This article looks at combustible dust hazards: what is combustible dust; how it’s created; what causes these hazard incidents; the standards that address them; and how to assess and control them.
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A recent survey of more than 9,000 workers from nine countries, conducted by the MIT Industrial Performance Center, suggests automation significantly improves workplace safety. According to the report, nearly half of respondents (44.9 percent) reported positive expectations regarding how new technologies could make their jobs safer.
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Naloxone hydrochloride or another Food and Drug Administration-approved opioid-reversal medication must be part of all workplace first aid kits in California by July 2027.
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OSHA announced on September 17th its annual “top 10” list of most cited standards during the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando. Two days after this announcement, the NSC revealed injury, illness, and fatality data behind the most violated safety and health standards.
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This in-depth article from Occupational Health & Safety covers what you should know about head protection types, classes, accessories, and more.
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OSHA is seeking comments on a proposed rule aimed at protecting indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. According to a notice of proposed rulemaking published August 30th, employers would have to formulate and implement a heat-related illness and injury prevention plan for each worksite, which would need to be in writing if the employer has more than 10 employees.
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California’s new Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment standard has become effective, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced July 24th. The indoor heat standard applies to most indoor workplaces, such as manufacturing facilities, restaurants, and warehouses.
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OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week takes place next week. Join businesses around the country in showing your commitment to workplace safety and health. This year Safe + Sound Week will focus on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
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Legislation recently introduced by House Democrats would increase fines for workplace safety and child labor violations.
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Recent changes to an American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) consensus standard are intended to enhance worker and facility protections from dropped objects on jobsites.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
