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What soft skills can be practiced using virtual reality?

During this free webinar, we will delve into the fundamental principles of PFA and explore how it aligns with TWH and the Americans with Disabilities Act in both on-the-job and off-duty scenarios. We will also briefly address OSHA reporting, the general duty clause and WV definitions. PFA is particularly crucial in evaluating fitness for duty following critical incidents, and it can help prevent suicide risk and aid those grappling with addiction.

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Oakland High School, a Rutherford County operated school, first opened in 1972. While the faces have changed over the decades, the overall mission to educate our youth has remained in focus. Most recently, Oakland High School Nurse Rebecca Fuqua has earned national certification with the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NCSN). The NCSN credential reflects a high level of competence and professionalism, and the registered nurse must demonstrate a commensur ...

Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 65% of those ladder fatalities came from movable ladders.

Join our panel discussion for this free webinar, where we will discuss how to: Put people first and keep a human-centered approach to implementing connected safety, Prioritize psychological well-being in organizational decisions, Build trust and confidence with effective change management strategies

What are the types of hearing loss, and what can be done to prevent it from happening at work?

Some of the topics covered during the event will include workplace violence, forklift handling and safety data sheets.

In this free webinar, Joe Brandel would discuss why the industry should consider transitioning from Type 1 to Type 2 hard hats, and what to consider with rotational motion and the role it plays in TBIs.

The company left the guard doors of a bottle-labeling machine open and turned off a safety switch, according to the agency.

OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.