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Industrial Scientific Corporation

Booth #4037

By wearing the Tango™ TX1 Single Gas Monitor, which includes two identical sensors for the detection of the same gas, workers will be the safest single-gas monitor users in the world. The Tango’s three-year runtime and patent-pending DualSense® Technology increase worker safety, regardless of bump test frequency, while reducing overall maintenance costs.

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Insect Shield

Protect outdoor workers from dangerous insects and harmful UV rays with the Insect Shield Technical Field shirt. Invisible, odorless Insect Shield technology is built in and repels mosquitoes, ticks and other insects that can cause Lyme disease and West Nile virus.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Booth #5437

J. J. Keller has a line of solutions specific to the oil & gas industry, including: Safety Compliance Manual; H2S, driver, and employee Safety Handbooks; Standards for Oil & Gas Handbook; online training courses; and more. Learn more about them at www.JJKeller.com.

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K-Sun Corporation

Booth #1104

Visit Booth #1104 at the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo and receive FREE MaxiSigns® V.2 Safety Sign-Making Software (a $499 value)! Try the K-Sun® PEARLabel® 400iXL Pipemarker and Safety Labeling Solution, an Energy Star, high-resolution printer with easy-to-use PipeMarker™ V8 and powerful MaxiLabel® Pro Ver 5 software. Make signs/labels/pipemarkers in-house, on-demand at great savings! Call (800) 622-6312 x214 or email us at info@ksun.com.

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MCR Safety

Booth #3737

Ninja® BNF (Breathable Nitrile Foam) unique polymer achieves outstanding abrasion resistance and provides greater comfort and longer wear due to its breathability. The N96785 features a lightweight 18-gauge nylon/spandex shell and a full coating of red flat nitrile with a second over-the-knuckle coating of black BNF. The double coating provides greater durability and creates a waterproof barrier.

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Mr. Chain

Booth #5716

We design and produce our products. Since 2012, we have added these products: Magnet Ring/Carabiner used to mark off aisles and loading docks; Snap Reflector with DOT reflective tape clips onto chain or any loop; and X-Treme Stanchion with a bladder for ballast, wheels, keyhole slot and c-hooks for ease of use.

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MSA

Booth #4007

MSA Fas-Trac® III Suspension has a lower nape strap; three levels of adjustment; smooth rotation/secure hold ratchet; integral comfort pad; no metal parts; an optional sweat-wicking accessory; and more. Fas-Trac III improves comfort, retention and stability; available for all MSA protective helmets.

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Nextteq

Booth #3755

Nextteq’s VeriAir Flex manual-inflating sample bags offer a patented design that allows a whole air sample to be collected without expensive sampling pumps or equipment. Simple, reusable, and made of durable multi-layer foil, VeriAir Flex bags are available in 1 and 5 liter sizes. A 1-liter VeriAir Flex Tedlar® bag is also available.

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PortaGas, Inc.

Booth #3751

Getting tired of dealing with empty calibration gas cylinders? PortaGas makes it easy and convenient with PortaGreen. Each cylinder comes with a prepaid return-shipping label. Once the cylinder is empty, simply strip off the shrink-wrap to reveal the prepaid FedEx return label and hand it off to your shipper.

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Portwest

Booth #1616

Portwest is a global manufacturer of workwear, flame-resistant clothing, safety footwear and gloves. We supply distributors in 86 countries and have recently opened our new U.S. distribution center in Louisville, KY. We welcome any distributor enquiries and guarantee U.S. certified quality products, stocked locally and at low prices.

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Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

Booth #3923

The new Maximum Safety® TuffMax5 provide users with cut and pinch point protection in general duty handling and oily conditions. Its HPPE fiber shell is lightweight and provides excellent dexterity, tactile sensitivity and cut resistance that is available in EN cut level 5.

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Rigid Lifelines

Booth #4015

Defy™ self-retracting devices are designed to be lightweight yet extremely durable and exceed OSHA codes and ANSI standards. They’re slim, sleek and compact, so you’ll hardly notice how well they have your back. Plus, they come in a variety of lengths to catch you and take gravity out of the equation. Learn more about our new fall protection family.

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Scott Safety

Booth #4517

The Meridian Universal Gas Detector is an innovative gas detection solution. Meridian’s single detector head supports combustible and toxic sensors. Designed for ease of use, Meridian significantly reduces upfront investment and ongoing maintenance costs. With global approvals and SIL2 certification from TUV-Rheinland, Meridian ensures best-in-class performance and safety.

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Skedco, Inc.

Booth #4404

Sked, the most versatile rescue stretcher available today, can be hoisted vertically or simply dragged or carried through the smallest of passageways. The Sked and Oregon Spine Splint II, combined with Skedco’s Sked-Evac Tripod and 4:1 mechanical system, can bring immobilized patient through holes as small as 11" x 15".

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Span International Training, LLC

Booth #2219

SPAN is the world leader in safety professional exam preparation workshops, self-study workbooks and software. Take your career to the next level – get certified (ASP, CSP, CHST, CHMM, OHST).

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Springfield LLC

Booth #939

DuPontTM Nomex® MHP from Springfield is a new high-performance fabric that provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, electric arc, and small molten-metal splash. Its lightweight strength, durability and FR protection make it ideal for multi-hazard industrial environments. NFPA 2112 certified and NFPA 70E 2 compliant. Call (516) 861-6250 or visit www.springfieldllc.com.

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Waldorf College

Booth #1254

Waldorf College online degree programs can give you the educational tools needed for a career in occupational safety. From the fundamentals of construction safety to accident investigation, our online education courses offer the knowledge essential to becoming an efficient safety professional. Learn and grow with Waldorf today!

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Prevent fatigue among shift workers

Adequate sleep is important for an individual’s health and well-being. Most experts recommend getting between seven and nine hours of sleep every day, which can be difficult to achieve, especially for people who work during nighttime hours or on a rotating shift schedule.




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Employee wellness

Poor eating habits and lack of physical activity are the major contributing factors to being overweight or obese in the United States, according to the World Health Organization. If people made the choices to eat better, engage in more physical activity and quit smoking, at least 80 percent of all heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes – and up to 40 percent of cancer – could be prevented, WHO says.




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Tips for avoiding shift-work sleepiness

Shift work may be a fact of life for many U.S. workers, but the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation warns that such work can have serious repercussions.




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Preventing prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is a rising epidemic that can significantly affect the workplace. Symptoms of prescription drug abuse can be hard to spot. However, if you suspect an employee is abusing or addicted to a prescription medication, contact human resources or your employee assistance program.




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Manage workplace stress

Work-related stress can have serious physical and emotional repercussions. The American Psychological Association states that work-related stress can cause stomach problems, sleep issues, headaches and irritability. Read APA's seven recommendations for managing stress.




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5 steps to properly wash your hands

CDC provides tips on how and when to wash your hands, and comments on the effectiveness of hand sanitizers.




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Do you have shift work sleep disorder?

Maybe you played games on your phone or tablet late into the night, or, as midnight approached, couldn’t help but watch one more episode of your favorite show. Whatever the case, many people head into work tired. But for some shift workers – people who perform their jobs outside the traditional 9-to-5 time frame – excessive fatigue at work may indicate something more serious.




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Promoting healthy eating at work

Has your workplace considered starting a healthy eating program? According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, “When a workplace can help employees to make wise food choices, as part of a workplace health program, it can influence the person’s long-term health and wellness.




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Fighting fatigue

Do you regularly arrive at work feeling tired, groggy or run-down? If so, you may not be getting enough sleep. It’s estimated that more than one-third of the U.S. workforce is sleep-deprived.




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Feeling stressed at work?

Do you regularly feel overwhelmed, anxious or stressed at work? You’re not alone.




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Having a holiday potluck at work?

Nothing brings people together like food. And with the holidays fast approaching, office potlucks will be kicking into full swing, so it’s a good time to talk about safe food-handling practices.




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Post-traumatic stress disorder in the workplace

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness. It can occur when a person experiences something frightening, stressful or overwhelming.




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Working with arthritis

If you have arthritis, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 23 percent of all adults in the United States – roughly 54 million people – have arthritis, a term that refers to more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect the joints.




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Be well

Achieving a work-life balance can be a challenge, and it’s easy to forget a simple necessity: Take care of yourself.




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Are you getting enough sleep?

Although it’s recommended that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, NIOSH notes that multiple factors may contribute to workers being sleep-deprived.




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‘Presenteeism’ and ‘leavism’: Bad for workers, bad for business

Anyone who has gone to school or has a job has probably heard the term “absenteeism.” But what about “presenteeism” and “leavism”? Although not as widely talked about, both presenteeism and leavism can have serious health and safety repercussions for both workers and employers.




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Fatigue

We’ve all heard that adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep a day. Missing out on good sleep can negatively affect your productivity, cognitive performance, vigilance, accuracy and judgment.




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Impairment

Impairment at work, whether from alcohol, marijuana or opioid use, is “a major roadblock to workplace safety, and the effects are more common than you think,” the National Safety Council says.




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Eating at your desk? Keep it safe

Do you regularly eat at your desk? If so, you’ll want to make sure to “give bacteria the pink slip the next time you desktop dine,” the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says.




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Focus on mental health

Workers might be facing a number of issues during the COVID-19 crisis that can have an impact on mental health, including furloughs and layoffs, social isolation, financial hardships and worries, and health concerns for themselves and their families.




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Feeling stressed at work?

Increased workloads, long hours, layoffs, work-life balance – these are just some of the reasons why you might be feeling stressed at work. And you’re not alone: Results of a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in January show that 84% of U.S. adults were experiencing at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, including anxiousness, sadness and anger.




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Stress in the workplace

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels among many workers have been through the roof. Studies have shown that between caregiving duties, job responsibilities and more, employees are feeling overwhelmed. And stress has been linked to health conditions such as cardiovascular issues, depression and obesity.




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Shift work: Tips for dealing with fatigue

For employees who work rotating or night shifts, remaining alert can be especially challenging when the body’s circadian clock is compromised – that is, the body is active when it believes it should be resting.




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Recognize the signs of opioid misuse

Opioid use disorder is defined by Johns Hopkins Medicine as a medical condition in which you’re unable to abstain from using opioids, and behaviors centered around opioid use that interfere with daily life.




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Quiz: Test your heart health IQ

February is Heart Health Month. Try this quiz.




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Address mental health in the workplace

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take time this month – and all year round – to promote awareness of worker well-being.




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Recognize the signs of impairment

Alcohol, cannabis, prescription drugs, fatigue and mental distress can all cause impairment in the workplace. “Impairment risks are everyone’s responsibility,” the National Safety Council says.




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Keep your vision healthy

Imagine for a moment that you’ve lost your ability to see, or that your sight has been significantly impaired. It’s a scary thought. However, you can take simple steps – starting today – to help keep your vision healthy, the National Eye Institute says.




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Working women and menopause: How employers can help

Menopause, when a woman’s menstrual cycle stops permanently, typically occurs between age 45 and 55. According to the National Institutes of Health, it can last anywhere from seven to 14 years.




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Help reduce the stigma around workers’ mental health

Experts say employers need to make workers’ mental health as high of a priority as physical health. A big step in that process: confronting the stigma that often accompanies mental health disorders.




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Hydrate for good health

Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.




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Returning to work after a brain injury

After a brain injury, a person “may experience difficulty performing his or her job safely, or in the same manner,” according to the Brain Injury Association of America. “Some may find they need to find other employment, while others can request adaptions in their workplace to accommodate their new needs.”




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Stay hydrated when working in the heat

Working outdoors in the heat puts you at risk of becoming dehydrated. But what exactly does that mean?