s AIHA asks for feedback on new heat stress mobile app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Falls Church, VA — The American Industrial Hygiene Association has unveiled a beta version of its new heat stress mobile app and is asking employers and outdoor workers to evaluate it. Full Article
s Workers’ comp study looks at the benefits of a robust psychosocial safety climate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest. Full Article
s Teaching older kids about workplace safety pays dividends, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show. Full Article
s Study looks at police officers, head injuries and mental health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Columbus, OH — Three out of 10 law enforcement officers have experienced a work-related head injury, putting them at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a recent study. Full Article
s Paper provides safety ‘template’ for emerging technologies By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend. Full Article
s Employer support may not appease ‘stuck’ workers who feel wronged: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Birmingham, England — Workers who feel stuck in a job they want to leave are more likely to respond to perceived safety-related wrongdoing with retaliatory behavior – even when employers show support. Full Article
s Mold in space: Can researchers help protect astronauts’ health? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Columbus, OH — Moisture and mold go together – even in space – so it’s important to control dust and humidity in space stations to protect astronauts, researchers say. Full Article
s Challenges persist for LGBTQIA+ workers, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Atlanta — Although a majority of LGBTQIA+ workers say they have strong support from allies on the job, more than half still report discrimination and prejudice, which can make them feel unsafe, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
s Worker mental health: New resources from EU-OSHA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Bilbao, Spain — A new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work suggests practical measures – such as changes in work environment, hours and patterns, as well as tasks and equipment – that employers can implement to help and retain workers after mental health-related absences. Full Article
s Studies look at link between ‘precarious’ work and injury and illness risk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Toronto — Workers with “precarious” jobs – which can include temporary contracts, part-time hours, irregular schedules and low wages – face an elevated risk of a work-related injury and illness, results of two recent studies out of Canada show. Full Article
s Take these steps for a smooth cobot transition, Australian researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Melbourne, Australia — Employers incorporating collaborative robots in their workplace can ease the transition for employees by taking three key steps, Australian researchers say. Full Article
s Safe from the start? Survey of small-business owners uncovers regrets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Denver — Nearly half of young small-business owners – and 3 out of 10 overall – regret not emphasizing worker safety when they started their business, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
s Study of head protection practices uncovers confusion, opportunities for improvement By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — Choosing head protection can be “confusing and complicated” because of the numerous options available, especially when trying to discern the key differences among them, researchers say. Full Article
s Selecting an emergency eyewash station By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What factors need to be considered in selecting an emergency eyewash station? Full Article
s Eyewashes and worker comfort By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Is an injury victim's comfort while using an eyewash ever taken into consideration in the product design phase? It seems like most eyewashes have very aggressive flow patterns. Full Article
s Protecting eye/face wash equipment from contaminants By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The ANSI Z358.1-2009 standard states, “Outlets shall be protected from airborne contaminants.” How can I best comply with this while keeping the unit close to my employees? Full Article
s Safety showers in extreme environments By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment? Full Article
s Emergency eyewashes/showers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 What is considered an “obstruction” in the path to an emergency shower (e.g., doors, stairs, curbs, etc.)? Full Article
s Know the facts when choosing emergency showers/eyewashes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 What are key considerations in selecting emergency showers and eyewashes? Full Article
s Choosing an emergency eyewash/shower station By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 How do I know if I need a portable or plumbed emergency shower/eyewash product? Full Article
s Eyewash safety in janitor closets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Do I need to have an emergency eyewash in close proximity to our janitor’s closet? Full Article
s Requirements for emergency shower equipment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What is the minimum flow rate for emergency safety shower and eye/facewash equipment? Full Article
s Tepid water solutions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 For tepid water solutions, what are the best environments for steam and electric? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? Full Article
s Power outages and safety showers: Be prepared By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 How can a facility plan ahead for extreme weather events to keep its safety showers and eyewash stations supplied and functional? Full Article
s Spot-flood light bars By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Four new LED combination spot-flood lights are available in four different lengths, including 12½ inches, 19¾ inches, 27¾ inches and 34¾ inches. Full Article
s Explosion-proof string lights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The EPL-SL-8X75-12V-TXF Explosion-Proof String Light set contains a total of eight work lights that come equipped with aluminum hooks and connected in series along 80 feet of 16/3 SOOW explosion-proof cord. Full Article
s Flashlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Nightstick XPP-5422GM Intrinsically Safe Dual-Light Flashlight features dual magnets – one at its base and one on its clip. Full Article
s Rechargeable flashlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The NSR-2522RM Rechargeable Magnetic Dual-Light Flashlight is ideal for workers who need a reliable hands-free lighting solution. Full Article
s Explosion-proof light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The EHL-LED-7W-100-CPP516 Explosion-Proof LED Drop Light provides performance and durability that incandescent drop lights cannot match. Full Article
s Safety light curtain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The F3SG-RE Global Safety Light Curtain is designed for machine guarding solutions that do not require blanking or muting capabilities. Full Article
s High-lumen flashlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The ProTac HL 4 is a high-lumen flashlight that delivers 2,200 lumens of white light. Full Article
s Explosion-proof LED light fixture By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The HALD-24-1X100LED Hazardous Area LED Light Fixture is designed to provide operators with a powerful and energy-efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location luminaires. Full Article
s Safety shower luminaire By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower Luminaire provides five full years of maintenance-free performance. Full Article
s Work light stands By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The LED Dual Fixture Work Light on Tripod Stand (model SL-1530) is a 10,000-lumen work light that can be directed independently, allowing users to position each fixture exactly where light is needed. Full Article
s LED indicator series By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Offering high-intensity daylight visibility hundreds of times brighter than its 600 Series predecessor, the high-visibility 670 Series LED Panel Mount Indicator is ideal for main and remote power, status, maintenance, warning and instrumentation indication for front-panel mounting in hole sizes from 5 mm to 16 mm. Full Article
s Overhead crane warning LED spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Built with heavy-duty die-cast aluminum to withstand the toughest environments, the FOREWARNER-MAXI state-of-the-art overhead crane warning LED projects a solid white, blue or red tightly focused spotlight on the floor to alert pedestrians to the hook’s location. Full Article
s Lighting system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The Pelican 9455 Remote Area Lighting System is Class I Division 1-approved, allowing workers to go where flammable gases, vapors or liquids are present. Full Article
s LED inspection drop light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 This water- and vapor-proof LED Inspection Drop Light is constructed and certified to prevent water or moisture from seeping into the handle or light head when used in wet locations. Full Article
s Surface-mount LED lamps By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Fusion GloLight Six-Inch Oval Multi-Function Surface-Mount LED Lamps not only employ GloLight optical technology, but also are available with a unique reflective safety bezel for commercial vehicles that need a higher level of conspicuity. Full Article
s Intrinsically safe right angle light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Featuring an exclusive 45-degree angle floodlight to illuminate your feet while walking, and then adding an industry-leading 90-degree adjustable sharp 200-lumen LED smoke-cutting beam, the INTRANT Class I Division 1 ATEX-approved Intrinsically Safe Right Angle Light provides safety in hazardous locations. Full Article
s Customizable stack lights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Customizable Stack Lights feature long-life LEDs that function as safety awareness indicators. Full Article
s Headlamps By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The Zero-Band Headlamps line features models NSP-4608BC, XPP-5460GCX, XPP-5454GC, XPP-5452GC and XPP-5450GC. All five models are IP-X7-rated waterproof. Full Article
s Shoe light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Night Shift Shoe Lights – the latest addition to the Night Tech Gear product line – help workers identify potential hazards and reduce workplace falls. Full Article
s LED linear fixtures By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear fixtures feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty. Full Article
s Explosion-proof emergency system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The EXP-EMG-EXT-LE8-3L Explosion Proof Emergency System with Exit Sign is rated for use in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous locations. Full Article
s Heavy-duty indicator series By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 This series of heavy-duty panel mount indicators is designed for rugged environment applications, such as power, status or warning indication in manufacturing, construction, mining, and oil and gas equipment. Full Article
s Explosion-proof LED exit sign By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The EXP-EMG-EXT-LE6-1L-8IN explosion-proof LED exit sign is rated for use in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups B, C and D; Class I, Zones 1 and 2; Groups IIB+H2; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F and G; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous locations. Full Article
s Aluminum stair nosing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Create safety on an individual step or an entire flight of stairs with 90-degree Aluminum Nosing, which combines photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark and anti-slip protection. Full Article
s Rechargeable pistol-grip spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Waypoint 300 is a rechargeable high-lumen pistol-grip spotlight with enhanced down-range lighting capability. Featuring 270,000 candela, a 1,039-meter beam distance and 1,000 lumens on high, the spotlight’s powerful long-range targeting beam is portable and runs for 3.75 to 87 hours on high, medium and low, respectively. Full Article
s Upgraded USB penlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The upgraded Stylus Pro USB penlight features a slimmer, matte black body. Measuring only 5.95 inches long and weighing 1.8 ounces, the penlight’s micro USB port allows on-the-go charging of the lithium-ion battery in 2.5 hours. Full Article