Nearly half of all work-related injuries involving mechanical power presses result in amputation, statistics compiled by OSHA show. Around 60% of amputations involve a worker’s fingers or arm getting caught or compressed by a press or other machinery such as a conveyer, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Safety walkarounds demonstrate an employer’s commitment to safety and allow managers to see for themselves how effective their safety and health management program is, OSHA says in a fact sheet from its Safe + Sound campaign.

Although ever-present and used on a daily basis, electrical equipment requires constant awareness of its associated hazards, as well as training on appropriate use, storage and maintenance, the Indiana Department of Labor reminds employers and workers.

Every day, about 2,000 U.S. workers injure their eyes severely enough to need medical treatment, according to NIOSH. With May being Healthy Vision Month, let’s take a look at how workers can protect their eyes.

Not all risks hold equal weight. For example, focusing efforts on reducing the frequency of safety-related incidents doesn’t necessarily lead to a reduction in the severity of incidents.

The “blue line” is defined as the path workers take to get their work done. The National Safety Council adds: “Blue line reviews are field observations of work by leaders with the goal of better understanding how work is actually performed.”

Identifying and correcting hazards in the workplace helps ensure workers safely return home to their families. OSHA, via its Safe + Sound campaign, says employers can do many things to encourage workers to find and fix hazards.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

Extension cords can be found in many types of workplaces, from offices and warehouses to retail stores and construction jobsites. Unfortunately, they’re often misused.

Severed fingers and toes are injuries commonly associated with using truck liftgates. So are crushed feet.

Serious injuries and even death can occur if overhead cranes aren’t inspected and properly used.

Are your workplace fire extinguishers in the right place? According to the National Fire Protection Association, employers need to consider two key factors: accessibility and visibility.

Workers at height. Stacked materials. Pedestrian, forklift and truck traffic. All in one place. “Loading docks are very dangerous areas for employees,” OSHA’s Reginald Jackson says.

Portable dockboards are used to help prevent falls over gaps in the surface when forklifts, pallet jacks, carts and other equipment are moving between a trailer and the warehouse dock area.

NSC has suggestions for staying engaged at work.

Sacramento, CA — California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has unanimously approved a standard on heat exposure in indoor workplaces.

Eleven miners were injured as a result of an arc flash over a recent six-month period, according to a safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach comprehensive first aid, CPR and AED knowledge. This program is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs an AHA course completion card.

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The Loner Bridge System by Blackline is the first safety monitoring solution that functions in remote areas and outside of cell coverage. This system will automatically send an alert to monitoring personnel and nearby team members in the event of an emergency – even if the employee is unconscious or incapacitated.

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The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications, including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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Don’t chance workplace safety – take lockout/tagout beyond compliance with a comprehensive program your employees can rely on. The Expanded Guide to Lockout Tagout provides tips on compliance, evaluating your current program and achieving world-class standards. Download the guide.

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With more than 20 years of providing occupational safety and health education, Columbia Southern University is an online leader in producing highly qualified OSH graduates. Our online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in OSH offer training in environmental science, air quality, ergonomics and more. Contact CSU to get started today!

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GuardianCoil^® Coiled Wire Fabric Machine Guards are widely used in the manufacturing and fabrication industries to guard operators from ejected parts and debris during machine use. Available in numerous sizes, our kits fit most hydraulic presses and equipment – plus, we can design and manufacture custom machine guards for special applications.

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DRIFIRE 4.4™ Ultra-Lightweight Dual-Hazard Garments combine UL 2112 protection and a 10 calorie, HRC2 Arc Rating. Plus, protection meets performance with permanent moisture-wicking technology so garments dry up to 3x faster than competitors. It’s so light, you have to feel it to believe it. Learn more now!

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Encon^® Safety Products is the recognized leader in emergency shower and eyewash products. Our products are built to your specifications with a wide choice of available options and materials for unmatched performance and durability. We use premium quality components and heavier-gauge steel so you can count on Encon when seconds matter.

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Think Safety. Think Grainger^®. Grainger has the products, services and resources to help keep your people and facility safe. Visit www.grainger.com/safety1 to request a free copy of our safety catalog. From PPE and first aid to lockout/tagout, it’s packed with the products you need to safeguard your crew.

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Stay protected from bugs and sun in the Insect Shield Technical Field Shirt. EPA-registered Insect Shield^{® t}echnology repels a variety of biting insects, including mosquitoes and ticks that can carry dangerous diseases such as Lyme and malaria. The shirt also offers UPF 30+ protection from the sun.

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Reinforce your safety training. The J. J. Keller^® EyeCue^® Visual Learning System uses a simple – yet effective – three-step process:

1. Train – Deliver training enhanced with eye-catching EyeCue^® icons
2. Identify – Place the corresponding EyeCue^® tags in your workplace
3. Reinforce – Encourage employees to connect the tags to the training

Visit JJKeller.com/EyeCue for details.

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The next generation of personal portable lifts – JLG^® LiftPod^® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion. Visit www.jlg.com/en/facilities-12 to learn more.

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Junkin Folding Plastic Backboard JSA-366 is a rugged, bright yellow polyethylene folding spineboard with 12 large hand holes for easy handling, built-in runners, low profile and X-ray translucent. Four patient straps included. Load capacity is 375 pounds. Call (888) 458-6546 or email junkinsafetyco@gmail.com for more information.

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The Men’s Hybred^® Waterproof Composition Toe Workboot, a new style from Justin Original Workboots, features the latest technology for superior comfort and safety. The composition toe exceeds ASTM F2413-11, 175, C75 safety standards and has the J-Flex Flexible Comfort System^® so the boots are as comfortable as they are tough.

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The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, education, uniform practices and procedures. Visit www.natehome.com or call (605) 882-5865 for more information.

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The new edition of the “Accident Prevention Manual: Administration & Programs” features updated data on injury and illness recordkeeping; and incident investigation, analysis, and costs; as well as extensive revisions to the chapters on legal and regulatory issues, safety culture, environmental management, workplace violence, transportation safety, homeland security, motivation, safety and health training, and media.

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You asked for a cut-resistant Maxiflex. So we did it. Introducing Maxifle^x® Cut with proprietary GripTech^® technology for unprecedented precision handling and safety. The Maxiflex^® Cut offers the same comfort and breathability as the Maxiflex Ultimate but provides EN Cut Level 3 protection.

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PROTO^® is taking its safety obsession to new heights with the PROTO^® SkyHook^™ Tether & Transfer System. This comprehensive system features a patented locking design and short lanyard to keep tools connected at all times. Coupled with a full range of tether-ready tools, it’s the beyond strong solution for safety.

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Salisbury by Honeywell Polycarbonate Arc Flash Face Shields are offered in both standard and premium polycarbonate. Polycarbonate offers improved outdoor exposure and product life, increased warp resistance, and improved color recognition. The premium polycarbonate has the added benefit of an anti-fog/anti-scratch coating. Available on models AS1200 and AS2000 face shields.

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The Sked RAS (Rapid Access System) is designed to hang on a wall or behind a door and provides a quick way to safely package and remove someone from a dangerous environment. The RAS contains a hanging bag with four HMH Skeds. Perfect for schools, hospitals and shopping malls.

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SPAN is the world leader in safety professional exam preparation workshops, self-study workbooks and software. Take your career to the next level – get certified (ASP, CSP, CHST, CHMM, OHST).

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Nomex^® MHP from Springfield: DuPont^™ Nomex^® fiber is now available in a multi-hazard FR fabric. This high-performance fabric provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, arc flash, and small molten-metal splash. Lightweight strength, durability and FR protection make it ideal for multi-hazard industrial environments. NFPA 2112-certified. NFPA 70E 2-compliant.

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Sqwincher offers innovative hydration methods to match whatever challenges your worksite faces. Sqwincher Lite is a new level of hydration that refuels with lower sodium, higher potassium, reduced calories, natural flavors and no added color. Sqwincher stands behind our industries by helping to increase efficiency and minimize dehydration dangers.

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United Academy’s comprehensive training solution leverages cutting-edge technology and engaging content to reduce the overall cost and complexity of safety training and credential tracking for you and your employees. Click here to learn more or to get your operators certified. Summer promo pricing available on all blended learning courses.

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Wolverine is the premium work boot for men and women on the toughest jobsites. With a focus on comfort and innovation, Wolverine offers a full line of footwear, apparel and accessories to get the job done. Wolverine – Made True Since 1883.

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Workrite^® FR has introduced a line of enhanced-visibility, flame-resistant (FR) coveralls, shirts and pants – made from either Westex UltraSoft^® or Glen Raven GlenGuard^®. They use 2-inch triple-trim tape with ¾-inch-wide silver reflective tape – adding protection against flash fire, electric arc flash and combustible dust hazards in limited-light conditions.

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RecycLockout^® Lockout/Tagout Kits: ZING Lockout/Tagout Kits protect people and the environment with their heavy-duty recycled components. Kits are available in pouches, belt kits and tool boxes with a variety of options that include pad-locks, tags, ties, hasps, valve, breaker or plug lockouts. Think ZING^® for all your eco safety product needs.

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Washington – NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association are accepting nominations for the 2014 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards.

Washington – OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards targeting select New England manufacturing and food production facilities.

OSHA requires employers to have a hearing conservation program for construction workers whose noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA – but does not provide specifics. Taking into account challenges such as a transient workforce and outdoor environments, what are the most important elements of a hearing conservation program for construction workers?

New Orleans – NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association have honored two companies for their efforts to prevent work-related noise-induced hearing loss.

OSHA estimates that 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise every year. What can safety professionals do to help protect the workforce from hearing loss?