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Sensor technology sometimes requires 'fuzzy logic'

October 29, 2020

No industrial process is completely risk free. New technologies can help reduce risks in the manufacturing process, but many industries still have manufacturing hazards that can badly hurt people and equipment.

Shield against debris

LED lighting, design modularity heighten operator protection

Matt Brenner

October 28, 2020

In this article, we look at one of the most basic and most critical components in machine safeguarding: the safety shield.

Do gases expire? Learn how to store and use calibration gas mixtures

Rick Pedley

October 28, 2020

When monitoring your work environment for toxic gases, you need to make sure your monitor is properly calibrated for your target gas, such as chlorine, carbon monoxide, or your readings may be inaccurate.

Rethinking Traditional Safety, part 11

Improving quality, production efficiency and customer relations

Larry Wilson

October 28, 2020

In the last article we looked at two aspects of deliberate risk and error. The first was that most people do not realize that risk that depends on error or not making any mistakes will grow over time.

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: Key differences and risks

Donald Meeker

October 21, 2020

Heat-related illnesses claim the lives of over 650 people in America each year, and yet they are all largely preventable.

4 steps to an effective respiratory protection program

Breathe easy with a plan

Mark H. Stromme

October 14, 2020

OSHA requires that in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program must be established and implemented.

Cover Story

Digitization drives effective management and reduces risk

How safe is your workforce?

Nisha Lathif

October 14, 2020

Industrial organizations have seen major changes throughout their workplace in just a few short months. They’ve gone from optimizing their relationship with customers to transforming their relationship with employees.

In the COVID-19 era, a little creativity in training goes a long way

Brent Daviau, CPTM

October 14, 2020

This is no ordinary back-to-school season. After all, millions of students won’t actually be going back to school this fall, but learning from home instead. And they’re not the only ones. Right now, organizations throughout the United States have no choice but to train their workforces remotely.

Dust hazard analysis deadline approaches

How to reduce dust exposure for construction workers

Holly Welles

October 12, 2020

What makes dust so harmful for construction workers is that it’s a combination of particles from various materials used on project sites. These fine grains could be heavy metals, asbestos, pollen, silica and much more.

The link between electrical maintenance and safety

Devin Partida

October 12, 2020

Industrial worksites — like factories, power plants and warehouses — are often dangerous environments for workers. Large equipment and heavy objects, among other threats, pose severe safety risks.