Safety Industry White Papers

Streamline Your Gas Detection

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Unexpected gas detector failure created by inefficient gas detectors cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each year.

Blackline Safety unveils whitepaper on navigating radiation risks for fire-hazmat, safety workers

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:56:07 -0500

Whitepaper provides critical insights to help companies, individuals identify and assess threats to improve worker and public safety.

Special journal issue highlights the breadth of NIOSH hearing loss prevention research and surveillance

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:17:15 -0400

Through seven carefully selected articles, the guest editors and authors demonstrate the range of NIOSH activities helping to enhance understanding and reduce the effects of workplace noise and chemical exposures that cause hearing loss.

National Safety Council Work to Zero Initiative releases new research to help prevent lone worker incidents

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:40 -0400

The report evaluated findings from several academic databases, as well as two case studies, to specifically assess the use of worker monitoring technologies, ranging from fall detection devices and proximity sensors to mobile apps and panic alarms, in remote settings.

NSC Work to Zero Initiative releases new research to help prevent workplace fatalities

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:03:25 -0400

Latest white paper describes how employers can apply data and AI technology to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities for workers.

Poorly-written job descriptions expose organizations to unnecessary risk

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:41:24 -0500

Many companies are unaware of the vital role job descriptions play and are not managing them with the necessary care. Thankfully, controlling the process is possible when you adopt a few best practices for job descriptions.

CDC seeks Director for National Center for Environmental Health

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:24:51 -0500

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons, including Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers.

The real costs of eye injuries

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:11:38 -0400

An eye injury is painful, expensive, and can have long-term impacts. Yet, studies show 90% of all eye injuries are preventable. With any eye injury, there is always risk of vision loss.

White Paper | High-Visibility Safety Apparel and the Updated ANSI/ISEA 107-2015

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In 1998, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 413 workers were struck and killed by vehicles. That was “the highest number in the 7-year period that the fatality census has been compiled.”₁ Without a standard in place, the numbers were steadily rising.

Safety eyewear with colored lenses offer added protection

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Studies show employees will not wear eye protection unless it is comfortable, fits properly, or functions well. Lens color can impact employee protection and performance levels and provide a better choice.

Heat stress prevention recommendations

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:44:00 -0400

Heat stress occurs when employees are exposed to high heat and high humidity environments, indoors or outdoors. Though preventable, heat stress signs and symptoms can go unrecognized until the full exposure to the heat presents itself.

White Paper | Application of Non-FR Emblems and Embroidery

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Whether it is appropriate to attach non-FR embroidery and emblems to flame resistant protective garments is always a difficult question to address.

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

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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.

PPE selection, limits, and use: No single type can protect all individuals against all hazards

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A reminder to all that there is no single type of PPE that can protect all individuals or protect one person from all known hazards.

How to leverage your safety skills for career opportunities

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:51:00 -0500

Whatever your reason for pursuing better career opportunities, you need to present yourself as a good investment. There are various ways you can approach this, but one of the most effective is by leaning into safety skills. It doesn't matter what area of industrial operations you want to work in. A background in safety can be instrumental in pushing you above the competition.

Post-incident substance abuse policies do not defy OSHA guidelines

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

An effective substance abuse testing program safeguards your employees and workplace against injuries and illnesses, or other incidents caused by substance abuse or misuse.

Return-to-work policies should be a critical element in your workers’ compensation program

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

There are basic concepts about workers’ compensation that everyone within an organization should know so that everyone works together toward getting the injured employee and the company back to 100% or, at least, to pre-injury status.

How to comprehensively review your safety measures with a three-phase approach

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Performance Safety can be defined as an on-going review of processes, procedures, and practices through observation, workplace examinations, and task analysis.

Safety’s identity crisis: It’s time to focus on principles, not programs

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A priority changes with circumstances. A value remains constant, regardless of circumstances. Safety is a value. If integrated into the process, procedures, and practices, safety will not be the first to go when budgets are cut or when time pressures push for compromise.

Incident investigations: What to investigate and why

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Incident investigations are a critical part of your safety program and safety culture. When an incident occurs, when and how you address it is equally as important as what you address and why.

Cut confusion over confined space

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Preparing for OSHA: How to conduct internal inspections and audits

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If you are prepared for an OSHA visit, you likely also have a better safety program and culture. You likely have trained employees, plans in place, emergency drills up to date, and records ready for review.

Are you guilty of these common misconceptions about bad safety habits?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:03:00 -0400

What’s that one worksite habit that really grinds your gears? Every safety pro has one pet peeve they hate to see but can’t seem to eliminate. Bad safety habits happen on every job site, but breaking those habits isn’t as easy as slapping workers on the wrist or offering them rewards.

Face Coverings Made with FR Fabrics

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have introduced FR face coverings, to help keep you protected from the virus without compromising your FR safety. But many of you have been wondering if it is safe to breathe through FR-treated fabric for extended periods of time. We’ve released a new technical briefing to answer your concerns.

White Paper | ISO 45001

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

With companies and executives being held accountable for incidents in the workplace, the issue of workers’ health and safety has become a persistent concern for organizations around the world.

Women in construction should take advantage of available resources

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:34:00 -0500

Women have made amazing strides in many fields and industries throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Unfortunately, there are many others in which it remains a big challenge for a woman to rise to the top — or even, in some cases, to enter the industry at all.

Wonder Makers Environmental and Mathias Corporation present clarification for the public on hvac add-on products that are advertised to deal with COVID-19

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:18:00 -0500

Wonder Makers Environmental, in conjunction with Mathias Environmental developed a detailed white paper for everyone who is exploring the options for using enhancements to existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to address the risk from COVID-19.

Complacency depends on what you’re doing

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

For all the COVID-19 safety guidelines circulating, some hundreds of pages long, basic best practices are straightforward and known by most Americans. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, recently recounted them in an interview with the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Wildeck, Inc. welcomes Steve Holland as new Vice President of Operations

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:28:52 -0400

Wildeck, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Steve Holland as the new Vice President of Operations.

How to Manage Cold Stress on the Job

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Cold stress may not be as well-known as heat stress, but when the temperature drops, it can pose a significant danger.