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Safety Managers Have Their Say

May 23, 2023

Study Covers Training, Tech, Exec Buy-In Levels and More AI (artificial intelligence) safety training, labor shortages, supply chain challenges and PPE longevity – material handling / safety decision-makers had a lot to say about a number of key topics in a study commissioned recently by RDG Media. Wondering about the status of COVID-19 protocols in…

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Occupational Safety and Health Training

May 23, 2023

By: Henry E. Payne, Ph.D., Contributor All workers need occupational safety and health training. More pointedly, they require training on the specific hazards they will encounter at their distinct worksites. Workers are frequently injured or made ill on the job because they encountered job hazards they were either not aware of, or they lack training…

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How An Online Train The Trainer Course Improves Forklift/MEWP Training

May 23, 2023

By: Russ Niedzwiecki, Contributor Forklifts and MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) are familiar pieces of equipment in manufacturing facilities and warehouses of all types; however, there are significant safety concerns with both. Forklifts and MEWPs are both heavy and difficult to stop. Forklifts can tip over if the load they’re carrying is not properly balanced.…

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Registration Opens for Fall Session of SafetyFOCUS

May 22, 2023

Registration has opened for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS, the semi-annual in-depth education experience from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). The hybrid event will take place Sept. 18-22 in Arlington, VA, and online, helping workplace safety and health professionals expand their knowledge through collaborative learning and engaging discussions on a broad range of topics.…

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Werner to Increase Safety Training Events

May 2, 2023

Werner to host onsite and virtual training programs to support OSHA’s annual safety initiative Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, will almost double the number of safety training events this year by offering both on-site and virtual webinars. In support of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) National…

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Three Safety Experts Honored as ASSP Fellows

April 20, 2023

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is bestowing the honor of Fellow on three members who have made significant contributions to the occupational safety and health profession. Roger Jensen, Bruce Lyon and Georgi Popov are the 2023 recipients of the Society’s highest honor. Jensen, Ph.D., J.D., CSP, CPE, FASSP, is a professor at Montana…

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ASSP Launches Online Education Series on Standards

April 14, 2023

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is introducing a new workplace safety education series called “Stand Up for Standards” that debuts May 10 with a live two-hour webinar on fall protection. ASSP is a global leader in the development of occupational safety and health standards, helping safety professionals help their employers minimize on-the-job risks.…

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Help Protect Workers and Motorists During National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 10, 2023

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) was established more than two decades ago to increase attention to the need for motorists to exercise caution when approaching and passing through roadway work zones. This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 17-21 with the National Kickoff Event hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on April 18 at 10…

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ASSP Honors Krug for Work on Safety Standards

April 10, 2023

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Terry W. Krug, M.S., CSP, the recipient of the 2023 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his extensive work in developing and advocating voluntary consensus occupational safety and health standards. Krug is president and owner of Exceptional Occupational Safety and Health Advisors (EXOSHA) in Knoxville, TN.…

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Magid’s Manager of Environmental Health & Safety Offers Safety Tips

March 15, 2023

Safety Managers take on the hefty responsibility of keeping employees safe. They choose PPE, employ security measures, conduct training, and so much more. At Magid Glove & Safety, Susan Punter takes on this important role as the manager of environmental health and safety. As a leading manufacturer and distributor in the industry whose mission is…

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