Jan 01: New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Workplace Safety
Jan 02: DUI Serious Matter
Jan 03: Help Prevent the Spread of COVID, RSV & Other Flu-like Illnesses:
Jan 04: 2023 MSHA Fatalities
Jan 05: 5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Powder-Actuated Tool
Jan 06: Mind on Tasks
Jan 07: Cold Stress: How Cold is Too Cold?
Jan 08: Loading Docks: 5 Steps for Safe Operations:
Jan 09: To be Seen is Your Responsibility
Jan 10: 6 Common Signs of Work-Related Fatigue
Jan 11: Can You Identify These Health & Safety Signs?
Jan 12: Cell Phones
Jan 13: Sun Damage is Still a Risk During Colder Months
Jan 14: Tool Quiz
Jan 15: Machinery and Equipment Safety
Jan 16: Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
Jan 17: Caught-In Hazards
Jan 18: Ladder Safety
Jan 19: Stroke Prevention
Jan 20: Sudden Traffic Stops
Jan 21: A Can-Do Attitude Can Get You Killed
Jan 22: Disabled Vehicles
Jan 23: Parking lot Safety
Jan 24: When Confidence Becomes Carelessness!
Jan 25: Distracted Driving Consequences
Jan 26: Detecting Deadly Carbon Monoxide on Boats
Jan 27: Towing a Trailer Safely
Jan 28: How Important is Your Hand
Jan 29: How to Prevent OSHA’s Fatal Four on Construction Sites
Jan 30: Donnie’s Accident
Jan 31: Workplace Violence

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is planning a new inspection
initiative that will focus on conducting enhanced enforcement and compliance assistance efforts in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. A primary goal of this initiative will be to prioritize OSHA inspection activities in workplaces where workers are typically exposed to high levels of silica, and to identify hazards and ensure prompt abatement.

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As President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – South Florida Chapter, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bobby Glass, ASP, CHST, CSMP and I’m currently the Director of Safety for Centerline, Inc., located in Palm City, FL. I’ve been an active member, of ASSP, since 1999 and in the past several years, I’ve held several positions with the most recent position being that of President for 2020-2021/board member and I’ve been selected to hold the position again for 2023-2024. It’s my honor to represent our Chapter and I pledge to uphold the bylaws of our charter and to do my best to enhance our local Chapter on an on-going basis. I encourage each of you to participate on all levels and really think about volunteering your time and eventually applying and holding positions within the chapter.

Each peer-reviewed issue of Professional Safety offers practical guidance, techniques and solutions to help occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals identify hazards, protect people, prevent injuries, improve work environments and educate management that investing in safety is a sound business strategy. Annual subscription is included with your membership.

The WISE Mentoring program successfully connects today’s most talented and experienced women mentors with rising and aspiring mentees. This pairing is designed to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objective, skill development, career option consideration, and network formation. All discussions are strictly confidential between the two parties. If you are an SH&E practitioner seeking to chart a successful career path or a seasoned pro eager to share experiences and insight, please visit the ASSP WISE website for more information.