Advances in design and materials have led to lighter-weight safety shoes that provide strong protection and enhanced traction, helping to reduce worker fatigue.
Streamlight's Wedge, a line of everyday carry—or EDC—lights with a thin, flat compact design that enables it to go almost anywhere you do, has won avid fans among recreational and industrial users. It's built with USB-C rechargability.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration charged businesses $132.3 million for violations of its 10 most cited regulations in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the year before. Failing to protect workers from on-the-job falls was the most cited regulation for the 13th year in a row.
Tracking and investigating close calls can help companies identify hazards and set policies that prevent more serious accidents, OSHA says. Here’s what you need to know.
State-of-the-art sanitation and hygiene equipment like Georgia-Pacific’s enMotion® paper towel dispenser helps food-processing companies avoid product contamination. Here’s how.
Dressing correctly for cold weather work—which includes layering your garments and choosing gear that’s flexible enough to do your job—is the key to avoiding potentially serious exposure-related health problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Workplace safety training that goes above and beyond what’s required in existing regulations can prevent employee injuries, reduce operating expenses and simplify compliance. Here’s what you need to know.
Hot work permits are required when welding torches and other flame-generating tools are used outside of designated safe zones. Here’s what you need to know in order to comply with federal regulations.
Virtual and augmented reality tools are bringing U.S. companies a step closer to providing real-world training for hazardous jobs without exposing inexperienced workers to physical danger.
Want to make your workplace safer? MSC can help, with services from on-site evaluations and assessments to fee-based training in topics including lockout/tagout systems, fall protection and electrical hazards.