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Why Properly Servicing Equipment is Important

Due to the use of complex machinery and equipment and potentially hazardous materials, manufacturing settings carry a wide range of risks. As such, properly servicing…

Maintaining Working Areas in Industrial Settings

Slips, trips and falls are responsible for many industrial accidents and accidental deaths in the workplace. Paying close attention to the areas where we walk…

Cybersecurity Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry

Over the past few years, the manufacturing sector has experienced rapid technological advancements. Innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), smart machinery, equipment monitoring software, digital sales…

2025 Manufacturing Industry Trends

The manufacturing industry plays a key role in driving economic growth, producing a diverse range of goods essential to global markets. In recent years, this…

OSHA Publishes Notice on Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard

Recently, OSHA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register regarding heat injury and illness prevention. If finalized, the new standard will apply…

OSHA’s Updated Hazard Communication Standard

On July 19, 2024, OSHA’s updated final rule on its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) went into effect. The amendments address issues that arose during the…

2024 Manufacturing Industry Trends

Manufacturing businesses contribute significantly to the economy by utilizing raw materials to create a wide range of finished products. In recent years, this industry has…

Creating a Safer Workplace: The Crucial Role of Comprehensive Safety Orientations in New Employee Onboarding

Ensuring a safe work environment is paramount for businesses across diverse sectors. One effective strategy to achieve this goal is by conducting comprehensive safety orientations…

Wait, We Did All This Work to Implement MFA, and Threat Actors Can Readily Bypass It?

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is supposed to protect our networks. And it does in many respects, but it is not a failsafe or a crutch to…

2023 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards – Manufacturing

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most…

AI Reads the Fine Print (Leader’s Edge)

This article was originally published on Leader’s Edge Contracts can bring unanticipated risks, but finding those can be a slow and expensive process. An AI…

Navigating Product Recalls: Protecting Your Business and Reputation

As a manufacturer, your customers anticipate that your products will be safe and dependable. Despite your best efforts to ensure your goods are suitable for…

OSHA’s Proposed Revisions to Employee Involvement in Inspections

On August 30, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at revising its existing regulations concerning…

Risks Businesses Face During an Economic Downturn

An economic downturn can be a serious threat to manufacturers that haven’t thoroughly evaluated their business model. While devising creative solutions to keep your business…

Process Safety Management

Various businesses have fought for years to prevent unexpected discharges of poisonous, flammable, or reactive gases and liquids in hazardous chemical processes. These emissions can…