Category: News
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American Eagle’s “Great Genes” Campaign Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
Sydney Sweeney helped American Eagle sell a lot of jeans. But the brand’s “Great Genes” campaign also stirred backlash over beauty standards and cultural blind spots. Viral doesn’t always mean harmless. Read my full editorial to see why this ad struck a nerve.
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How to Improve Eyewash Station Safety in Healthcare Workspaces
In high-risk environments, eye injuries are common but preventable with improved labeling and safety protocols. Effective eyewash station visibility and consistent signage can significantly enhance emergency responses and overall eye safety in clinical labs and sterile processing departments.
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What New HVAC Codes Means for A2L Refrigerants in 2025
What Are A2L Refrigerants? A2L refrigerants are a class of chemicals defined by ASHRAE Standard 34 as having low toxicity and mild flammability. Examples include R-32, R-454B, and R-1234yf. These refrigerants are gaining traction because they offer a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) compared to older refrigerants like R-410A and R-404A. …
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How to Build a Culture of Safety in Manufacturing Facilities
Building safety is crucial in preventing workplace hazards and incidents. Regular inspections, maintenance, and effective communication through signage help identify risks and ensure compliance. A strong safety culture encourages accountability among employees, reducing injuries and operational disruptions.
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What is HazCom? Your Guide to Chemical Labeling, GHS, & OSHA Standards
HazCom, established by OSHA, is vital for workplace safety, ensuring accessible chemical hazard communication through standardized labeling. Employers must implement training, maintain compliance, and use effective labeling systems to reduce risks and citations, ultimately enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
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Women Pave the Way in Construction Industry
Women hold a growing fraction of the construction industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Who Are the Trailblazers? With women entering the construction field at increasing rates, who do we have to thank for paving the way? Alongside these pioneers stand an increasing number of woman-owned businesses.…
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Don’t fall victim to phishing
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the world has shifted the way the workforce operates. More and more people wanted workplace flexibility, and since then cybercrime has skyrocketed. Phishing, a cyberattack that can come through email or text, is intended to pass off a message as legitimate through the disguise…
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Top 3 cyberattack trends in 2022
We continually see cybersecurity popping up in our newsfeeds, but why? The cost of being attacked has increased, a price many companies can no longer afford and have instead redirected their focus into preventative measures. Last year, Cybercrime Magazine said cyber-related crimes would likely cost $10.5 trillion by the year…
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The war in Ukraine creates spike in cyberattacks
We as a society are frequently reminded of how far we have become. While we continue to watch the war unfold from behind our screens, many tech savvy people around the world have rallied in support of Ukraine. They’ve banded together to put an end to Putin’s propaganda across the…
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Anonymous targets Russian communications
For the past 2 weeks, Russia has been at war with Ukraine. Multiple countries, including the United States, have enacted sanctions to slow down Russia’s attacks. The infamous hacker group Anonymous entered the chat Feb. 27 to show their support of Ukraine by hacking into Russian broadcast channels. The footage…
Nicole Johnson 