.png){kind=logo}
MANUFACTURING AND THE 5S METHOD
Organization and cleanliness can help manufacturers avoid lost productivity and unplanned downtime. Graphic ...
Can You Dig It? Promote Safe, Responsible Excavation During National Digging Safety Month
Workers face unique hazards on any jobsite that includes digging or trenching. According to the Bureau of ...
Fire won't wait. Plan your escape during National Fire Prevention Week October 9-15th
In 2021, local fire departments responded to 1,353,500 fires in the US. That averages out to one every 23 ...
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Hearing loss happens slowly through years of exposure to loud noises. Here are some ways to help prevent ...
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...
Crucial Steps to Reduce Lockout Tagout Violations
Though simple and effective, lockout/tagout is a frequently violated workplace safety standard. Safety ...
Workplace Communication to Protect Young Workers
OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, ...
Is Your Workplace Prepared for Emergency Evacuations in the Dark?
While the Department of Energy (DOE) works to beef up power grids and make them more resilient, safety ...
OSHA's Severe Violator Program Shows Consistency
Eight years ago, OSHA established its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to target employers who heavily ...
Bedside Manner Starts on the Walls: Hospital Wayfinding
Great patient care starts with clear visual communication, and hospital wayfinding methods have been proven ...
SEO for Manufacturers
Search engine optimization for manufacturers are tactics that help get quality traffic to your website. Ruby ...
What does it take for an EPA Cleanup?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating 20 years of Superfund success. We talk with EPA ...
OSHA Construction Standards Changes
OSHA took a look at construction safety standards and made 14 revisions. Here are a few of the most ...
Businesses Deliver on Demands for COVID-19 Safety
Businesses are installing more signs and markings while doing what they can to ensure safety against COVID-19 ...
Manufacturers Highlight Best of 2020
The final chat of 2020 reflects on what manufacturers and supporters learned and ending the year on a lighter ...
Vintage Posters: Breaking Ground for Workplace Safety
Industrial workplaces have changed over the years, and so have the methods and messages of keeping workers ...
7 Tips for Safety Signs Workers Will Read
When done efficiently, safety signs warn workers of potential hazards to avoid injuries in the workplace. ...
3 Smart Ways to Improve Kanban
Sometimes, it's not smooth sailing after a company goes lean. Kanban is a workflow management method to ...
OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards
OSHA has published a rule that updates its eye and face personal protection requirements for general industry ...
Judge Upholds "'Midnight Rider"' Citation
Citations were issued following the death of Sarah Jones, a 27-year-old camera assistant. A federal judge ...
Store Hazardous Chemicals Safely
When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure safety. Appropriate ...
The New Realities of Virtual Events
In the past year, businesses have had to let go of traditional tradeshows and other in-person events. Virtual ...
Actions to Bridge the Skilled Trades Gap
This week's #USAMfgHour chat talks about the skilled trades gap. See how some manufacturers are wading ...
4 Tips to Strengthen Workplace Culture, Safety
Strong leadership in industry helps worker and workplace safety thrive. Learn why safety culture is ...
Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...
Lead Generation Strategies for Manufacturers
If your company is hungry for leads, there are tactics that could be more beneficial than others. Dave Meyer ...
Louisiana Flooding; How Signs & Posters Can Help Victims, Responders
Severe flooding ravaged the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, causing almost 11,000 people to seek refuge in nearly ...
OSHA Updates 30-Year-Old Safety & Health Plan Guidelines
OSHA announced its new recommended safety plan intended to aid employers, especially small- and medium-sized ...
Final REACH Deadline
As fiscal year 2015 comes to a close, chemical manufacturers and importers prepare for a pending deadline. As ...
Beware of Introducing New Hazards
Risk assessments need to be thorough and regular for all changes in the workplace, even when those changes ...
Lean | Not Just Grandpa's Optimization Tool
Lean has been around for decades, but it still has its place as businesses evolve and retain vitality. Big ...
Growing Market Calls for Bigger Cold Storage Facilities
The food warehousing industry is booming and companies are expanding their cold storage warehouses. These ...
OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...
COVID-19 Safety for 2021 and Beyond
In the past year, safety teams at industries throughout the U.S. have had to learn how to adapt through the ...
OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...
Utilizing Effective Websites for Manufacturing
Having an online presence when it comes to business is more than just having a website. Rebecca Hart of Drive ...
Safety Campaigns Heat up for Summer
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in high ...
OSHA and Ironworkers Partner for Safety Outreach
OSHA and Ironworkers are partnering up to help boost safety programs and prevent the most common injuries, ...
Lack of Signs at Olympic Games in Rio Adds to Confusion
At the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, 500,000 visitors from more than 200 countries will visit and many ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pipe Marking
A pipe marking best practices resource describing pipe marking requirements, how to retrieve data, and ...
Respiratory Health Toolkit
OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the Hospital Respiratory ...
Quality Takes Control at Woodward Aerospace
Lean principles and safety best practices run the show at Woodward Aerospace. The company prides itself in ...
Keeping Your Digital Space Organized
Experts at Striven chat about unlocking productivity gains by creating and maintaining an organized digital ...
State Departments of Transportation Win Awards for Public Projects
As a supplier to Departments of Transportation (DOTs) throughout the U.S., Duralabel would like to ...
Tips to Make Air Compression Safety a Breeze
Workplace injury incidents involving compressed air are still problematic. Employers can help ensure the safe ...
Ways to Save Money in Maintenance
Numerous and continuous problems can occur when facilities postpone or fail to plan maintenance. It will cost ...
Little-Known Historic Facts about Women and Occupational Safety
Duralabel offers up five little-known facts about women and occupational safety throughout history in ...
Create Multilingual Safety Signs & Labels
Google Translate helps users create multilingual signs and labels; the free tool can translate 90 different ...
Is Your Building Safe? Apple Design a Pain in the Glass
From concept to design, to working inside, buildings are formulated to house sustainable safety practices. ...
Report: Struck-by Hazards Lead Cause of Fatal/Nonfatal Injuries
Between 2011 and 2015, struck-by injuries increased 2.5 percent, according to The Center for Construction ...
New NIOSH App's Got Your Back
Workers can now use safe, proper lifting techniques through a cell phone program that helps its user assess a ...
Creating Flow with the Warehouse Flow Advisor
The warehousing industry is bustling. Keeping up with demand and within budget are crucial for operational ...
Injured Woodworker Details Importance of Machine Guarding
Years after a board impaled his hip, a woodworker's pain continues. He details the importance of machine ...
Roofing Work Demands Climb in Storm-Hit Areas
Roofing work demand is high after storms on the East Coast. The roofing industry already is facing a worker ...
Simple Tips for Safety as Manufacturing Powers On
Growth and demand in the manufacturing industry shows no sign of slowing down. This rapid demand also ...
Improving Safety Programs | Why the Fuss?
Safety isn't the workplace enemy. There are many benefits that come from amplifying safety, and there are ...
Golden Opportunities in Modern Mining Safety
Extracting minerals from the earth requires mighty labor. A lot of the processes in mining have changed in ...
Keep Exits Clear and Avoid Obstruction Violations
While it seems common sense to not block emergency exits, it happens; even if clutter seems only temporary. ...
Nanotech is Not Beyond NIOSH?s Sight
As science progresses, NIOSH is staying on top of the change by creating tips on mitigating nanomaterial ...
American Chemical Society Adds Safety to Core Values
To help improve efforts in laboratory safety management, the American Chemical Society is focusing on ...
Trusting the Process: Improvement in Manufacturing
Process improvement in manufacturing has several benefits, but can be difficult to accomplish without the ...
Facebook Reveals Arc Flash Study, Safety Report
Facebook recently spoke up about two arc flash incidents at one of its data centers. Arc flash can cause ...
MSHA Adding More to "Rules to Live By"
MSHA recently announced it will be enhancing how it enforces its "Rules to Live By" initiative, as well as ...
Strategies for a Confident Supply Chain System
Today's supply chain systems are streamlining everything, from software to safety programs, for maximized ...
Simple Tips for Workplace Chemical Safety
New chemicals are created every day for a variety of applications in industry. Working with chemicals and ...
North Pole Toy Workshop Exposes Workers to 19 Hazards
Santa Claus dba "Santa's Toy Workshop" has recently been deemed to fall under the jurisdiction of OSHA due to ...
Efficiency and Safety Improvements in Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturing is continuously improving after a huge nudge from a year of disruption. How is food ...
Maintaining Safety in Modern Poultry Processing
Whether using new technology, it takes top-notch efficiency and safety to be successful in mass poultry ...
OSHA Update: Online Injury Filing Now Available
The webpage was built to comply with new record-keeping requirements, which took effect in January 2015. OSHA ...
Are Arc Flash Injury Rates on the Rise?
No matter what the reason, arc flash injuries are still a problem in industry. Lockout/tagout, one of the ...
A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...
HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure
Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...
Generating Quality Leads in Manufacturing
Finding the right leads for your business can be time-consuming and, sometimes, lead to nowhere. ...
ASSE to Become American Society of Safety Professionals
Group says the updated brand shows a clearer vision that will better reflect the organization's current ...
OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...
4 Wayfinding Errors and How to Fix Them
Employees should be able to find their way safely and efficiently around the workplace. When crucial signage ...
Inventory Management for Manufacturing 4.0
Industrial professionals need inventory management solutions that can handle the chaos of yesterday and the ...
OSHA Preps for Nationwide Safe + Sound Event
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week is Aug. 10-16, 2020. The nationwide effort uses events, activities, and social ...
OSHA Proposes Slips, Trips and Falls Regulation
The fatality ticker scrolls atop OSHA's website, serving as an ominous reminder that gravity is a force to be ...
Can Near-Miss Reporting Help Your Safety Program?
A near-miss reporting plan helps build a strong overall safety plan by reflecting on near misses and using ...
Mastering Customer Experience Optimization
Do you want to deliver the best customer experience from every point of business contact? Creating and ...
3 Ways to Improve Ammonia Handling
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
LNG Demand Calls for Effective Safety Solutions
Demand for liquid natural gas is surging. From liquefaction to transport to electricity generation, LNG is a ...
Columbus, Ohio Emerges as Smart City Challenge Winner
As a safety product supplier to US Departments of Transportation (USDOTs), Duralabel would like to offer ...
130 Years Strong, E.M. Duggan Thrives on Safety
E.M. Duggan is a fifth-generation, family owned mechanical contracting business in Massachusetts. For 130 ...
Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines
The Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines provide employers and workers with a sound, flexible ...
Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining
Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, and ...
OSHA Lists Top Workplace COVID-19 Violations
OSHA has been busy this year tackling workplace compliance and safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The ...
Small Business Gets Big Safety Program Assistance
OSHA and NIOSH are stepping up efforts to help small businesses improve safety through a new handbook and ...
Partnerships Pull Together for Grain Bin Safety
Over the past several years, the number of grain bin injuries and deaths have improved, but only slightly. ...
Mislabeled Bottle Causes Injury
An injury incident at a university lab prompts staff to better organize the lab, revisit chemical safety ...
The Present and Future of Women in Manufacturing
The number of women holding manufacturing jobs and other employment in industry is increasing but could use ...
OSHA Fines Five Contractors $115K for Safety Violations on One Project
At a Lincoln, Nebraska apartment building under construction, OSHA observed and cited five companies for 20 ...
Do Not Miss a Step in Ladder Safety Training
A government study found that most workers say they have not been trained on how to use a ladder safely. ...
First Aid Guidelines Revised
The American Red Cross and American Heart Association's first aid guidelines have been updated for the first ...
How to Be a Safety Leader Amid Disruption
As changes in the workplace arise, step up safety programs and meet guidelines. Use simple tips and best ...
Workplace Injuries & Illness Report
Nearly 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in ...
MSHA and Others Paving New Paths for Safety
With a rampant rise in injuries from mining haulage equipment, MSHA and others are stepping up education, ...
Technology Shoring Up Oil, Gas Efficiency
New technology and its data are helping offshore oil and gas take safety and efficiency to new heights. ...
Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...
Floor Marking Helps Maintain Safe Distances
Floor marking creates safe working and operating boundaries, but the possibilities are limitless. To help ...
Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist: Floor Marking
When organizing and cleaning up work spaces this spring, consider changing up floor marking for safety, ...
Floor Marking Helps Eliminate Confusion
Floor marking is a great way to indicate where pedestrian traffic should go. It also is a great way to ...
Plan Ahead: Enhance Emergency Safety
Accidents will happen, and so can emergencies. As equipment and processes change, it's important to keep ...
Store Hazardous Chemicals Safely
When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure safety. Appropriate ...
Simple Tips for Workplace Chemical Safety
New chemicals are created every day for a variety of applications in industry. Working with chemicals and ...
HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure
Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...
3 Ways to Improve Ammonia Handling
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
Labeling is Crucial in Bulk Chemical Handling
Safety in handling bulk chemical unloading is a procedure that requires careful work and optimal ...
Tips for Better Chemical Safety Management
Workplace chemical safety is all about understanding the risks and following proper protocol. Train and ...
Improper Hazardous Material Shipping is Costly
Every year, there are a list of companies that fail to properly ship hazardous material. Lapses in safety ...
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...
OSHA's Severe Violator Program Shows Consistency
Eight years ago, OSHA established its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to target employers who heavily ...
OSHA Construction Standards Changes
OSHA took a look at construction safety standards and made 14 revisions. Here are a few of the most ...
7 Tips for Safety Signs Workers Will Read
When done efficiently, safety signs warn workers of potential hazards to avoid injuries in the workplace. ...
OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards
OSHA has published a rule that updates its eye and face personal protection requirements for general industry ...
OSHA Updates 30-Year-Old Safety & Health Plan Guidelines
OSHA announced its new recommended safety plan intended to aid employers, especially small- and medium-sized ...
OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...
OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...
OSHA and Ironworkers Partner for Safety Outreach
OSHA and Ironworkers are partnering up to help boost safety programs and prevent the most common injuries, ...
Keep Exits Clear and Avoid Obstruction Violations
While it seems common sense to not block emergency exits, it happens; even if clutter seems only temporary. ...
OSHA Update: Online Injury Filing Now Available
The webpage was built to comply with new record-keeping requirements, which took effect in January 2015. OSHA ...
A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...
OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...
OSHA Preps for Nationwide Safe + Sound Event
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week is Aug. 10-16, 2020. The nationwide effort uses events, activities, and social ...
OSHA Proposes Slips, Trips and Falls Regulation
The fatality ticker scrolls atop OSHA's website, serving as an ominous reminder that gravity is a force to be ...
OSHA Lists Top Workplace COVID-19 Violations
OSHA has been busy this year tackling workplace compliance and safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The ...
OSHA Fines Five Contractors $115K for Safety Violations on One Project
At a Lincoln, Nebraska apartment building under construction, OSHA observed and cited five companies for 20 ...
Larger OSHA Fines, Here We Come
OSHA fees will increase for the first time in 25 years, with larger fees to become effective by August 1, ...
OSHA Eye & Face Protection Standards: 3 Steps to Eye and Face Safety
Eye and face protection that meets OSHA standards is achievable with knowledge, proper PPE, and the right ...
OSHA Aligns with American Red Cross
OSHA and the American Red Cross renewed their alliance to continue efforts in reducing workplace incidents ...
OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...
OSHA and Canada Partner for Chemical Labeling System
Canada and the United States have been working together to align their laws for classifying and labeling ...
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations for 2020
OSHA shared its top 10 standard violations for fiscal year 2020 through the National Safety Council. The ...
Cal/OSHA Encourages Hep A Education and Prevention
Recent increases in hepatitis A contractions in California and Michigan have prompted OSHA to remind ...
OSHA Issues New Construction Safety & Health Program Recommendations
This past fall, OSHA updated its recommendations for safety and health programs in general industry, for the ...
OSHA Does Not Investigate Arc Flash Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant
Three workers were hospitalized after a panel arced in a plant on the bank of the Ware River, currently being ...
OSHA Lines Up: Time to Tackle Safety
OSHA is set to investigate businesses with high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses. Workplaces ...
Safety Notes: The Importance of Safety Communication
Is your company cultivating a strong safety culture? It's important to cultivate and develop strong ...
Safety Audit: Electrical Safety Gap Analysis
No electrical system is without gaps. Often, third parties are best equipped to evaluate existing HSE ...
Biggest OSHA Sign Compliance Challenges
When it comes to signs in the workplace, opinions vary on why they are necessary and if they even work. One ...
OSHA and SMRP Team Up for Safety
A fifth of fatal occupational injuries stems from those working in installation, maintenance, and repairs. To ...
What If Your Signs Aren't Working?
How do you know if your safety signs are getting ignored? Conduct a self-audit to see where you can ...
OSHA Renews Efforts to Prevent Amputations
OSHA renews efforts to train, educate, and inspect machinery to help prevent amputations. No job is worth ...
Next OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Meeting Set?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's meeting this month is still set for New Orleans in a ...
New Head of DOL, OSHA Delivers Empowering Speech at G20 Meeting
Now in his new role as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta joined international labor and employment ...
Safe Distancing for Electrical Work
In a recent Facebook poll, electrical workers said that work area and arc flash boundaries were among their ...
OSHA Announces New Pilot Program to Expedite Case Processing
OSHA has a new pilot program aimed specifically at helping safety whistleblowers, who may fear the impacts of ...
OSHA Increases Penalties for 2021
As of Jan. 15, 2021, OSHA's civil penalties for violations of workplace safety and health standards are 1.8 ...
Trenching Deaths Prompt OSHA to Act
It only takes a moment for 3,000 pounds of dirt to fall on an unsuspecting trench worker. On average, there ...
OSHA Region 3 Kicks Up Construction Industry Hazard Awareness
OSHA is pushing awareness to help lower the number of deaths and injuries from the Fatal Four main hazards in ...
New Rule on Public Disclosure of Work Injury Data
On May 11, OSHA issued a final rule that requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness data ...
Trench Violations, Injuries Spark OSHA Program
After noticing an increase in trench work violations, injuries, and deaths, OSHA is ramping up educational ...
OSHA and ACC Unite for Chemical Safety
Working along with the American Chemistry Council, OSHA has begun a campaign on diisocyanate awareness and ...
OSHA Issues Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Guide
OSHA has published a new training resource to help small businesses comply with the 2015 Confined Spaces in ...
OSHA Announces Confined Spaces Rule
In dangerous work environments, you can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel. This month, OSHA ...
Safety Signs That Wow OSHA and Get Results
One of the most cost-effective tools in a safety arsenal are safety signs. Where should compliance signage ...
OSHA to Launch New Enforcement Measures
OSHA will place less emphasis on counting the number of inspections it conducts; instead, it has developed a ...
Study: Training Lacks for Immigrant Workers
A recent study shows that immigrant workers at smaller construction firms are less likely to have safety ...
OSHA Extends Deadline for Reporting Injury, Illness Data
OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is accessible online, where employers can provide their 2016 OSHA ...
OSHA Revises Construction Rules for Confined Spaces
Rule affects general contractors and specialty-trade and employers involved in residential construction. In ...
OSHA Announces Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
OSHA pushed through updated standards for walking-working surfaces in late 2016. A walking-working surface is ...
Top 10 Serious and Willful OSHA Violations
While data is still preliminary, OSHA's Top Ten Citation List for 2015 reveals trends in serious and willful ...
BLS, OSHA Report: Fatal Work Injuries Continue to Increase
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 5,190 U.S. workers died on the job in 2016. Effective visual ...
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Construction Crystalline Silica Standard
OSHA announced recently it will delay enforcing the crystalline silica standard that applies to the ...
Safety Sign Failures Can Be Costly
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signage requirements for safety and compliance. A ...
OSHA Postpones Slips, Trips and Falls Regulation
The final rule is now slated for publication in April. OSHA has postponed reviewing its final rule addressing ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pipe Marking
A pipe marking best practices resource describing pipe marking requirements, how to retrieve data, and ...
Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining
Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, and ...
Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control
The Silver Eagle Refinery explosion released a tidal wave of broken glass. Homes were pushed off their ...
OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...