Early industry declines in hearing loss coincided with a period when many food companies adopted policies requiring ear plugs in their plants. Current trends suggest an upgrade in
this type of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be warranted, but a simpler fix might improve the overall picture: ear plug training and education.
SafeStart CEO and author Larry Wilson and senior safety consultant Tim Page-Bottorff
recently spoke to Business Insurance reporter Joyce Famakinwa at the 2017 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Indianapolis about the future of workplace safety, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and workplace safety within a
Senators from both sides of the aisle are working together to try to make OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) a permanent part of federal occupational safety and health law.
A bill introduced by Republican Mike Enzi of Wyoming and Michael Bennet, a Colorado
Democrat, would codify the popular program that encourages worksites to go beyond
compliance regulations to boost worker well-being.
Hosted by the Colchester Firefighters Association, the Live Fire Training Tour saw 60
firefighters from all over the county participate in a weekend of hands-on training from
Draeger Safety Canada.
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