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Reducing Ergonomic Risks: Novel Material Handling Solutions
Finding new solutions to old ergonomic problems in material handling jobs is a mission for this manufacturer. Read about some of their innovative products. Customers rely on Knight Global for products that reduce ergonomic risk in their facilities. Knight Global designs ergonomic systems for manufacturing facilities. The Auburn Hills, Michigan, company opened in 1984 as […]
Academic Laboratory Rule Gives Hazwaste Determination Options
Tech Ergonomics–Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones
By David Micah Kaufman Our guest author today is the founder of BIGGER PIES!, a professional services consulting firm in San Francisco, and regular contributor to BLR publications. In this article, originally printed in BLR’s OSHA Compliance Advisor, Mr. Kaufman explains how to prevent MSDs when using new technologies. Ergonomics, literally the “study of work,” […]
Summer of Violence: Time to Review Your Workplace Readiness?
Even though the recent shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin did not involve work settings, they serve as an important reminder that violence may lurk when and where you least expect it. Although in most workplaces violence is not expected, it can erupt with little or no warning almost anywhere. That’s why you need to be […]
What Confuses Everybody About Universal Wastes? Lamps
Are You Prepared for Emergencies?
September is National Preparedness Month, which makes it a good time for refresher training on emergency preparedness. While this recognition is held in September to mark the anniversary of the 9/11/01 attacks, emergencies also include natural disasters, fires, chemical spills, and other incidents. So your workers need to be prepared—especially in the workplace, where so […]
$1 Million Fine for Leaking Plastics—September Enforcement Wrap-Up
The Best Way to Promote Training to Upper-Management
Office Safety: Flying High at United Airlines
Here’s a company that emphasizes safety at its customer contact center and has achieved remarkable results. Last fall, United Airlines’ Detroit Customer Contact Center was named a Star VPP worksite by Michigan OSHA. It was the first Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification for United Airlines. Kerry Fischman, senior staff specialist for corporate ground safety, says […]