ISHN Magazine

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently updated the requirements of the 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The latest changes bring several important updates from the previous version.

Improvements will require a paradigm shift towards a more nuanced, data-driven strategy that strives to identify and fix the root causes of both accidents and observed exposures. 

Regulatory actions, when carefully designed, serve critical societal purposes, such as safeguarding workers, public health, and the environment. However, these regulations come with compliance costs that can burden businesses.

A compliance calendar allows safety managers to quickly identify which tasks need immediate attention, ensuring critical deadlines are met.

Even with OSHA rules, restaurants routinely experience violations. One Denver restaurant is addressing these safety issues with technology.

To safely work during the colder months, employers can take proactive steps to prepare their lone employees for the potential increased risk of winter work.

Employers who do not address the safety hazards of working in cold temperatures risk lost productivity, accidents and injuries.

Cold stress occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, leading to a drop in core temperature and harm to bodily functions.

How many workplace-related accidents could have been prevented with adequate safety infrastructure in place?

As temperatures drop, the increased use of equipment and heating systems heightens the risk of carbon monoxide buildup.

OSHA is likely to see some changes with the Trump Administration. Safety experts are speculating on what might happen.

The next four years will be the most chaotic time for business in our nation’s history. Get ready for a wild ride for OHS too.

As we end 2024, let’s take stock of how the EHS field is evolving. First, we’ll view the landscape from 30,000 feet, the perch from which journalists often identify and analyze issues and trends — the new norms.

Of all the public safety roles in society, EMS is often the most misunderstood. Here are answers to some common questions.

Safety personnel must be able to influence worker behaviors so that they are cognizant of risks associated with their tasks and perform their work in a safe manner.

Safety glasses to fight back against fog. 

Arc flash protection kits include hard hats, safety glasses and ear canal inserts. 

New eyewear is designed to offer comfort and protection for workers.

Web-based monitoring and alerting portal offers wireless safety.

Electricity, water, and natural gas service provider completes successful pilot with connected technology

The new line of professional products from global hydration brand CamelBak is designed to enhance job site performance and safety by keeping workers hydrated.