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Eleven miners were injured as a result of an arc flash over a recent six-month period, according to a safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

If a fire broke out at your workplace, would workers know what to do? Do they know what procedures to follow?

If your facility is considering installing EV charging stations, the Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends a site assessment conducted by a trained and qualified electrician.

Do your workers know how to respond to emergency situations?

Many devices, including personal gas monitors, are powered by lithium batteries, some of which (lithium-ion batteries) are rechargeable.

In Episode 38, the S+H team examines the April issue’s feature story on workplace fire drills. Also, Lori Guasta, senior director of consulting services at NSC, discusses fatigue in the workplace and beyond in the “5 Questions With …” interview.

Are your workplace fire extinguishers in the right place? According to the National Fire Protection Association, employers need to consider two key factors: accessibility and visibility.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here’s what OSHA says an effective program looks like.