2023 June

In this issue, we cover aging in the construction industry and how to protect those workers. We also look at the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sun protection and utility worker safety, among other topics.

Safety considerations for older employees in the construction industry

Katie Brenneman

May 17, 2023

If you’re in a leadership role, it’s essential to implement safety considerations that take age into account, so you can keep your employees safe on the job.

10 safety measures that will help protect your utility workers

Gen Handley

June 15, 2023

Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available.

heat-related illnesses, sunburn, or skin cancer

Working outdoors? Must-read tips for sun safety

Rick Pedley

June 15, 2023

Too much time in the sun can potentially lead to heat-related illnesses, sunburn, or skin cancer. Use this guide to learn how to select the right type of sunscreen and sun protection PPE for the job.

ANSI/ASSP Z16.1, a new voluntary consensus standard

Can ANSI/ASSP Z16.1 help you move your safety program forward?

ASSP The American Society of Safety Professionals

June 16, 2023

ANSI/ASSP Z16.1, a new voluntary consensus standard, offers safety professionals a better way to measure and communicate results.

Can we use remotely operated vehicles to replace confined space work?

Jane Marsh

May 3, 2023

Facilities need alternatives and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) may be the right choice. Learn more about the many benefits of ROVs and how they’re specialized to perform any task in confined spaces.

Avoid hiring your next injury

Testing for physical ability pre-employment can be beneficial, but it's important to understand legal risk

James Landsman, BSME, MBA

May 3, 2023

The need for a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of prospective employees has never been more crucial. The use of a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) has increasingly become a critical component of many organizations' hiring processes.

Understanding and reducing effects of stress on your health

Employee well-being training creates a more engaged, productive workforce

Holly Mockus

June 9, 2023

It’s vital to help alleviate these outside stressors so your employees become more engaged and productive in all phases of life.

How is ‘smart’ concrete revolutionizing construction?

Emily Newton

June 1, 2023

In many contexts, the “smart” prefix refers to giving technologies some form of wireless connectivity. That’s not necessarily the case with smart concrete, which covers a much broader range of materials than it may initially seem.

The psychology behind colors and symbols in safety messaging

Kevin Fipps

June 8, 2023

Colors and symbols can affect our emotions, cognition, and actions, and their strategic implementation improves safety outcomes.

A new perspective on safety management | Part 1 of 2

Performance management and the human error factor

Peter G. Furst

June 15, 2023

Traditionally, performance has been managed by setting goals for employees to achieve or accomplish. Here’s a new perspective.

Overcoming pockets of indifference towards PWFA

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

June 15, 2023

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) passed in December 2022 will become enforceable this coming June 27, 2023

Dave Johnson: What's Going On

Wouldn’t it be nice: A 'perfect' approach to mental health in the workplace

Dave Johnson

May 11, 2023

Imagine this: Mental health days are offered. Paid mental health days allow you to take time off to attend to your mental health and well-being.

An OSHA update with Doug Parker

Takeaways from his talk at ASSP Safety 2023

Benita Mehta

June 14, 2023

At ASSP’s Safety 2023 event in San Antonio in early June, Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, discussed the current state of OSHA and answered questions from audience live as they came in via text.

ON DEMAND: A discussion of new data on trends in falls and updated resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Selecting the proper PPE is crucial for workplace safety. This webinar will demonstrate that while thermal hazards may vary across different industries, the basics for selection, use, care, and maintenance of FR Clothing share some similarities.

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Safety considerations for older employees in the construction industry

Features

10 safety measures that will help protect your utility workers

Working outdoors? Must-read tips for sun safety

Can ANSI/ASSP Z16.1 help you move your safety program forward?

Can we use remotely operated vehicles to replace confined space work?

Avoid hiring your next injury

Employee well-being training creates a more engaged, productive workforce

How is ‘smart’ concrete revolutionizing construction?

The psychology behind colors and symbols in safety messaging

Columns

A new perspective on safety management | Part 1 of 2

Overcoming pockets of indifference towards PWFA

Wouldn’t it be nice: A 'perfect' approach to mental health in the workplace

An OSHA update with Doug Parker

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