s Explosion-proof area light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Air-Light EX explosion-proof DC-powered LED area light comes equipped with two light heads, which can move independently in any direction. Full Article
s LED spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The Spider Flex COB LED features a magnetic, flexible tripod base that can be mounted on any flat surface; attached to a metal surface; or wrapped around railings, posts or pipes. Full Article
s Flashlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The Class I, Division 1 Razor FSL is an ergonomically designed dual-beam flashlight. Its forward light has a high mode of 325 lumens and can run for up to seven hours. Full Article
s Safety light curtain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The JANUS line of Category 4 light curtains allows the setting of each function to be easily performed via the main connector. The line offers incorporation of the main safety functions, including self-testing of the solid-state outputs, external device monitoring and “Start/Restart” interlock functions. Full Article
s LED lights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 These LED work lights include “edgeless” models that sport a sleek, modern look. They’re available as both stud-mounted floodlights and as combination spot-floodlight bars in a variety of sizes. Full Article
s 250-lumen light source By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The Survivor X is an updated version of the Survivor right-angle light – now offering 250 lumens. The low-profile light is available as a rechargeable system or in an economical alkaline model, both for use in Division 1 hazardous environments. Full Article
s LED signaling light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:29 -0500 Intended for use wherever warnings and information for machines, equipment, rooms or areas need to be displayed, the updated PYRA LED series features an RGB LED with selectable colors available to indicate multiple situations in one light. Full Article
s Rechargeable spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Waypoint 400 is an updated rechargeable, pistol-grip spotlight that offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultrabright white light with a beam distance of more than 3,700 feet. Full Article
s Keeping extinguishers in shape By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Portable fire extinguishers can be vital in preventing a small fire from turning into a major incident. But the devices cannot provide protection unless they are properly maintained. Full Article
s Extinguishing mine fires By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Having a fire hose available at a mine can be a lifesaver – but only a hose that is in good condition and in the right location. Full Article
s Properly using a fire extinguisher in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one. Full Article
s UL offers Thanksgiving safety tips By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu. Full Article
s Keep extinguishers in working order By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Portable fire extinguishers can be vital in preventing a small fire from turning into a major catastrophe. But the devices provide no protection if they are not properly maintained. Full Article
s Be vigilant when working with flammable, combustible liquids By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Nearly every workplace has potentially dangerous liquids, including fuels, paint thinners, solvents, cleaners, waxes and adhesives, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety. Full Article
s Fire safety: Every worker plays a role By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to fire safety on the job, everyone can play a role – not only by recognizing hazards but also by taking action to resolve them. Full Article
s Welding fume hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Welding processes are classified into two groups: fusion welding, which is heat alone, and pressure welding, which uses heat and pressure. Fusion welding involves three types: electric arc, gas and thermit. Full Article
s Selecting the correct fire extinguisher By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The National Fire Protection Association notes that portable fire extinguishers can “save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations.” Full Article
s Office fires: Be ready to react By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond? Full Article
s Fire safety in high-rise buildings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds. Full Article
s Steps to boost truck cab safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org. Full Article
s Hot work hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here’s what OSHA says an effective program looks like. Full Article
s Wheelchair users and fire safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair. Full Article
s Is your workplace ready for EVs? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If your facility is considering installing EV charging stations, the Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends a site assessment conducted by a trained and qualified electrician. Full Article
s Prevent falls when working near rooftop hatches By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Guarding floor and wall openings and holes is a requirement under OSHA’s fall protection standard. Hatches, which provide workers with direct access to a rooftop where equipment is often stored, fall under this requirement. Full Article
s Look up: Ladders and overhead power lines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 From 1992 to 2005, at least 154 workers were killed after a metal ladder they were using came in contact with an overhead power line, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in a recent NIOSH review. Full Article
s Conducting self-inspections: Two methods By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Inspections are an important part of any workplace safety and health management system. Described in a video from the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Division of Labor and Industry as the practice of “identifying unsafe conditions through observations and testing of the work environment,” inspections can cover housekeeping, emergency alarms, electrical hazards, machine guarding and chemical hazards. Full Article
s Perform façade work safely By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The first rule of performing façade work while on a scaffold: Don’t do it unless you’ve completed scaffold safety training, warns a recent worker alert from the New York City Department of Buildings. Full Article
s Use ‘the four R’s’ to help prevent head-on collisions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 You can help prevent a potential head-on collision before it occurs. NSC has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use: the four R’s. Full Article
s Limit risks when operating a 15-passenger van By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Although convenient for transporting groups, 15-passenger vans can pose a safety risk to inexperienced drivers, their passengers and other road users. Full Article
s ‘Work with us’ on work zone safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 “You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21. Full Article
s Work safely with lithium batteries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Many devices, including personal gas monitors, are powered by lithium batteries, some of which (lithium-ion batteries) are rechargeable. Full Article
s See What’s on the Mind of Safety Professionals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Being a true safety partner means knowing what’s important to people in the safety profession. Red Wing asked hundreds of safety professionals about their challenges, concerns and successes. Full Article
s Share the Facts on Foot Protection at Your Next Safety Meeting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Download this free Foot Protection Training Guide with expert tips to help keep your workers safe from potentially devastating foot injuries. Full Article
s Beyond Reimbursement: Spotlighting the Superiority of a Managed Safety Footwear Program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers. Full Article
s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Providing PPE and Ensuring Its Use By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:48 -0400 Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, this white paper offers valuable guidance and insights to help establish an effective PPE program at your company. Download a free copy and keep your employees safe! Full Article
s Prevent on-the-job backover deaths By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction. Full Article
s Head protection: Understand the options By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet? Full Article
s What hazards could you be missing? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Hazard reporting is a critical part of any safety program and should be done as soon as a hazard is identified. Full Article
s Safety in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A lack or absence of oxygen, the presence of toxic chemicals or fumes, and extreme temperatures: These are some of the major hazards associated with confined spaces. Full Article
s Health conditions raise women’s risk of work-related injuries, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Aurora, CO — Anxiety, depression and fatigue increase women’s risk of getting hurt at work, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health’s Center for Health, Work and Environment. Full Article
s Work stress is keeping people up at night, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Menlo Park, CA — Does worry about work keep you from getting a good night’s rest? Forty-four percent of respondents to a recent survey said work-related stress causes them to lose sleep. Full Article
s NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to motor vehicle crashes – the leading cause of death in the industry, a new fact sheet from NIOSH states. Full Article
s Night owls at increased risk of dying younger, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Evanston, IL — People who prefer to stay up late have a greater chance of dying at a younger age than those who are natural “early to bed and early to rise” types, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Surrey. Full Article
s Study links fatigue-related CMV crashes to distance from rest areas By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Lexington, KY — Fatigue-related crashes among commercial motor vehicle drivers increase the farther the crash site is located from truck stops, rest areas and weigh stations with rest havens, according to a recent study from the University of Kentucky. Full Article
s Want to sleep better? Put rude co-workers out of your mind, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — If experiencing rude or negative behavior at work keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep, making efforts to “let it go” after you’ve clocked out may help ward off insomnia, according to a recent study from the American Psychological Association. Full Article
s Campaign seeks to raise awareness of fatigue in offshore energy industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Brough, England — The United Kingdom’s National Workboat Association has launched a campaign aimed at curbing fatigue among crew members of offshore energy support vessels. Full Article
s Managing fatigue risk in the tugboat, towboat and barge industry: New guide available By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — In an effort to address a persistent concern in the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, the American Waterways Operators has released a guide on various principles of fatigue risk management. Full Article
s Nursing organizations launch campaign to address safety and health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD — The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the U.S. Public Health Service chief nurse officer and the University of North Carolina and University of Washington schools of nursing, has launched a campaign with initiatives that include addressing industry concerns such as workplace violence and safe and appropriate staffing levels. Full Article
s As little as 16 minutes of lost sleep can hinder job performance: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Tampa, FL — A relatively small disruption in sleep routines could leave workers distracted during the next workday, according to the results of a recent study from the University of South Florida. Full Article
s Researchers find sleep disorders common among nurses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 San Antonio — Nearly 1 in 3 nurses may suffer from insomnia, while more than 1 in 8 admit to taking medications to help them stay awake, according to a recent study. Full Article