January 2003Six workers are killed and dozens more are injured after fine plastic powder ignites at the West Pharmaceutical Services plant in Kinston, NC.
February 2008An explosion kills 14 workers and injures 38 more at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, GA.
January 2011Three flash fires over a
Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. These are only a few of the issues personal protective equipment manufacturers address to keep workers safe in a changing landscape. Safety+Health spoke with leading PPE manufacturers on the ways
Eight years ago, Safety+Health asked National Safety Council workplace consultants about hazards they commonly spot during jobsite safety audits – and what safety professionals and workers can do about them. The resulting article is still popular on our website and continues to generate comments from readers. It spurred us to revisit the topic with current
Key points Employers who embrace the differences between generations will be able to develop more effective, efficient teams, experts say. The tools that have been available to each generation have been vastly different, so a one-size-fits-all approach to training and communication doesn’t work. Personal relationships with workers of all generations and strong soft skills can
Workplace emergencies can occur anywhere, at any time. “Whether you’re a small-business owner or a large-business owner, it’s important to start thinking about the plans that you have in place to prepare for both natural and man-made disasters as soon as possible,” said Jaclyn Rothenberg, director of public affairs and planning for the Federal Emergency
Key points Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone has overdosed. Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose include unresponsiveness; slow, shallow or difficulty breathing; and pinpoint pupils that don’t react to light. Nasal sprays are the most common form of naloxone and are available over the counter. Begin giving naloxone as quickly as possible
A pair of recent Supreme Court decisions are likely to have a significant effect on OSHA and other federal safety agencies. However, the court also denied a challenge to OSHA’s authority to regulate workplace safety.
In the most significant decision, the high court struck down a 40-year precedent known as the Chevron deference. In
Washington — The Supreme Court has struck down a 40-year precedent that will likely affect how OSHA and other federal agencies regulate safety and health. In the high court’s decision on Loper Bright Enterprises, et al, v. Raimondo, issued June 28, Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s five other conservative justices overturned the Chevron
A Safety Data Sheet’s 16 sections contain important, even lifesaving, information on chemicals used in the workplace. Yet employers and workers can get tripped up when trying to comprehend the details. “It’s important to train workers on how to properly read – and especially understand – the SDS,” said Atanu Das, owner of SDSWriter, an
Hot!Don’t touch!No! Since early childhood, we’ve been reprimanded – sometimes sharply – when doing something that might be unsafe. In the working world, that presents a challenge for safety professionals and supervisors. Those who want to praise someone for a job done safely may find that past experiences have “hardwired” workers to expect a “but