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Training and company policies must help employees decide that they can protect themselves from heat stress. Reducing heat stress will improve productivity and reduce accidents in the workplace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Proper eyewear starts with making sure the PPE fits the task at hand. This often requires employers to conduct a workplace hazard assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses five Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for extension cords, which aim to make job sites in the U.S. much safer. The rules mentioned include using a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) on all extension cords, not plugging multiple extension cords into each other, and not using nails or staples to affix or attach extension cords to walls or ceilings. Mentioned also are the associated costs of electrical-related injuries.

This article reveals that falling objects are among the most serious workplace hazards in the U.S., referencing 2013 data from the National Safety Council. Topics covered include the need for companies to select the proper head and face protection to ensure worker safety, the effort of hard hat manufacturers to consolidate their hard hat lines, and several head accessories which can help prevent injuries, such as hard hat liners and Arc Resistant (AR) and Flame Resistant (FR) liners.

The article focuses on the initiatives for performance improvements of SKF USA Inc. for industrial safety. It notes that the efforts of SKF for the integration of its approach for industrial safety with the other aspects of business. This is embodied in the company's SKF Care program that includes Employee Care, Environmental Care, Zero Accidents' program, Job Safety Analysis program, and CLEAN Audit program.

The article focuses on managing risks in the electrical workplace in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), that deficiences in electrical workplace safety are among the top 10 violations in the industry. It notes that electrical accidents resulted in a facility or injury require investigation by OSHA.

The article discusses ways for companies to improve workers' safety harness compliance in the U.S. Topics covered include the lack of proper fall protection as the most frequently cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violation, the high cost of non-compliance with worker safety regulations, and the development of safer harnesses as one way to encourage the use of personal fall arrest systems. Also mentioned is the need for comprehensive fall protection falls

The article presents various test methods and performance standards that are useful in hand protection worldwide. These include "ASTM F1790-05 Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used In Protective Clothing," "EN388 Gloves Gving Protection from Chemical Risks" and "ISO 13997: 1999 Protective clothing—Mechanical properties—Determination or Resistance to Cutting by Sharp Objects." It explains how these standards are important to safety managers, workers and buyers.

The article discusses the importance of proper equipment and protective personal equipment for safe operation of a chain saw. The most important components of a chain saw user's PPE ensemble may be his eye and face protection, although protective gloves and footwear are included. Maintenance and operator training are also important in safe operation of a chain saw.

The article discusses the importance of eye protection of industrial workers in the U.S. An injured employee means lost time, extensive medical treatment and los production. Valuable employee skills are lost and either other employees will have to make it up, creating additional stress, or extra money spent on a replacement.

The article investigates the methods of permeation and penetration for testing chemical protective garments. The author discusses the factors that should be considered when evaluating penetration and permeation test results. The author also analyzes the pros and cons of each method and compares one method's effectiveness with the other.

The article explores the heart of the safety professional's activity in the organization, setting and keeping improvement mechanisms in motion. Safety professionals who want to lead performance must focus on five key areas. These are the organization's current state, the vision for the change effort, the implementation strategy, organizational resources, and maintaining the organization's focus on the safety objective.

The article offers guidelines on keeping safety training up-to-date. The initial step to realizing a comprehensive safety training program is to audit the program itself. The organization needs to ensure that the program is meeting the goals established. During the safety training program review, the organization needs to consider its effectiveness, timeliness, appeal, appropriateness and documentation.

The article explores the safety measures in confined spaces. Issues concerning the safety of 10 million people employed in a construction site that is one of the largest industries in the U.S. has been investigated. The confined space rules for general industry were introduced in 1993, but these do not apply to construction employers and do not provide the appropriate level of employee protection based on the hazards created by construction activities performed in and around confined spaces.

The article discusses the provisions of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.147, titled "The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (LOTO)." The LOTO program includes risk assessment, energy control procedures, outside contractor service utilization, LOTO flow diagram, LOTO program self-audit and lockout removal authorization.

The article recommends certain qualifications in hiring a hazard assessment engineering firm. The firm, if chosen wisely, could reportedly help one company meets the standards and safety-related regulation set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It is claimed that the firm must be familiar with the company's type of facility, understand the intricacies of all electrical safety standards, as well as understands OSHA requirements for documentation and recordkeeping.

The article provides some insights into strategies for ensuring construction safety. Construction inspections by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration have focused on the four major causes of death such as falls from elevations, struck by, caught in/between and electrical shock. Employees must be given adequate training to avoid accidents and enhance safety.

The article provides some insights into the industrial injuries and strategies for enhancing industrial safety. A survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 94 percent of injuries to workers wearing eye protection resulted from objects or chemicals going around or under eyewear. Prevention strategies include taking proper care of the hands and fingers, disconnecting power sources when not being used and avoiding chemical injuries among others.

The article highlights the significance of training and other specific strategies to prevent construction fires and explosions that can cause deaths and injuries. Key strategies for prevention include adequate training of employees in fire and explosion safety, implementation of Job Hazard Analysis, institution of a hot work permit system for welding and de-energizing live equipment among others.

The author reflects on the clever employee in fire safety program in the U.S. She comments that basic fire training includes awareness, effective evacuation plan, policy must be consisted and well-thought-out back-up plan when things go awry. She added that clever employee serves as a barometer on how the program is progressing.

The article discusses advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) that were brought forth by the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. The Industrial Revolution brought workplace safety to the forefront of the American consciousness. Coupled with American ingenuity, it spurred the development of innovative protective devices and advancements in pre-existing PPE. Various PPE used in the workplace are also cited.

The article discusses key issues on how employers can encourage managers and employees to embrace workplace safety in the U.S. Incentives play a key role in securing the cooperation of staff in the reporting and correction of unsafe or hazardous spots in the work environment. The benefits of occupational safety for companies in terms of reduced insurance costs are also cited.

The article comments on the activities and programs of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promote workplace safety in the U.S. Key issues discussed include background information on the OSHA and the varying opinions of safety professionals on the effectiveness of the agency in performing its job. Prospects for the contributions of the OSHA to workplace safety in the future are also cited.

The article comments on prospects for occupational safety and the prevention of workplace accidents in the U.S. in 2007. Key issues discussed include the integration of workplace safety into the corporate culture, the changing attitudes of executives and employees towards industrial safety and the factors behind the improvement of workplace safety levels in companies.

The article comments on the problem of complacency in the prevention of workplace accidents in the U.S. The occasional level of complacency before a major accident returns accident-prevention efforts to pre-accident levels. In the review of accident prevention programs, safety professionals often determine managers and employees' level of participation and commitment to industrial safety. The time frame in which complacency in accident prevention starts to set in is also examined.

The article focuses on the need for a safety measure in the construction site. Keeping fire hazards to one of the most important safety features is the willingness to adapt and overcome new fire safety problems that arise. The safety professional manages a safe construction site by choosing the right extinguishers for the hazards and training employees about all aspects of fire safety.

The article discusses how an all-out commitment from Peabody Energy CEO Irl Engelhardt launched a safety transformation for the award-winning coal company. Peabody Energy has won four Sentinels of Safety awards, many Holmes Safety Association awards, and numerous federal and state mine rescue champion's trophies. The article highlights the safety initiatives implemented by the company.

The article provides information regarding Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which provides an effective way of communicating hazard classification and international safety. The main reasons for GHS formation include to standardize hazard definitions, warnings and labels and to standardize material safety data sheets format and information. The several U.S. agencies which will be affected by GHS include the Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

The article focuses on the importance of safety management for portable electrical appliances for industrial accidents prevention. It provided that the use of damaged electrical equipment and faulty electrical tools could be hazardous and costly to both human and the company. Safe testing of electrical products during production process and proper monitoring on all types of electrical portable appliances should be conducted to prevent accidents in the workplace.

The article discusses the strategies used by four companies in making their hearing loss documentation program to preventive techniques in industrial safety. A California manufacturer used one-on-one training on employees which require them to demonstrate the fitting of foam ear plugs. An aerospace manufacturer encourages workers to use their hearing protectors for noise exposures. The metal fabrication shop reconsidered the use of engineering solutions to reduce the number of exposed workers.

The article focuses on the importance of footwear protection to protect employees from potential injuries and hazards. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's standard, the several factors to consider in determining workplace hazards include engineering hazard controls, safe work practices and proper protective equipment. A list of occupation which needs foot protection include assemblers, carpenters and laborers.

The article provides tips concerning the protection of employees from volatile industrial surroundings in the U.S. The author mentions that security should be addressed through a holistic approach, that is implementing solutions that not only improve security, but also reduce risks associated with security incidents and improve safety throughout a facility.

The article focuses on the increasing adoption of an innovative approach to occupational health and safety (OH&S) information management in the U.S. Majority of companies continue to rely heavily on paper-based systems interspersed with a variety of independent computer systems. However, effective management requires OH&S professionals to speak a common language. Therefore, a single and integrated system that can share information across the enterprise is needed.

The article highlights Safety-Related Work Practices outlined in Chapter one of the U.S. National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 70E:Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2004 Edition. A written procedure is necessary to document electrical safe work practices applicable to qualified persons at the facility. Major requirements of NFPA 70E that should be included in this written procedure are covered in the article.

The article discusses the evolution of glove technology to the point where many options exist for hand protection that can be matched to specific worker tasks and applications. Initially, the development of industrial hand protection products focused on protecting the worker. Later, focus shifted to worker comfort, then to functionality and performance issues and finally to style issues. Knitted gloves with engineered fibers also became popular in the 1980's. INSET: CHEMICAL- AND LIQUID-RESISTANT GLOVES.

The article discusses safety issues related to grip in an industrial environment. Grip is surveyed to be the need of workers at around 89% of workstations. Poor grip is a serious safety hazard. The object dropped due to poor grip could result in cuts and other injuries. It may also damage expensive equipment. Grip depends on the friction between the hand and the object. This grip reduces in case of excessive moisture, especially where lubricants and oils are present. The workers in the industries wear gloves to protect their hands while they work in wet conditions.

The article discusses work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs are related to nerves, tendons, muscles and the supporting structures of body. Many MSDs causes physical pain. The persons suffering from injuries related to this, are not able to go to work. This affects the employer as well as the employee. Some of the reasons of MSDs are poor workstation setup, bad postural habits and lack of proper equipment and training. Ergonomics solutions can lead to reduction in the incidences of MSDs in workplaces.

The article discusses the importance of hearing protection of employees at workplaces. Suggestions are provided to safety managers for developing an appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Safety managers need to pay attention to noise-related tasks that are not frequent. They should take assistance from their employees regarding the improvements required in training methods, assistance and PPE. It should be ensured that the training and awareness are relevant for workplace noise hazards. Documentation of the training should also be done.

The article focuses on the problems of small employers on protecting their noise-exposed workers in the U.S. Small employers always contract out the audiometric testing service because it requires specialized equipment and trained personnel. Moreover, noise damage can be determined only when audiograms are compared serially.

The article reports on the need of using both a netting system and a personal horizontal lifeline to achieve maximum protection of employees. A netting system is one of the most reasonable ways to ensure the safety of both people and equipment. Many different types of nettings exist, allowing contractors to choose one or a combination to best fit the needs of their situation.

The article reports on the study which found that construction workers make up only 6 percent of the total workforce, but they are involved in more than 20 percent of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Investigations indicate that improper planning, failure to recognize potential safety problems, and the lack of a formal excavation plan are the primary accident causes.

The article provides tips for managers on how manage the safety and health of workers. Machinery needs to have the proper guards, potential obstacles need to be limited as much as possible, and the floor needs to be kept free of grease and oil. A useful strategy is to use protective clothing during working period.

The article presents an interview with Joe Parsons, director of sales of Titmus Optical Inc, regarding occupational safety. Parsons is asked about today's workplaces and vision hazards and whether these new hazards have happened. He is also being asked whether safety managers and employees face primarily familiar threats. He replies that he does not believe that there is much change in workplace. Hazards have not changed that much in the manufacturing workplace. He is also being asked about the notion that products should be more protective or not.

The article focuses on the rules and procedures of a Confined Space Work Program that aims at ensuring the safety of workers engaged in various types of work in confined spaces. Basic elements of the program includes ensuring identification of all confined spaces and associated hazards and restricting entry into confined spaces without management approval. It also involves communicating all work requirements and confined space safety issues before work commences and establishing safe exposure levels inside the confined space.

This article reports that the National Fire Protection Association and the American Society for Testing and Materials outline several guidelines and safety practices that should be employed in every situation. However, it is the responsibility of safety managers, contractors, and, most importantly, individual workers to employ effective safety programs and use personal protective equipment to help protect themselves and their co-workers from electrical and fall hazards. A fiery explosion that emits a dangerous amount of concentrated radiant energy, arc flash is one of the most common hazards utility employees face when working with electrical equipment. Able to produce a blast wave equivalent to several sticks of dynamite, an arc flash produces effects that can be deadly and may include damaged hearing or eyesight and severe burns, not to mention the staggering financial costs that result from these accidents.

This article reports that in today's perpetually resource-constrained operating environments, it is possible to manage the costs associated with hazmat management without compromising regulatory compliance, environmental performance and workers' health and safety. Many chemical process facilities currently use a computerized purchasing or procurement system, and these systems often include a module that allows environmental health and safety staff review and approve of incoming hazardous materials. Next the chemical or product is typically tracked using some type of bar coded radio-frequency identification inventory-management system so that on its location-specific usage can be recorded. Material Safety Data Sheets are acquired and tracked, often via a computerized document and data management system that is tied into procurement and chemical tracking.