October 7, 2022
Mental health guidelines, cold stress prevention, construction safety best practices and more
The World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO calls on employers to address mental health
According to WHO and the International Labor Organization, depression and anxiety result in a loss of about 12 billion workdays per year. WHO recommends that employers accommodate the needs of workers with mental health conditions and has developed several guidelines for addressing mental health at work.
Studies, resources, trends, news
As the weather starts cooling off, safety professionals are transitioning from heat stress concerns to cold stress prevention. An Occupational Health & Safety article shares tips for managing cold stress using personal protective equipment (PPE). The article discusses outerwear, gloves, boots, fall protection and eye and face protection.
Best practices for construction safety
An Industrial Safety & Hygiene News article focuses on ways employers can improve safety in the construction industry. Topics include procedures, benchmarks, onboarding, training and equipment maintenance.
How to improve electrical safety
For the past three years, the Fluke Safety Survey has been focusing on attitudes toward several workplace safety topics. According to results, 95% of employees believe their workplaces could be safer and sentiments are mixed on who is most responsible. Over 70% of respondents also believe that electricians skip PPE at times for convenience and rely on technology to keep them safe.