Safety Leadership: Exoskeletons, Process Lessons Learned, Distracted Drivers
EHS Today's parent company, Endeavor Business Media, has a number of brands that address safety concerns in their sectors. Here is a sample of some of those stories.
Beyond Iron Man: The Real-World Impact of Exoskeletons in the Workplace
New Equipment Digest contributor, Karl Zelik, who directs the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, at Vanderbilt University, discusses the benefits of exoskeletons for preventing back injuries and boosting worker productivity in the material handling industry.
Process Safety Lessons from Bhopal 40 years later
Chemical Processing columnist, Trish Kerin, director of IChemE Safety Centre, examines what can be learned from inherently unsafe industrial design.
Designing for the safe handling of dry powders
Pharma Manufacturing contributors, Dave DiProsper, a director of pharmaceutical process technology, and J.T. Cochran, senior process engineer at CRB, discuss how manufacturers can ensure that operators and facilities are protected against hazards.
These states have the most distracted professional drivers
FleetOwner senior editor, Jade Brahser, notes that distracted driving affects even the most seasoned commercial drivers.
The Critical Role of Workwear in Enhancing Machine Safety: An Integrated Approach
Machine Design contributor Nick Warrick, sales manager at All Seasons Uniforms, points out that when properly integrated with machine design and safety protocols, PPE forms a robust defense against the myriad risks present in manufacturing settings.