June 2021

Makita Creates the World’s First Angle Grinder with a Non-Removable Guard

June 1, 2021

Q&A with David Fernandez, Makita’s Product Category Manager, Metal Working & Concrete Products (www.makitatools.com). Q. What made Makita U.S.A. develop the world’s first grinder with a non-removable guard? Makita has…

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Training for Lockout/Tagout

June 1, 2021

By: Brian McFadden, Contributor Many warehousing operations use motorized equipment, like conveyor systems, to maintain efficient workflows. Some workplaces have more specialized needs, like industrial refrigeration systems for cold-storage facilities.…

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How to Develop an Effective eLearning Program for all Learning Styles

June 1, 2021

By: Nzingah Ramos, Contributor Oftentimes, when people hear the term “online learning,” they think of someone clicking through a lengthy PowerPoint with paragraphs of text on the screen. This is…

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What to Consider When Looking for Cut-Resistant Gloves

June 1, 2021

By: Rick Pedley, Contributor Not all work gloves are equally protective, which can make buying the right pair of safety gloves overwhelming. While you could buy the most protective cut…

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High-Visibility Safety Apparel Standard Updated to Help Ensure Workers are Seen and Protected

June 1, 2021

ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Addresses Design, Performance and Materials for HVSA PPE By: Cristine Z. Fargo, Contributor As America’s roads and highways age and infrastructure is enhanced and rebuilt, we can expect…

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How Predictive Analytics is Reshaping the Battle Against Serious Injuries & Fatalities

June 1, 2021

By: Sean Baldry, Contributor Another Workers’ Memorial Day came and went on April 28. The event, established in 1970, is intended to raise awareness of the lives lost as a…

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COVID-19 Stress Among Your Workers?

June 1, 2021

Healthy Work Design and Well-Being Solutions Are Critical A NIOSH Science Blog post By: Jeannie A. S. Nigam, MS, Jessica M. K. Streit, PhD, MS, Tapas K. Ray, PhD, Naomi…

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The OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor: An Insider’s View

June 1, 2021

By: Edward Stern, Contributor OSHA has a powerful free tool to help employers (and employees) understand the agency’s Recordkeeping Rules. It is the OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor, at https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/osharecordkeeping.htm. Why it…

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Dealing with OSHA: More Inspections, Greater Citations Ahead

June 1, 2021

By: Phillip M. Perry, Contributor Employers trying to avoid costly OSHA citations are facing new challenges in the form of heightened enforcement activity and greater liability for workplace COVID infections.…

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Psychological Safety in the Workplace

June 1, 2021

By: Maureen Paraventi Among the National Safety Council’s (NSC) topics for National Safety Week is one that refers to the importance of feeling psychologically safe on the job as well…

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