in the United States

On-the-job deaths have been rising in recent years
Benita Mehta
Benita Mehta
November 5, 2020

Roofers, power lineman, construction jobs are among the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and studied by AdvisorSmith.


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

Best practices for preventing electrical fires in 2020

Devin Partida
November 5, 2020

In 2018 alone, there were 103,600 recorded incidents in commercial buildings. Electrical malfunctions are a leading cause of these events, and they cost businesses $373,400,000 in 2018.


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Heavy equipment operator

How to revamp training for heavy equipment operators

Holly Welles
Holly Welles
November 5, 2020

Heavy equipment is an integral part of many industries, but safe operation of this massive machinery requires comprehensive and consistent safety training. How can managers and supervisors strengthen their training programs to ensure operators and employees have the resources they need to stay safe on the job?


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Honeywell introduces virtual reality-based simulator to optimize training for industrial workers

October 29, 2020

Honeywell announced the introduction of an advanced industrial training solution that combines 3D immersive technology with industry-leading operator training simulation to create a collaborative learning environment for plant operators and field technicians.


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Target Store

OSHA and Target reach $464K settlement

October 29, 2020

OSHA reached a settlement agreement with the Target Corporation, resolving several cases before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Target agreed to pay $464,750 in penalties to resolve a series of eight cases at the review commission.


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Emergency preparedness

Workplace preparedness: Planning for the unexpected

David Perecman
October 29, 2020

2020 has been an unpredictable year for businesses. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners and employers have embraced a new normal and are implementing strategies to protect workers and consumers against infection.


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ASSP SafetyFocus

Registration opens for virtual SafetyFOCUS 2021

October 29, 2020

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) opened registration for its live virtual SafetyFOCUS 2021 event. The 10-day immersive education experience will take place Feb. 8-12 and 15-19.


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Shield against debris

LED lighting, design modularity heighten operator protection
Matt Brenner
October 28, 2020
In this article, we look at one of the most basic and most critical components in machine safeguarding: the safety shield.
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Electrical safety lockout tagout

Working around wires: 3 safety standards to know

Devin Partida
October 22, 2020

Electrical wires pose hazards for people working on or around them. Fortunately, there are numerous safety standards in place.


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