Items Tagged with 'Manufacturing'

Falls from height are a leading cause of workplace injuries in industrial environments. This “Industry Insight” explores how a rigid rail lifeline system can significantly reduce fall distances, prevent serious injuries and boost worker productivity. Fall protection, fall prevention, Manufacturing, Transportation Workers, Kee Safety Inc.

How can I maintain safety and sure footing in a messy, manufacturing environment with an abundance of slip/fall factors such as oil mist from machining or air tools, hydraulic fluids, etc.?

How has personal protective equipment evolved when it comes to safety footwear designed for indoor and manufacturing environments?

The Avetta "Insights" report takes real-world data from active company programs to share learnings with the industry and empower global risk leaders to make better-informed decisions and create a safer, more sustainable world.

The most recent quarterly outlook survey released by the National Association of Manufacturers reports that almost 75% of manufacturers affirmed that their top challenge remains attracting and retaining employees.

Iselin, NJ — A recent survey of manufacturing and warehouse employees shows that 75% receive less than 30 minutes of safety training a week, while 20% receive no weekly training.

Chicago — OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program to address on-the-job noise hazards in the Midwest manufacturing industry.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA is increasing its presence on construction sites and in manufacturing facilities as part of two state emphasis programs launched Nov. 16 in an effort to help ensure employers in these industries protect their workers from exposure to COVID-19.

Washington — Acting OSHA administrator Loren Sweatt is urging employers in the construction and manufacturing industries to “take a good, hard look at what your people are doing and what adjustments you can make” to prevent worker exposure to COVID-19.

Atlanta — A new toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is designed to help workplace safety and health professionals and public health officials assess manufacturing facilities’ COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.