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Transform turnarounds

How Industry 4.0 can improve the shutdown process and plant maintenance

April 14, 2022

Regular plant maintenance is essential, but shutdown turnarounds tend to be complicated and expensive. According to the TA Cook industry research organization, 82% percent of turnarounds do not satisfy performance expectations — about half experience delays, and 80% go over budget.

Extreme heat affects workers in many ways, both long- and short-term

John Heniff

April 14, 2022

Dripping beads of sweat and getting a sunburn aren’t the only signs you’ve been spending too much time in the sun. New research shows the effects of heat and humidity are more far-reaching and affect more body systems than we realized.

Real-time connectivity

Using IIoT-enabled devices to protect individual workers and your entire facility

Dante Moore

April 14, 2022

Industrial operations, no matter how big or small, are complex and involve a variety of equipment, technology, and bespoke processes. And despite how unique your company’s process may be, they still need to comply with industry regulations and ensure the safety of your employees.

Health

Focus On | Early intervention

A comprehensive guide to the emerging field of athletic trainers and industrial athletes

Jack Hoffman, MAT, AT

April 12, 2022

Workplace early intervention programs help reduce the occurrence of sprain, strain, and repetitive motion injuries in the workplace. The way we prepare for physical tasks associated with the workplace really does matter. Workplace early intervention programs help reduce the occurrence of sprain, strain, and repetitive motion injuries in the workplace.

Turn your safety overheads into productivity and profit

Claudio Salvador

April 6, 2022

For most industries, safety is a cost overhead. Although essential, it can slow down productivity or even, in the event of a safety incident, lead to a complete stop while issues are resolved, and investigations carried out. However, if the approach to safety changes from a reactive one to proactive, it can become an aid to achieving greater efficiency, lower costs, and higher profit margins.

Protect workers from harmful industrial noise

Hearing loss is a common but preventable occupational injury

Thiago Zambotti

April 6, 2022

Did you know that the CDC lists hearing loss as the third most common chronic physical condition among adults in the United States? It’s important to know that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common permanent but preventable occupational injury.

How workplaces can address safety during a power outage

Jane Marsh

April 5, 2022

Workplace power outages can become more than inconveniences. They can also pose safety risks to the people affected. Here’s how to minimize the associated threats.

Control air pollution in the workplace

The importance of pollutant capturing when utilizing fume extraction technology

Alexander Jakschik Stefan Meissner

March 25, 2022

Utilization of extraction and filtration systems has become standard in many manufacturing companies, but they should be applied in a targeted manner.

Automated snow removal systems for trailers make roadways, loading docks safer

Fin Livingston

March 24, 2022

When snow and “ice missiles” blowing off semi-trailers and trucks are added to the equation, the risk factor increases exponentially.

Stay aware of the types of ventilation that are required for confined space

Rick Pedley

March 23, 2022

When a confined space is considered hazardous, the team must take several steps to comply with the latest regulations. Businesses and employers can easily overlook the dangers of confined spaces.