r Retractable tape measure tether By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Help protect construction workers from injuries caused by falling tape measures with the Gear Keeper RT4 5603 Retractable Tape Measure Tether. Full Article
r Contact-detecting portable saw By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 The Jobsite Saw is the lightest, most portable and most affordable SawStop yet. Full Article
r Wearable early-warning fatigue detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The Alert Band is a wearable early-warning Bluetooth fatigue detector band that attaches to a driver’s forehead. Full Article
r Level sensor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 SmartBob HM is an innovative weight- and cable-based level sensor for mounting on the side of a bin, tank or silo. It can be used when installing a sensor on top of a bin is not possible. Full Article
r Metal detectable grabber By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Squids 3405 Metal Detectable Grabber with Belt Clip not only helps prevent objects from being dropped, it also signals metal detectors in food processing to prevent it from becoming a harmful foreign object. Full Article
r Tool tether By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Gear Keeper’s ergonomic Anchored Tool Tether Series offers an industry-leading 20-foot diameter working area with a 4-foot retraction length. Full Article
r Hydration pack pressure pump By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Compatible with all Chill-Its Hydration Packs, the Chill-Its 5158 Hydration Pack Pressure Pump draws water from the hydration pack, creating a quick, pressurized stream of water. Full Article
r Wrist lanyards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Squids 3114 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Carabiner) and Squids 3116 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Buckle) are designed for tools at or less than 3 pounds. Full Article
r Stepladder By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The SafeFrame Stepladder prevents operators from standing on either the top rung or top cap, and features an extra-deep top-recommended standing rung to provide increased balance and stability, which will help operators work with more speed and less fatigue. Full Article
r Tool-securing tape By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Without the use of a heat source or messy adhesives, the Squids 3755 Self-Adhering Tape Trap creates a secure connection point for nearly any tool in a matter of seconds (when used with Squids Web Tails). Full Article
r Stretch-wrapping machines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The TAB Wrapper Tornado line of orbital stretch-wrapping packaging machines secures a load to its pallet as a single unit for improved protection, safety, stability and confidence in handling and transportation. Full Article
r Tool lanyard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 This 15 Pound Tool Lanyard was designed to improve safety and productivity in work environments. Full Article
r Truck step By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The Big Truck Tire Step is the only tire step that allows workers to safely step on the top of a tire. Full Article
r Food-industry knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The SK-12 Safety Knife for the food industry has a unique stainless steel design to ensure easy detectability. Full Article
r Machine draw bar cover By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Vertical mills are essential cutting tools in machine shops, used to remove material from the surface of metal workpieces. Full Article
r Manhole cover remover By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The Lifter is an automated manhole cover remover. Full Article
r Vehicle safety accessory By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The Safety Sock is a new, easy-to-use accessory that can be attached to your vehicle’s side mirror to increase your safety zone. Full Article
r Ladder safety tool By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Stop-a-Ladder keeps extension ladders securely in place while being used on composite decking. Full Article
r Sander safety scale By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The sander safety scale lets workers verify that the openings between the belt and disc and the tables on sanders are 1/8-inch or less. Full Article
r Precision safety knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The user’s finger slips comfortably into the ring of the 10580 Precision Knife, which then rests on the knuckle. Full Article
r Retractable tether By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The RT3-5605 Retractable Tether minimizes user fatigue and dangling tool entanglement. Full Article
r Safety cutting ring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The Slice 10583 Safety Cutter Ring combines an ultra-safe micro-ceramic blade with unprecedented freedom of movement for the user. Full Article
r Tool tether By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Gear Keeper’s two new 1-inch Super Coil ANSI/ISEA 121-2018-compliant 9-foot Anchored Tool Tethers have been designed with a unique and proprietary low-force woven polyurethane elastic core that has a 2.5-to-1 stretch factor (42 inches relaxed to 18 feet extended). Full Article
r Retractable tethers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Gear Keeper’s ANSI/ISEA-121 compatible RT3-5603 and RT3-5604 Retractable Tethers keep tools (up to 2 pounds) close to the body. Full Article
r Vest-mounted tool tethers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 ANSI 121-compliant Vest-Mounted Retractable Tethers combine convenience and productivity with safe tool tethering. Full Article
r Tool tether system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Stronghold Quick-Switch Tool Tether System is based on the proprietary Quick-Switch design – the only technology that allows workers to switch tools from one connection point to another in a single motion. Full Article
r Drop-safety tool jackets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Workers can keep their most commonly used tools tethered to them with three new drop safety products. The Tape Measure Jacket is designed to fit and attach to most commonly used tape measures. Full Article
r Safety air gun By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun with Nano Super Air Nozzle provides a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable strength. Full Article
r Retractable tether By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The RT3-5605 heavy-tool retractable tether is designed for tools up to 3.5 pounds. When a tool is retracted, lanyard exposure is minimized to avoid snagging. Full Article
r Groups divided over hair sampling for truck driver drug tests By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The American Trucking Associations wants Congress to allow fleets to use hair samples to test truck drivers for illegal drugs. Full Article
r The Lifecycle of Driver Training: Dedication to Safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Developed by J. J. Keller’s transportation experts, this white paper provides helpful guidance on every aspect of driver training – from obtaining a first commercial driver’s license to refresher training for veteran drivers, and more. Download your free copy. Full Article
r Brake Safety Day: Unannounced inspections result in 1 out of 8 CMVs placed out of service By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — An unannounced inspection blitz of commercial motor vehicles resulted in 12.6% of those checked being placed out of service for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance recently announced. Full Article
r FMCSA to medical examiners: Submit driver exams conducted when registry was offline By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set a deadline of Sept. 30 for certified medical examiners to submit the results of physical qualification exams of commercial truck and bus drivers that were completed while the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners was offline from Dec. 1, 2017, through Aug. 13, 2018. Full Article
r FMCSA gives states 60 days to downgrade licenses of CMV drivers with drug, alcohol violations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — State driver’s licensing agencies will have 60 days to initiate mandatory downgrades of commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits once notified that a commercial motor vehicle operator has failed a drug or alcohol test, under a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration final rule set to go into effect Nov. 8. Full Article
r Speeding most frequently cited violation during Operation Safe Driver Week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officials issued more than 27,000 citations and warnings to drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week. Full Article
r NHTSA aims to enhance rollover safety on motorcoaches, large buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule intended to protect drivers and passengers on motorcoaches and large buses during rollovers by enhancing the structural integrity of the vehicles. Full Article
r FMCSA final rule expands area where safety tech can be mounted on truck, bus windshields By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the area safety technology may be mounted inside commercial motor vehicles and expanding the definition of “vehicle safety technology.” Full Article
r FMCSA removing ‘duplicative’ requirement for traffic violation lists By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Truck drivers who operate in interstate commerce no longer will be required to annually submit to their employer a list of their convictions for traffic violations. Full Article
r FMCSA renews proposal for speed limiters on large trucks and buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with – and seeking comment on – a proposed rule that would require the installation of speed-limiting devices on trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds. Full Article
r FMCSA extends comment period on speed-limiter proposal By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Responding to stakeholder requests, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended until July 18 the comment period on a proposed rule that would require the installation of speed-limiting devices on trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds. Full Article
r FMCSA awards nearly $81 million in high-priority safety grants By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $81 million in grants via its High Priority Grant Program. Full Article
r FMCSA considering electronic IDs for large trucks and buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking stakeholder comment on whether to require universal electronic identification for commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce. Full Article
r FMCSA wants to expand Crash Preventability Determination Program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on potentially expanding a program intended to determine to what extent crashes involving commercial trucks and buses are preventable. Full Article
r Bill would halt FMCSA’s movement on speed limiters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed-limiting devices on large trucks and buses. Full Article
r FMCSA advisory committee to meet in June By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee has scheduled virtual meetings for June 6-7. Full Article
r FMCSA seeking more input on how it decides if motor carriers are safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration considers revising how it determines if truck and bus companies are fit to operate safely, the agency is asking for feedback on research that could impact its decision. Full Article
r Audit email is a scam, FMCSA warns motor carriers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says scammers are sending “very convincing” emails that look like an agency notification to schedule a safety audit. Full Article
r Coil hard hat lanyards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The Squids 3157 Coil Hard Hat Lanyard with Buckle easily and comfortably secures a hard hat to prevent it from falling. Full Article
r Hard hat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The patented shell design of the North Force Hard Hat is the industry’s first hard hat with 24 percent more back-of-head coverage than standard Type I hard hats. Full Article
r Hard hat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Fibre-Metal Roughneck P1 Hard Hat is a full-brim fiberglass hard hat designed to provide heavy-duty head protection even in extreme temperatures. Full Article