By: Cory Portnuff, University of Colorado Hospital, Audiologist and National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Expert With the widespread use of wireless earphones, many workers are requesting the option to listen to music. Employers should consider several factors in whether earphones are appropriate: Auditory Awareness: Is the workplace a safe place to be using earphones? Can…
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We sat down with the folks at Examinetics to discuss the company’s recent launch of a unique hearing conservation solution. Read about their state-of-the-art, tablet-based testing platform and other innovative solutions for hearing protection/conservation. 1. Last year, Examinetics launched Salux™, described as an “innovative, tablet-based hearing conservation solution.” Can you tell us more about what…
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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: 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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By: Cynthia Horn, Contributor Across any plant operation, safety managers and industrial hygienists play a huge role in making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day. They’re constantly keeping their finger on the pulse of operations—meaning the term “real-time detection” isn’t new. However, the term real-time detection has morphed significantly over the…
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By: Dan McLean, Contributor As businesses show more interest in aligning with the principles of environment, social and governance (ESG), there’s an obvious overlap in concerns between EHS and ESG, and the one will most definitely help the other. “With ESG, there’s a triple bottom line—profit, people and the planet—that will be demanded not only…
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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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By: Barbara T. Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief In 2022, the RDG Media team, with the help of Market Research Support Consultants, LLC, conducted a study to understand the current and expected usage of various products and services as they applied to safety and material handling. The 2023 Safety Study’s results have helped to provide detailed information on…
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