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New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting

ASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace injuries, illnesses, and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events. The new standard is designed to help organizations move beyond traditional injury reporting and focus more closely on incidents that have the potential to result in…

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The Differences Between Incidents vs. Accidents in the Workplace

The Differences Between Incidents vs. Accidents in the Workplace

08.21.2023 Compliance
When safety professionals know the differences between an incident vs. an accident, they can better reduce risks in the workplace,…
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How to Create a HAZCOM Program

How to Create a HAZCOM Program

08.21.2023 Compliance
It may not be the most visible workplace hazard, but an effective chemical hazard communication program is essential for workplace…
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How to Handle Hazardous Materials

How to Handle Hazardous Materials

08.21.2023 Compliance
If you’re a safety professional, you understand the importance of handling hazardous materials or chemicals in your workplace. Exposure to…
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Hearing Protection Safety in Construction

Hearing Protection Safety in Construction

08.21.2023 Compliance
Using hearing protection on construction sites is crucial because it safeguards workers against hearing loss. It can also enhance communication,…
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OSHA Standards for Crystalline Silica

OSHA Standards for Crystalline Silica

06.29.2023 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) crystalline silica requirements are designed to protect workers from the harmful effects of…
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HazCom Label Requirements

HazCom Label Requirements

06.29.2023 Compliance
Hazard communication, or HazCom, was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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OSHA Requirements for HazCom

OSHA Requirements for HazCom

06.29.2023 Compliance
Hazard communication — also known as HazCom — was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health…
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Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

06.29.2023 Compliance
Employees who work with heavy machinery are at risk of serious injury and amputation. In 2021, the United States had…
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OSHA is Really Cracking Down on Ergonomics

OSHA is Really Cracking Down on Ergonomics

06.15.2023 Compliance
OSHA’s recent General Duty Clause (GDC) citation to an Amazon warehouse demonstrates that the agency is taking a more aggressive…
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Human Factors Training, States of Mind

Human Factors Training, States of Mind

06.12.2023 Compliance
Human Factors Training, States of Mind Psychological Health and Safety Tom Hardin, Owner, NASP This overview of psychological health and…
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OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program (NEP)

OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program (NEP)

05.15.2023 Compliance
OSHA has started a national emphasis program (NEP) addressing the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and the violation the…
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New DOT Regulations for Drug and Alcohol Testing

New DOT Regulations for Drug and Alcohol Testing

05.15.2023 Compliance
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has new regulations updating its drug testing requirements and allowing oral fluid testing for…
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