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Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety

The safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety won’t come from machinery malfunctions or ladder falls. Rather, they’ll come from psychosocial hazards: excessive workload, unsupportive leadership, workplace bullying, and lack or autonomy. These are the hidden risks that erode attention, impair decision-making, and…
How to Become a Safety Manager

How to Become a Safety Manager

The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…

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Reinforcing Safety with Design

Reinforcing Safety with Design

07.10.2024 Compliance
When it comes to construction projects, from design-build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, ensuring the highest level of safety is paramount.…
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Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident

Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident

07.10.2024 Compliance
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed critical safety lapses at Ellwood Engineered Castings Co. in Hubbard,…
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Aging Workers: Where do they fit into the workforce?

Aging Workers: Where do they fit into the workforce?

07.10.2024 Compliance
While much focus is placed on attracting and retaining Gen Z and millennial workers, the aging workforce represents a significant…
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Sausage Manufacturer Faces Repeat Violations for Lockout/Tagout Failures

Sausage Manufacturer Faces Repeat Violations for Lockout/Tagout Failures

06.10.2024 Compliance
A prominent sausage manufacturer has recently come under intense scrutiny for repeated safety violations related to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. The…
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New Legislation Aims to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety

New Legislation Aims to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety

06.10.2024 Current Events
New legislation, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, has been introduced into the Senate, aiming to significantly enhance the safety and…
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Guide to Environment, Health, and Safety

Guide to Environment, Health, and Safety

06.05.2024 Compliance
Environment, health, and safety is a framework organizations use to protect employees, surrounding communities, and the environment from potential hazards. EHS…
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How to Prevent Falls, Trips, and Slips on the Job Site

How to Prevent Falls, Trips, and Slips on the Job Site

05.29.2024 Compliance
A workplace slip and fall can result in serious injury, so prioritizing preventative measures is essential. When you implement effective…
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What Is Human and Organizational Performance?

What Is Human and Organizational Performance?

05.22.2024 Compliance
Human and organizational performance encompasses a shift in how organizations approach operational elements such as safety, efficiency, and reliability. It…
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Emergency Preparedness in Construction : Developing a Robust Response Plan

Emergency Preparedness in Construction : Developing a Robust Response Plan

05.22.2024 Compliance
Construction is among the most dangerous industries in the world. Preparing for challenging and potentially hazardous work site conditions is…
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Ergonomics in the Construction Industry

Ergonomics in the Construction Industry

05.15.2024 Compliance
We don’t normally visualize men in hardhats starting out their day doing a range of motion exercises, but ergonomic issues…
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Common Safety Challenges in the Construction Industry

Common Safety Challenges in the Construction Industry

05.15.2024 Compliance
Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous and hazardous in the world. In fact, construction was the leading industry for…
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OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023

OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023

05.10.2024 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released comprehensive data detailing the most frequently cited safety standards for fiscal…
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