A cough can travel as fast as 50 mph and expel almost 3,000 droplets in just one go. Sneezes are even more forceful —they can travel up to 100 mph and create upwards of 100,000 droplets.
Full article: Prevent the spread of COVID-19 with cough and sneeze shields
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Workplace safety considerations in recognition of National Electrical Safety Month
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), in 2018, nearly one in ten workplace electrical injuries were fatal, and more than half of these occurred in the construction industry.
Full article: Workplace safety considerations in recognition of National Electrical Safety Month
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How to implement proper cleaning and sanitation as companies get back to business
Whether businesses and facilities are preparing to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdowns, or they are performing ongoing efforts to keep their space as clean and sanitized as possible, Goodway Technologies is offering some tips to keep surfaces and the indoor environment safer and cleaner for its occupants. Goodway, which manufactures specialized cleaning and sanitation equipment, has been implementing these steps as they continue to produce solutions for the wide array of industries seeking solutions to keep their employees, customers, and any building occupants safe and healthy.
Full article: How to implement proper cleaning and sanitation as companies get back to business
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Safety and health CEOs discuss role of profession in pandemic recovery
The CEOs of the nation’s three leading safety organizations teamed up for an insightful discussion about how the occupational safety and health profession is evolving and expanding its presence as industries recover from COVID-19. The free webinar, “COVID-19: A Safety and Health CEO Perspective,” features Jennifer McNelly of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Lorraine Martin of the National Safety Council (NSC) and Larry Sloan of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Full article: Safety and health CEOs discuss role of profession in pandemic recovery
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Post-pandemic: What’s the new normal?
The history of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being written. When this pandemic ends – and it will end – a new normal may last for months, years, or forever. Planning for the after-effects of a pandemic is necessary.
Full article: Post-pandemic: What’s the new normal?
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Manage workforce competencies to increase hiring success
Oil and gas workers face numerous hazards daily, including the risk of fires, explosions, falls, confined spaces, machine malfunctions and much more, which is why employers take every precaution to protect their personnel, assets and the environment.
Full article: Manage workforce competencies to increase hiring success
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Featured Product: Your Safe, Quality Food Starts Here
From protective clothing and gloves to facility identification and more, the Nelson-Jameson Safety & PPE Catalog is 256 pages of personal protective equipment and facility safety products designed to keep employees safe in the food industry.
Full article: Featured Product: Your Safe, Quality Food Starts Here
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How we lose safety judgment & skill development
Since mind not on task is bound to happen if you know how to do something well, there is much more “leverage” or efficiency in getting people to put more effort than they are currently making (none) into improving their safety-related habits.
Full article: How we lose safety judgment & skill development
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The toughest job in safety? It could be cleaning up toxic messes
The OSHA standards below require employers to certify training. Which requires “A written certificate shall be given to each person so certified”?
Full article: The toughest job in safety? It could be cleaning up toxic messes
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How to prevent your employees from driving distracted
Distracted driving occurs any time you take your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and mind off your primary task: driving safely. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash.
Full article: How to prevent your employees from driving distracted
Source: Safety Best Practices