Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
NIOSH Updates Guidance to Protect Law Enforcement Officers
Law enforcement officers face numerous dangers every single day. And yet, one in particular poses a hidden, yet pervasive occupational hazard: needlestick injuries. These injuries occur when officers encounter hidden or improperly discarded needles or syringes during...
MSHA Pauses Silica Rule: What That Means for You
Silica dust poses serious health and safety risks to mining workers. Prolonged inhalation of fine crystalline particles can result in silicosis, lung cancer, and other serious respiratory diseases. And, throughout all industries, approximately 2.3 million workers in...
7 Key Steps to Prevent Workplace Chemical Fires
Workplace chemical fires pose serious risks, from severe burns, toxic exposures, and even fatalities. Preventing chemical fires (and all fires) should remain one of your top priorities, in order to save lives, reduce injuries, avoid costly damages, ensure regulatory...
10 Key Benefits of Workplace Urinalysis Tests
Did you know that failing to conduct workplace urinalysis tests risks undetected health issues, increased safety hazards, legal liabilities, and missed opportunities for early intervention? In safety-critical roles where impairment testing should complement drug...
Cleaner Air, Stronger Heart: The Workplace Connection
Did you know that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for the loss of an estimated 17.9 million lives annually? Workplace-related cardiovascular diseases are induced by factors like job strain, long working hours,...
Key Insights from the 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
While grain handling remains a cornerstone of the agricultural industry, it nonetheless comes with its fair share of hazards. Recognizing the need for heightened safety awareness, the 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week recently took place from March 24 to 28. This...
7 Key Benefits of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication
In today’s fast-paced industrial environment, ensuring workplace safety is a top priority for employers and employees alike. That's why hazard communication in the workplace remains so crucial. It enhances safety by ensuring your employees are informed about chemical...
Protecting Workers Against Lethal Dangers of Confined Spaces
Whether it’s a storage tank, a silo, or an underground tunnel, confined spaces present unique risks that can quickly turn deadly if not properly managed. A confined space is defined as an area that is large enough for an employee to enter and perform work, has limited...
How EKG Tests Protect Employees and Ensure Compliance
EKG tests are more than just a medical procedure. They're a vital tool to help safeguard both your employees' health and workplace safety, ensuring hearts stay strong in high-stress environments. Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) tests are a critical tool in occupational...
8 Key Tips for Protecting Workers from Hazardous Gases
Respiratory protection in the workplace safeguards workers from harmful gases, preventing acute health issues, chronic illnesses, and fatalities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a healthier, more productive workforce. In January 2025,...