By: Tom West, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, COSS, Contributor “More than 70% of companies are still stuck in ‘pilot purgatory’” when adopting digital technologies, according to the World Economic Forum. From our perspective, automation efforts frequently stall because they fail to interact with a plant’s most important asset—its people. Connected workers are a massive opportunity to increase…
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By: Omar Vikin, Contributor Worker health and safety is a large priority for employers, and it is not just for compliance reasons. Companies realize that investing in human capital enhances long-term business performance; mitigates workers’ risk from dangerous situations; and creates value for employees. One of the leading causes of work-related injuries is exposure to…
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By: Maureen Paraventi, Chief Editor, Workplace Material Handling & Safety There’s no question that personal protective equipment (PPE), along with engineering controls and safe work practices, is vital to helping workers avoid injuries—or worse. Nonetheless, under certain circumstances, PPE can actually increase the chances of someone suffering harm while on the job, by making those…
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By: Princeton Tec, Contributor Safety considerations in confined spaces are particularly important considering OSHA’s recently issued standard for construction work in confined spaces (Subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926). The new standard recognizes that such spaces can present physical and atmospheric hazards that can be avoided, if recognized and addressed prior to entry. It is…
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