While the type of injury may range from sprains, cuts or overexertion to contact with objects and slips and falls, there is one consistent similarity. According to OSHA, on average 70% of workers who ...

Industrial safety personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, face shields, and respiratory protection is essential for keeping onsite workers safe across numerous sectors, including mining ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

Over the past several months, the term “electrification” has made its way into national conversation. Simply put, electrification means converting the way a machine or system operates to the use of ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to ...

Vending Machines Will Feature Proprietary Health and Safety Products as Part of Hudson’s “Traveler’s Best” Brand Line The machines will be located in pre-security locations, offering a convenient and ...

Machine shops present unique hazards distinct from those in laboratories or other work environments. Drexel University establishes safety requirements for all faculty, professional staff, and students ...

What’s in a uniform? A lot more than company branding and cotton. The manufacturing industry relies on team attire in several respects beyond mere aesthetics, with safety being a particularly ...

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To help control the spread of COVID-19, Metro-North Railroad has reconfigured vending machines at 12 train stations, including the one in Poughkeepsie, to make items of personal protective equipment, ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...