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Identifying arc flash boundaries is essential to ensuring that every worker uses the right arc flash PPE and stays out of harm's way.
Bacteria can spread in the washroom at your workplace. Here are the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your coworkers from exposure.
HAZID and HAZOP are similar processes, but with key differences. Learn about each method and what they are used for.
Toolbox talks are a great way to drive awareness about safety. But to get real results, you need to give a toolbox talk that really sticks.
Behavior based safety is considered outdated and ineffective. But what if there's still some value to implementing a BBS program?
Cleaning with compressed air is quick and convenient. It's also dangerous. Find out why you should never do it (and when OSHA says it's okay).
Pneumatic tools are light, affordable, and effective. But using compressed air introduces a few hazards to the job. Learn how to use it safely.
Having locks and tags for your energized equipment is only the first step. Find out what else your Lockout/Tagout program needs.
Power saws can seem simple and easy to use, but there are a few common mistakes that could be putting you at risk when using them.
This primer on safe lifting techniques will help you make sure that you can handle heavy (and not so heavy) loads without risking injury.
Getting injured isn't part of your job description. Find out when you can refuse unsafe work and the right way to do it.
At what height do falls become deadly, and what does this teach us about fall protection?
Dropped objects are a serious safety hazard. By implementing the 3 T's of Dropped Object Safety, you can protect everyone from falling tools and materials.
Safety professionals want to create workplaces conducive to mental and emotional wellbeing but often don't know how. Start with these steps.
Every year, a fire breaks out in approximately 16,500 office and retail buildings. These steps will help ensure that yours isn't one of them.
If your office job is making you fatigued or unmotivated, there's a fix for that. Here's why and how you should add movement to your workday.
Bringing contractors into your project isn't as simple as it seems. As an employer, you're still responsible and liable for everyone's safety.
No one benefits from accidents. Thankfully, there are concrete steps any employer can take to prevent incidents and protect workers.
Looking for a career in safety? Following this advice will get you started and help you land your first safety job.
Roofs have a number of serious hazards and various regulations that cover them. Here, we give you an overview of roof safety measures you need to take.
PPE and engineering controls can only take you so far. If your workplace uses any of these dangerous chemicals, it's time to find safer alternatives.
Laws protecting cannabis users from employment discrimation are going into effect across the United States. It's time to update your drug impairment policies.
Sustainability reporting is a cornerstone of any ESG strategy, but creating a report is only the first step.
Assembling a great safety leadership team is an important step to improving workplace safety and achieving compliance.
Every moment counts after an electric shock incident. Here's what you should include in your emergency response plan.
Leading indicators measure how proactive your organization is when it comes to safety. Find out which ones you should be tracking.
Publishing your first sustainability report is only the first step. Here's what comes next.
Effective and transparent communication can make workplaces safer and strengthen safety culture. Learn more about building better communication at work.
Providing safety training to contractors is essential, but going beyond the bare minimum will help make your organization more successful.
Find out why improving worker morale results in a safer workplace.
Safeopedia teams up with Jobbio's Amply to create a groundbreaking job board for safety professionals.
Only a safe warehouse can be a truly well-functioning warehouse. Find out how to identify and control warehouse hazards.
OSHA's National Emphasis Program on heat hazards is a significant step in workplace safety - here's what you need to know about it.
Fire hazards are inevitable in the oil and gas industry, but flame resistant apparel helps protect frontline workers from these risks.
Find out what OSHA's NEP on heat hazards means for your workplace and how you can pass NEP-related inspections.
Advice for building a comprehensive arc flash program and addressing common PPE pain points to ensure compliance and improved safety.
Some risks are easy to overlook - unless you have a supply chain risk management (SCRM) solution to help you identify them.
We wanted to know safety superheroes' origin stories. So we asked some safety professionals, 'What got you into safety?'
A reported 5-10 American workers are injured or killed every day from arc flashes and electric shock hazards, but with proper practice, policies and procedures you can save these lives.
Your fall arrest system is as good as useless if you don't have enough clearance to use it. Find out how to perform this essential calculation.
Mesothelioma cancer can be elimiated - if we take the right steps to protect homeowners and workers from exposure to asbestos.
Hydration is an often-neglected aspect of maintaining worker safety. Take the quiz and test your knowledge!
How can you be sure your safety moments are really working? Make sure it has these 4 elements.
You know you have the right to refuse unsafe work, but do you know how to do it? Find out what counts as unsafe work and how to refuse it.
Hearing loss is very serious, especially when it's a result of improper hearing protection being used at work. Test your knowledge on hearing protection at the job site with these 10 questions!
Truck driving is one of the few industries that may be getting less safe over time. Find out what is putting truckers at risk and what you can do about it.
Learn what a HAZOP study is, how it works, and what it takes to conduct a successful one.
Learn how to properly investigate and report accidents in the workplace so that they don't re-occur.
Safety culture grows out of an organizational commitment to safe practices. Learn the basics and how to get things started.
AI in workplace health and safety will go as far as companies are willing to invest, but based on expert feedback, investing won’t be an issue.
Job site radio communication made easy. These simple etiquette tips can mean the difference between confusion and communication.
Full body harnesses keep workers safe at heights, but only if it is properly fitted. Find out the right way to don one.
Knowing how to treat specific injuries doesn't come naturally. Here are tips for how to administer first aid for the most common occupational injuries.
There are many expert opinions on how to effectively improve your team’s total recordable injury frequency rate, but we found the best solutions.
Wondering how to make your first aid kit comply with workplace safety regulations? Find out what items it needs to contain.
Motorists are one of the biggest hazards facing road crews. Guiding the traffic is crucial to keeping everyone safe from harm.
Earplugs or earmuffs - how do you choose? Find out how each protect hearing and how to pick the right one.
Your business has a lot riding on its safety program. Find out how hiring a permanent trainer can enhance the safety of your workplace.
Wearing protective equipment should be your team's first priority and a standard safety routine, but are you and your employees using the right hand protection for high risk work conditions? Check out our infographic to learn more.
Noise-induced hearing loss is serious, but not every worker understands the risks. Find out more about hearing conservation at work.
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What can we do to tune into workplace hazards before they become a problem? Becoming aware of these challenges is a good start.
In some cases, using a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is the only way to ensure a supply of breathable air. Find out how to select the right one.
Leading edges pose a serious danger to construction workers. Find out how to stay safe from falls during construction projects.
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about loading dock safety and help you to learn the basics of maintaining a safe loading dock.
Confined spaces are dangerous places. Learn how to protect yourself in this environment, and the first steps in confined space safety.
It doesn't take much to get a painful ergonomic injury. Find out about the 5 most common ways of getting one and how to prevent them.
Safety showers and eyewash stations are key to protecting workers from hazardous chemicals and other substances. Learn more about them in this quiz.
Caught hazards are one of OSHA's fatal four. Follow these five tips to keep yourself safe from them.
Flame resistant protective clothing is essential PPE for workers in a number of industries. Test your knowledge of flame resistant clothing in this quiz.
Chemicals are serious business. Take the quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about storing them safely.
Exposure limits indicate when your workers are in danger. Understanding them is critical.
ANSI/ISEA introduced a new standard to prevent dropped objects. Watch this video to learn more about it.
Mold poses a serious risk to workers and their families. Follow these steps to keep mold remediation and cleanup workers safe.
How do you prevent tools and other objects from falling while working at height? This video demonstrates three simple but effective dropped object solutio
It's more than just sunburns. Learn about the sun-related risks outdoor workers face.
This piece of safety equipment is designed to arrest the fall of a worker who is working at height. Find out more here.
Improperly handling or storing chemical drums can have serious consequences. Follow these tips.
This quiz will take you through some of the key things to know about ISEA Dropped Objects Standard 121. Test your knowledge!
Falls are the No.1 cause of workplace fatalities worldwide. Test your fall safety knowledge here.
Safety vests are a critical piece of PPE on many job sites. Find out how to choose the right one for your workers.
Decorating the workplace for Christmas can be lots of fun, but it comes with its own hazards. Find out how to keep everyone safe without being a Grinch.
Learn what women in traditionally male-dominated industries means for health and safety services.
Workplace safety failures that have killed thousands can help us prevent future fatalities.
Silica dust poses serious health risks to workers in manufacturing. Learn about the dangers and what you can do to prevent exposure.
There's a reason chainsaws figure so prominently in horror movies. Here are some tips on how to stay safe while using one.
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Mold is difficult to detect but it can have a significant impact on employee health and productivity. Here's what you should know.
Learn what you can do to ensure your safety on and around ice.
Miss the webinar hosted by e-Compliance? Find out what you missed here! Learn how technology is changing the health and safety industry.
Learn more about what you can do to keep yourself safe this holiday season.
Indoor air quality is a growing concern for office staff. Learn about ventilation techniques and how proper ventilation can improve air quality.
Bad indoor air quality is a workplace health hazard. Here's why.
Workers need to take responsibility for their behavior at work. But employers are responsible for giving them the resources needed to work safe.
New workers are a hazard when not properly trained. Make sure your employees have an orientation that covers all the right bases.
Learn the importance of inspecting power cords and how to properly use and store extension cords.
Learn about common causes of slips, trips, and falls at work and what you can do to prevent them from happening.
"I was using a pneumatic air hammer and punch to disassemble a defective wheel bearing one day when I had an accident. The punch broke and a piece of it flew in through the side of my safety glasses and into my eye. Turns...
Winter driving can be treacherous in many areas. Learn what you can do to prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter roads.
"One day I had a couple of work trucks that I had to boost, as the batteries had died. I realized that I didn't have any cables, or a trickle charger, so I decided I was just going to have to improvise. I saw some scrap...
Your CO monitor is there to alert you to a very real danger. But do you know what to do once it starts beeping?
Lock in your safety by buckling up
No matter where you are in the world, you have probably heard some horror stories about "life in camp," but many of these stories are just that, stories! Sure, camp life can be a tough and boring time, but so can life at...
Heat stress and heat-related illnesses are often used interchangeably, but they're two separate concepts. Learn the difference here.
Find out how to identify a first, second, or third degree burn, and what kind of first aid each of them needs.
The safety committee plays an essential and valuable role in any workplace. To do that well, it needs the right number of members.
Safety checklists are an effective tool for keeping the workplace safe and productive, but only if they include all the right information.
Repetitive Strain Injuries can be painful and debilitating - they're also preventable. Find out what you can do to prevent RSIs on the job.
An employee is injured at work but refuses first aid or medical treatment. What should you do next?
Learn how to inspect hard hats, how often you should do it, and when a hard hat should be repaired or replaced.
ATPV and EBT are important concepts in arc flash safety. Learn about the key differences between them and why they matter.
Jack stands and trailer stabilizers add reinforcement to semi trailers and can prevent them from tipping. Find out when you should use them.
Safety professionals spend a lot more time talking about incidents instead of accidents. There are a few important reasons for that.
Does adding logos and embroidery to your FR clothing compromise its flame-resitant properties?
Knowing how to wash flame-resistant clothing is important for getting the highest level of protection.
Flame-resistant apparel is an essential line of defense for oil and gas workers. Here's why.
Manufacturers are spending extraordinary amounts on digital transformation projects. International Data Corp (IDC) predicted that global spending on digital transformation would surpass $1.1 trillion (USD) in 2018 alone....
Heat stress is a commonly recognized problem, and many employers have put protective measures in place to reduce their workers’ risk of developing heat-related problems. Cold stress, however, is a much less widely discussed...
Energy absorbing lanyards are also known as shock absorbing lanyards. They are connecting devices used with safety harnesses, the purpose of which is fall arrest. Energy absorbing lanyards are used at workplaces where...
Crystalline silica is common on construction sites and used in several industrial products including glass, ceramics, and concrete. Despite being a useful substance, exposure to silica can cause serious lung and kidney...
For more than 40 years, we’ve been aware that exposure to crystalline silica dust can cause serious health problems for workers across several industries. Since silica is naturally occurring and found in everything from...
Fit testing a respirator is essential for getting its full protection. But should you perform a QLFT or QNFT?
Respirators protect the wearer from inhaling chemicals and toxic materials. Without them, these hazards could have a devastating impact on the pulmonary and general health of workers.Simply wearing a mask, however, is not...
Winter weather presents a unique challenge for people who work outside. The cold, snow, and ice – sometimes a mixture of all three – leave workers open to several hazards including frostbite and slips or falls on icy...