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Redefining safety footwear for women

Founder of safety footwear for women highlights the unique challenges women face in hazardous work environments.




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OSHA-compliant loading dock safety gate

This powered, two polymer-rail, vertical-rising gate is OSHA-compliant, meeting all standards for fall protection and walking-working surfaces.




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Building a safer future: OSHA’s initiatives for 2024 and beyond

Onboarding more personnel, especially in compliance officer and senior executive staff roles, has significantly enhanced OSHA’s oversight capacity.




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CO2Meter introduces the PRO-10 Portable CO2 Safety Detector

Without proper CO2 monitoring, personnel in environments like restaurants, beverage distribution facilities, grow spaces, and laboratories are at significant risk. 




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ASSP and S4NP form alliance to advance worker safety

The two organizations will cross-promote volunteering opportunities while sharing content and amplifying the stories of members and member communities.





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Beyond rain protection: The importance of flame-resistant and arc-rated gear

Non-FR/AR rainwear can ignite and melt when exposed to flames or electrical arcs, exacerbating injuries.




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ESAB Savage A50 LUX welding helmet

This automatic helmet includes premium features.




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BOA/Timberland footwear partnership

Four new models for Fall 2024.




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Your guide to green building: Sustainable construction, renewable materials and energy efficiency

This shift towards eco-conscious construction responds to escalating environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable living spaces. 




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Cat Footwear heavy-duty work boot

Designed for any terrain, new boot offers style and protection. 




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Preventing opioid use disorder in the mining industry: NIOSH, MSHA release workplace solutions guide

The guide provides a structure by which employers can assess, plan, and implement strategies and practices that support mine worker mental health and address harmful opioid use.  




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OSHA: Fatal grain engulfment could have been prevented if they had adequate rescue equipment

OSHA found the Missouri grain cooperative had not completed a required bin entry permit before allowing the worker inside. 




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Investigation finds contractors failed to protect rigger from fatal 30-story fall at Fort Lauderdale high-rise

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.





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Massachusetts contractor’s safety failures led to employee’s crushing death

OSHA investigation finds operator of three Massachusetts waterproofing contracting companies could have prevented an employee from dying in February 2024 when part of a foundation broke and fell.




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Worker dies from stone slab fall due to company's failure to follow safety standards

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 




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Don't let Halloween turn into a horror story: Fire safety essentials

Regular inspections and the implementation of advanced technologies, such as IoT sensors, are essential for early risk detection and prevention of catastrophic events.




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EHS think tank to provide virtual and in-person learning best practices

The Institute is a collective of in-field and C-suite environmental, health & safety expertise.




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OSHA reports decline in worker death investigations

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.




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ASSP revises key standard ahead of World Standards Week

The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in workplace safety.




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'I don’t care about looking weird'

A new study by NIOSH reports that more than half (53%) of the workers don’t use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when encountering dangerous noise levels.




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Hydrocolloids provide stability amid evolving beverage trends

With plant-based ingredients in high demand, formulators oftentimes are turning to hydrocolloid solutions to deliver the stabilization these beverages need.




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Functional, health trends call for masking agents

Current trends for health-and-wellness, plant-based, reduced-sugar and functional beverages, for example, easily can affect the taste, mouthfeel and overall beverage experience. Thus, beverage formulators engage masking ingredients to fight off any unwanted effects.




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Citrus continues to help beverage-makers reach on-trend profiles

Today, as people are increasingly seeking out ways that proactively support overall well-being, experts note that citrus ingredients that contain vitamin C continue to attract attention.




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Adaptogens, botanical extracts help beverage-makers meet consumers’ need states

With the functional beverage space growing dramatically, experts note that consumer interest in botanicals and adaptogens is on the rise.




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CBD, THC ingredients in-demand for beverage formulations

Although cannabis beverages still are a niche market, the interest in this space remains expansive as ingredient suppliers have advanced the quality of CBD, THC and hemp solutions.




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Tea that goes beyond hydration is hot

Clean label and better-for-you trends have elevated tea ingredients as beverage-makers look to deliver these attributes to consumers.




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Host of solutions provide relaxation attributes for beverages

With no shortage of contributing factors for Americans’ rising stress levels, ingredient suppliers are turning to holistic ingredients that promote relaxation and stress relief to help beverage-makers meet consumers’ growing need states.




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Hydrocolloids play pivotal role in health-focused beverage formulations

As consumers more closely scrutinize beverage labels, recognizable, from nature hydrocolloids have become an essential part of beverage development.




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Masking solutions meet sugar reduction challenges head-on

To meet consumers’ preferences for functional beverages and lower sugar content, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to solutions using advanced high-intensity sweeteners, flavor modifiers and maskers to deliver functional beverages without compromising on taste.




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Beverage-makers turn to fruit blends to meet industry trends

With rising consumer demand for drinks made with natural ingredients, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to fruit and vegetable ingredients to deliver functional drinks that meet consumers’ growing need states.




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Cannabis beverages find footing

Experts note that beverage-makers are interested in using CBD, THC and/or hemp ingredients in product formulations. 




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Beverage-makers work to deliver convenient, nutritional protein options

Experts suggest that beverage brands can further innovate their portfolios by offering plant-based protein-fortified alternatives within various beverage categories. 




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Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry allow beverage-makers to appeal to consumer nostalgia.




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Organic, functional demands driving future for coffee ingredients

Coffee trends are prompting beverage-makers to adapt to new consumer demands for the staple American beverage. However, as consumers seek out organic, functional attributes in coffee solutions, experts see more opportunities beyond the traditional coffee category.




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Health, sustainability trends put plant proteins in the limelight

As beverage-makers increasingly turn to plant proteins to meet consumer trends, experts highlight some key considerations to take into account when formulating with these ingredients.




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Beverage-makers work to deliver stress relief, relaxation benefits

As consumers cope with stress and anxiety, they are turning to beverages to induce relaxation and support healthy sleep cycles.




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Hydrocolloids offer multitude of beverage benefits

Although hydrocolloids do not provide specific health benefits, experts note that their functional attributes make many of the trendy, health-forward drinks possible.




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Functional beverages place greater need for masking ingredients

As functional beverages remain in demand, experts highlight how masking ingredients are essential in formulations by enhancing a beverage’s overall drinking experience.




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Fruit blends appeal to consumers for flavor, health factors

Experts share insights on which fruit blends are currently popular among consumers and why.




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Botanicals and adaptogens offer plethora of potential health benefits for beverages

As consumers continue to demand more than hydration from their beverages, manufacturers are turning to new ways to deliver on functionality and clean label preferences.




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Protein flexes its muscles as consumers look to add more protein to diet

Consumers’ perception of protein continues to evolve with the use of protein-fortified drinks extending beyond traditional sports occasions.




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Thanksgiving could see more dietary preference accommodations, survey shows

With many people following different diets such as gluten-free or dairy-free, NCSolutions conducted a survey to know how consumers are embracing new lifestyle-friendly dishes this holiday season.




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Paulaner USA's president and CEO to step down

Paulaner USA, White Plains, N.Y., announced that Steve Hauser, president and CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year. Hauser has helped grow the importer from a two-brand, on-premise focused portfolio to a multi-brand, multi-channel business, the company says.




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HARD MTN DEW helps consumers 'Ditch Your Family' for Thanksgiving

The winner will be selected based on submissions scored on authenticity, originality and desperation for a true vacation away from family drama, the company says.




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THP’s 2020 Flavor & Trend Forecast

Food and Beverage Marketing Experts at THP took a gaze into their culinary crystal ball to forecast the ingredients, flavors, and culinary techniques chefs, brands, and industry leaders from around the globe will be leveraging in the year to come!




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Phocus combines hydration, energy

Experts suspect that the future is bright for both the energy drink and sparkling water market, Phocus is looking to be the go-to solution for consumers seeking both.




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Understanding safety practices and related costs in beverage warehouses

From an operations perspective, safety is an important investment in the warehouse.




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SGWS highlights generation wine trends

As younger adults consume less wine, baby boomers dominant wine consumption, in part because they’re still the largest generation by population.




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Innovators take alcohol to new delivery systems

One thing that seems to be disrupting the traditional beverage alcohol market is innovators who are finding new avenues to deliver alcohol to imbibing consumers.




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Studies show need for recycling education, awareness and improved access

When it comes to recycling, studies show that consumers express concerns about recycling success in the United States, but companies are looking to change that through education, awareness and improved access.