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Occupational exposure to silica high from the manufacture and installation of quartz countertops

November 6, 2020

Cases of silicosis have recently been associated with the manufacture of artificial stone products, and a discussion of the industry practices leading to these occupational injuries is provided here.

Mobile apps help reduce risk in the safety industry

Rick Pedley

November 6, 2020

From transportation to manufacturing, interconnected mobile apps and Wi-Fi-enabled software programs have made it easier to share, record, and analyze important safety information.

Eye safety considerations in the COVID-19 era

David Perecman

November 6, 2020

Employers, site managers and workers should work together to implement safety practices and protocols to mitigate the risk of eye injuries in the workplace.

Even low levels of noise exposure can have high consequences

Benita Mehta

November 6, 2020

Hearing loss can't always be prevented, but hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

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The factory of the future is now

Smart technology, the Internet of Things and robotics are changing manufacturing operations

Benita Mehta

November 6, 2020

Everyone has heard of the term “smart factory” by now, but what is it exactly, and how is it being implemented right now?

It’s only water — until you’re drowning in problems

Damage control

Heidi Shetler

November 6, 2020

Water may be the staff of life, but any amount of water — from a few drips to heavy downpours — can do damage if it gets into the wrong place at the wrong time.

Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Top 25 most dangerous jobs in the United States

On-the-job deaths have been rising in recent years

Benita Mehta

November 5, 2020

Roofers, power lineman, construction jobs are among the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and studied by AdvisorSmith.

How to revamp training for heavy equipment operators

Holly Welles

November 5, 2020

Heavy equipment is an integral part of many industries, but safe operation of this massive machinery requires comprehensive and consistent safety training. How can managers and supervisors strengthen their training programs to ensure operators and employees have the resources they need to stay safe on the job?

What are you breathing on the job? Watch out for these occupational respiratory health and safety hazards

October 29, 2020

Across the globe it’s estimated that 1 in 10 people will become sick due to respiratory hazards encountered in the workplace annually, according to The American Journal of Respiratory Care and Medicine.

Workplace preparedness: Planning for the unexpected

David Perecman

October 29, 2020

2020 has been an unpredictable year for businesses. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners and employers have embraced a new normal and are implementing strategies to protect workers and consumers against infection.