c Mirrored safety products for blind spots and problem intersections By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Se-Kure Domes and Mirrors is a true Made in America manufacturer of mirrored safety products. Full 360-degree domes from 18” to 60” in diameter, 180 & 90-degree domes are also available. Full Article
c MCR promotes Paul Harris to head of Sales and Customer Service By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 MCR Safety is proud to announce that Paul Harris will be leading our Sales and Customer Service as well as Consulting and Compliance teams as our newly appointed Vice President, US Sales. Full Article
c ASSE Safety 2013 Attendee Choice Award winners By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:20:00 -0400 From arc flash, respiratory, foot, hand and fall protection to AEDs, gas detectors, training courses and more, attendees at Safety 2013 had a chance to check out cutting edge safety products at ISHN's booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center and vote on their favorites. The votes have been counted and the winners have been determined/ Full Article
c Going to Safety 2014? Make your voice heard! By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 10:00:00 -0400 If you're headed to the Safety 2014 Conference & Expo in Orlando June 8-11, make sure you stop by the ISHN booth to vote on the top, most innovative EHS products in the second annual ASSE Attendee Choice Awards. Full Article
c ISHN/ASSE Safety 2014 Attendee Choice Award winners By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 From arc flash, respiratory, foot, hand and fall protection to gas detectors, training courses and more, attendees at Safety 2014 had a chance to check out cutting edge safety products at ISHN's booth in Orlando's Orange County Convention Center and vote on their favorites. The votes have been counted and the winners have been determined. Full Article
c Meet the new Carbonx/Tex Tech team By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The CarbonX Team will display and discuss the latest innovations in non-flammable protective apparel at booth #1431 at ASSE’s SAFETY 2014, June 8–10, in Orlando. Full Article
c A developing story: wearable technology for heat stress monitoring & illness prevention By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Workers in many fields – construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, emergency response, firefighters among others – toil in high heat stress conditions. These tasks can lead to rapid increases in body temperature that raise the risk of heat-related illnesses. Full Article
c VelocityEHS strengthens industrial hygiene product suite with Spiramid acquisition By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, announced today it has acquired Spiramid, developer of the most advanced and easy-to-use system for managing industrial hygiene (IH). The acquisition adds Spiramid’s occupational safety & health software and unparalleled IH expertise to the most trusted EHS platform in the industry. Full Article
c First responders get life-saving sensor readings, video surveillance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a Squishy Robot, dropped from a helicopter or a drone to transmit crucial environmental data to emergency responders at disaster scenes. Full Article
c In-ear exposure monitoring gives real-time hearing protection data By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:45:12 -0400 Excessive noise is prevalent across industries. From manufacturing to construction, agriculture to oil and gas, more than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year.1 Wherever unsafe levels of noise exist, employers are responsible for providing hearing protection devices (HPDs). Full Article
c Big Pharma company takes on the “new view” By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Allergan plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global pharmaceutical company. ISHN asked David Eherts, PhD, CIH, Vice President Global EHS, based in Madison, NJ, to explain how the company is implementing the “New View” of safety. Full Article
c Getting there first: Location tags enable fast, urgent response By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 ISHN recently exchanged an email Q&A with Amanda Alexander, global product manager for Emerson’s Location Awareness System. Full Article
c Top products of the week By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Technology to enhance machine guarding safety and enhance field operations and new forms of foot protection are the top occupational safety and health products of the week. Full Article
c Globe and Mail highlights Blackline Safety’s G7 wearable as a winning product, propelling Canada’s top growing companies By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The G7 connected wearable from Blackline Safety (TSX.V: BLN) was one of five products highlighted by the Globe and Mail in their new Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing companies. Having earned position No. 231 on the ranking, Blackline achieved a three-year revenue growth of 145%. Full Article
c Hearing Protection Fit Testing: How NIOSH revolutionized practices By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 When loud noises cannot be reduced or eliminated through engineering controls, workers who are exposed to them must use hearing protection devices (HPDs) to conserve their hearing. This notion is not new, nor is the concept that HPDs require fit-testing to be effective. Full Article
c eCompliance unveils concept app: eC Edge By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 eCompliance unveils its newest advancement in their product line-up at NXT 2019: The Future of EHS, their annual conference. The concept version of the eC Edge App was announced to attendees today to give customers and prospects a first-hand look at the advanced functionality the product will begin to offer in 2020. Full Article
c Embattled Johnson & Johnson recalls some of its baby powder after the FDA finds asbestos By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Tainted love: Johnson & Johnson recalled 33,000 bottles of baby powder after the Food and Drug Administration found asbestos in one container, The New York Times reports. The company, which once marketed its baby, body, and wellness products as being “for all you love,” has long denied that its talc-based products ever contained cancer-causing asbestos, but it faces more than 15,000 lawsuits from customers who say their products caused them to develop ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos. Full Article
c Connected technology is a game-changer By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Traditionally, safety departments get opinions and guesses thrown at them, says Stinson. There may be a hazard. Equipment doesn’t seem to be working. “Now you have objective data all mapped out. It’s very important that this is objective data, so you know for a fact that a part of plant is leaking. It’s a fact, not a suspicion,” he says. Full Article
c Your Thanksgiving travel may be dicey By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Depending on where you live, you may encounter severe weather if you must be on U.S. roadways this week, whether you're driving for work or traveling to and from the homes of loved ones. Forecasters are predicting multiple storms from coast to coast, with conditions worsening as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Some 55 million travelers are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their homes for the holiday, according to AAA. That’ll make it the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000. Full Article
c Technology best practices: EHS technology innovators recognized By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Independent research firm Verdantix announced the 11 winners of the annual EHS Innovation Awards at the Verdantix Summit in Atlanta. The international awards recognize organizations which have implemented innovative EHS technologies. Full Article
c Top safety technology stories of 2019 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Wearables, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) were all featured prominently in this year’s top safety technology stories. Full Article
c Six must-have features to protect lone workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 On a Tuesday afternoon, you send a maintenance contractor out to a remote station to perform a routine check on some of your equipment. Your contractor drives out to the nearest access road, parks his truck, and walks over to the site. When he gets there, his personal gas monitor alerts him to high levels of dangerous gases... Full Article
c NIOSH tool can help enhance aerial lift safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Whether they’re scissor lifts, boom lifts or some other kind of powered, mobile platform used to elevate workers to various heights, aerial lifts are very useful – and potentially dangerous. Aerial lifts can be found at construction and telecommunications job sites and in warehouses. They’re used for everything from painting, drywall installation, maintenance, moving materials – even changing lightbulbs. Full Article
c Immediate worker distress detection & notification is critical By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Working alone and working at heights for me began years ago as an instrument technician in a large steel mill in western Pennsylvania. We always tried to work in pairs but there were occasions when I had to work alone or apart from my buddy. Full Article
c Hand protection “preventative tech“ By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 We have gradually come to depend on cell phones and their apps for more and more information about our daily lives. The latest trend seems to be health monitoring that allows the average person to keep an eye on their vital stats. The future of hand protection is moving in much the same direction. Full Article
c Six Must-Have Features in a Lone Worker Device By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Many devices, including gas detectors, have connectivity features designed to transfer information from a lone worker back to safety personnel on site. Although connectivity features are a tremendous step forward, not all lone worker solutions deliver the protection they need. Full Article
c KPA announces Vera Suite™ for all-in-one EHS and workforce compliance management By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 KPA, a leading software, consulting services, and training provider for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance solutions, announced today the upcoming release of the Vera SuiteTM software platform for managing EHS, workforce compliance, online training, and regulatory management in a single integrated cloud system. Full Article
c How to monitor workers in a confined space By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 With technology incorporated in nearly every aspect of our lives, you’ve probably wondered more than once whether someone was watching your every move. Full Article
c Giving frontline workers a voice: Q&A with Robin Fleming, CEO of ANVL By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Why is ANVL’s product called an analysis and communications platform? Because it is a software solutions product with mobile apps in the hands of front line users, an app web-based for managers, and the back-end part is a platform to analyze data from workers. It’s a logic engine. Full Article
c Ohio Safety Congress adds to their education workshops By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:31:02 -0500 There are 17 different workshops to choose from. Full Article
c Ohio Safety Congress offers educational track for professionals By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:22:05 -0500 The conference has a dedicated educational track focused on Occupational Safety Research. Full Article
c ASSP announces sessions for Safety 2024 in Denver By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:44:41 -0400 If you haven't yet registered, you have until March 21 to get the discounted early rate. Full Article
c ASSP seeks instructors for 2024-2025 safety education events By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:12:12 -0400 The organization is looking for professionals to teach courses on a variety of safety and health topics. Full Article
c Grainger’s customer show highlights growth and supplier energy By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:46:41 -0400 Grainger has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by implementing environmentally friendly practices across its operations. Full Article
c ASSP plans three dynamic sessions for Safety 2024 in Denver By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:30:19 -0400 The conference features general sessions, more than 200 continuing education sessions and a vast expo showcasing innovative products and services. Full Article
c Intersec Saudi Arabia secures patronage for biggest edition ever By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:21:53 -0400 The Future Security and Safety summit, and the Fire Protection and Technology Summit agendas are in place, with several speakers confirmed. Full Article
c ASSP Safety 2024: Safety in a complex world By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Along with all the educational sessions you normally will find at the annual American Society of Safety Professionals’ annual meeting and expo, some of this year’s talks take on the zeitgeist, the spirit of the times. Full Article
c The Intersection of ESG, Sustainability and EHS: Elevating safety through value creation By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:21:33 -0400 Expert Kathy Seabrook explores how EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance in this session from day one of the ASSP Safety 2024 conference. Full Article
c ASSP Safety 2024: Why the record attendance? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:45:00 -0400 In an exclusive interview with ISHN, ASSP Chief Executive Officer Jennifer McNelly points to several factors contributing to the influx of attendees. Full Article
c Share your expertise — Submit your AIHA Connect 2025 Proposal today! By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:03:17 -0400 Advance the OEHS profession by sharing your knowledge on the latest research and best practices. Full Article
c OSHA Chief Doug Parker underscores agency’s commitment to worker safety and health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:47:10 -0400 At ASSP Safety 2024, he addresses enforcement efforts, new and upcoming rulemaking, and the importance of a holistic approach to worker well-being. Full Article
c Messe Düsseldorf to promote occupational safety trade fair portfolio at NSC 2024 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:48:08 -0400 As the world’s leading international trade fair for the occupational safety and health sector, A+A is renowned for its wide range of products and international reach. Full Article
c ASSP recruiting presenters for Safety 2025 in Orlando By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:51:51 -0400 The submission deadline is Sept. 11 for the Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando. Full Article
c Radians announces campus expansion, to unveil over 30 new safety solutions at 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:50:56 -0400 Radians’ new 110,000 sq. ft. facility at 6100 Global Drive in Memphis, TN, represents a major expansion. Full Article
c News from 2024 NSC Safety Congress: Day 1 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:37:31 -0400 A number of awards and honors were given on Monday morning during the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress. Full Article
c Are you a quitter, camper or climber? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:04:36 -0400 World-class blind adventurer Erick Weihenmayer motivated several thousand safety and health pros during the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress. Full Article
c Less is more in safety content communications By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:12:24 -0400 How do you ensure accountability – that the most important data is not overlooked or forgotten, that hazards are fixed, that incident or near miss causes are found, and that a mitigation solution is sustained long term? Full Article
c AI is everywhere: Can it test fatigue levels in workers? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:32:59 -0400 In pilot tests, most employees who volunteered to be analyzed wanted to continue the daily testing. They want to know, like wearing an Apple watch, their various health metrics, including how much sleep they get. Full Article
c OSHA chief Doug Parker discusses key safety & health issues By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:03:55 -0400 In his three years on the job, Parker said he has been surprised by the number of companies that simply don’t care about worker health and safety, even some large, well-known companies. Full Article
c A+A 2025 International Trade Fair exhibitor applications open By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:07:54 -0400 A special feature at A+A 2025 will again be the North American Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America and co-sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC). Full Article