March 2018

NFPA 70E: A look at the 2018 edition

The updated standard highlights hazard elimination and human performance, and adds an arc flash PPE table

February 25, 2018

The National Fire Protection Agency’s standard for electrical workplace safety, NFPA 70E, is revised every three years. Safety+Health presents an overview of some key elements of the 2018 edition.

Is your workplace prepared for a tornado?

Experts offer tips on keeping employees safe

February 25, 2018

Alan Ferguson

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Spring is considered tornado season for much of the United States, but tornadoes can occur any time of the year. How can employers ensure their workers are prepared?

Safety in store: From the back room to the parking lot, retail workers face many hazards on the job

Retail workers experienced a combined injury and illness rate higher than the construction industry in 2016. Experts say top-down commitment is needed to prevent a work environment that values inventory over safety.

February 25, 2018

Joe Bush

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Retail workers experienced a combined injury and illness rate higher than the construction industry in 2016. Experts say top-down commitment is needed to prevent a work environment that values inventory over safety.

Editor's Note: Getting serious about tornado safety

February 25, 2018

Melissa J. Ruminski

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Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the importance of taking tornado safety seriously.

Safety Leadership: It’s time for a revolution in behavior-based safety

February 25, 2018

Susan Murphy

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“Safety – and the issues surrounding it – is far different from when behavior-based safety first came onto the scene,” says Susan Murphy from DEKRA Insight, who presents five principles for creating a modern injury-reduction system.

All About You: Give a helping hand

February 25, 2018

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Working with a spirit of service can have “a profound influence on your attitude and feelings,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who encourages readers this month to “make a regular habit of asking employees how you can help them.”

Safety+Health readers share how they got into the EHS field