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Automated, holistic training benefits

Link your training to investigations & corrective actions

March 1, 2016

Training management is the process in which an organization identifies training requirements, builds training programs, flags employees who need to be trained, and executes on that training.

ISO 45001 — a missed opportunity?

Stakeholders have differing goals for the standard

Thea Dunmire JD-CIH-CSP

March 1, 2016

The draft ISO 45001 standard, “Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use,” has been released. This draft is referenced as ISO/DIS 45001.

Protecting hands from arc flash

Inspect gloves & know their voltage protection

Richard Rivkin

February 18, 2016

Arc flash and electrical shock injuries continue to pose a significant threat to workplace health and safety.

Are safety cultures “programs”?

Don’t give in to ‘flavor of the month’ thinking

Dr John Kello

February 15, 2016

A serious movement is afoot to systematize the concept of “safety culture.” The International Labour Organization has put forward a definition of a “preventative safety and health culture,” and ISO is apparently discussing prospective prescriptive requirements for a “positive culture.”

Are “Safety Saboteurs” in your midst?

Here’s how to thwart even unwitting subterfuge

James E. Leemann Ph.D.

February 12, 2016

Do you ever wonder if there are Safety Saboteurs in your midst?

Safety goes ‘round in cycles - Why the fastest road racing cars will go faster

Why the fastest road racing cars will go faster

Dave Johnson

February 3, 2016

Formula One. Does it mean anything to you?

The Internet-of-Things will transform safety departments

Dave Johnson

February 3, 2016

In every issue in 2016 ISHN marks its 50th anniversary by looking back at key events of the past half-decade and looking at challenges that lie ahead for safety and health professionals.

Loud noise costs employers & workers

Penalties totaled $1.5 million+ in 2015

Benita Mehta

February 3, 2016

Every year, about 30 million people in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise. Noise-related hearing loss has been listed as one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns for more than 25 years.