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What Is Safety Science and What Are Practical Applications in the Workplace?

Safety science allows us to push workplace safety forward and completely change our attitudes toward safety itself. Learn more about it and its practical uses.

Hazards

Staying Safe from Head to Toe: Complete Arc Flash Protection

Arc flashes can quickly cause severe injury. Some workers require arc flash protection from head to toe. Here's the equipment they need.

Education

5 Common Workplace Hazards - And 5 Courses to Teach Your Workers How to Prevent Them

It takes more than just common sense to deal with common hazards. Learn about five online training courses that can help your employees work more safely.

Industrial manufacturing worker wearing coveralls and respirator

Best Practices

4 Working Locations That Make Hydration More Difficult (And What to Do About It)

Work being carried out in confined spaces, manufacturing facilities, or outdoors? That can increase the risk of dehydration. Find out what to do about it.

EHS Programs

Three Levels of Safety: The Safety Pattern

Find out more about the importance of emotional, professional, and physical safety in the workplace and how you can build these elements into your safety program.

Refinery worker in flame-resistant coveralls

Standards

How to Reduce the Severity of Flash Burn Injury

Flame-resistant protective gear looks simple, but there is plenty of science and rigorous testing behind every detail. Learn more about it here.

Hand Protection

How to Choose the Right Type of Disposable Glove for Your Job

When it comes to disposable gloves, there's more to consider than size. Find out what else you need to know to keep workers safe.

Emergency Services

8 Things to Consider When Developing an Emergency Response Plan

Are you prepared for an emergency? Find out what you need to consider when planning for the worst.

EHS Programs

Human Error and Safety: Are We Doing Enough?

Are we doing enough for safety? If all you're doing is filing paperwork and meeting compliance requirements, chances it's not enough. Find out what you should do instead.

Slips Trips & Falls

What Can the Latest Statistics Tell Us About Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Statistics about slips and trips aren't always promising, but they can help us develop a prevention strategy. Find out more.

Hazards

Major Safety Concerns for Concrete Workers and What to Do About Them

Concrete is common in construction projects but poses numerous hazards. Learn about them and what controls you should have in place.

Wearing hi-vis vest and jacket on job site

Safety Equipment

4 Key Standards That Apply to High-Visibility Clothing

Hi-vis clothing needs to be taken seriously, and that means knowing the standards that govern their use. Find out which standards apply and what you need to know about...