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Western work boot

Tony Lama’s TLX Western Work Collection features XT2 anti-odor technology. Real silver is woven into the removable insole inserts of the boots for proven, powerful odor protection that keeps wearers’ feet cool and dry.




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Outdoor work boot

The Mt. Vernon Work Boot is outdoor-inspired and available in both 6- and 8-inch silhouettes.




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Comfort technology

DuraShocks technology, with a fully integrated energy return system, builds more comfort into every step in the Wolverine Legend and Wolverine Nation boots.




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Safety boot

The Southern Cross Men’s Boot features the highest level of slip resistance under current available standards, nitrile rubber outsoles and outsoles resistant to temperatures up to 572º F.




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Hazmat boot

The HazProof Boot is certified to NFPA 1991 for chemical and hazmat cleanup, emergency response, and domestic preparedness.




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Trends in ... foot protection

In 2013, foot injuries resulted in 43,570 cases involving days away from work, according to the 2016 edition of “Injury Facts,” a chartbook from the National Safety Council.




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Board of Certified Safety Professionals

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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Cestusline, Inc.

Deep III Sonic 10 by Cestus has our innovative Sonic 10 grip that features a 3D grip terrain for optimal grip control on slick or dry surfaces while channeling oil, mud and water away from the palm. CestusAero vented Thermoplastic Rubber adds breathable impact protection that bends with hand movement.

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Columbia Southern University




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Coventry Workers’ Comp Services

A safe workplace is the best strategy for keeping workers on the job and productive. When injuries do occur, you need a partner you can trust to combat their impact. See what Coventry’s Expertise@Work can do to eliminate unnecessary medical spending and promote injured worker recovery and return-to-work.

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DragonWear by True North

Cover your butt with our Exxtreme™ Gen-II Pants featuring water- and wind-resistant Polartec® Thermal FR® Technology. Reinforced seat and knees add extra durability, and the 3/4 zip sides make on and off a breeze. HRC2, Arc Rating 17.9 cal/cm2. Available January 2015. Options: Black, Small-3XL. Visit www.dragonwear.com.

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Encon Safety Products, Inc.

Encon’s Aquarion® Self-Contained Portable Eyewash with optional temperature control is the ultimate choice in portable eyewash stations where freezing temperatures are encountered. Freeze protection is accomplished using an insulating blanket and an electrical internal heater that is temperature controlled to 85° F (30° C). ANSI Z358.1 and CSA.

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EtQ, LLC

Complying with EHS regulations is a challenge for many businesses. That’s why many organizations that need help improving their programs turn to EHS management software. Read some of the benefits and common features of EHS systems and why EtQ is recognized as one of the leading EHS management vendors.

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Gas Clip Technologies, Inc.

Multi-Gas Clip Pump-IR (MGC Pump-IR) is the only portable multi-gas detector with an internal sampling pump that operates continuously for five full days – instead of just hours – on a single charge through photodiode driven infrared sensing technology. Visit Gas Clip Technologies’ family of dependable multi- and single-gas detectors.

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Grace Industries, Inc.

Protect Lone Workers with the TPASS® or SuperCell® Man-Down Alarm. A motion or manual panic alarm transmits a distress signal to a monitoring device. Monitoring types range from simple co-monitoring with another TPASS® or SuperCell® to the more advanced MS1000, SMS-AT, or Grace-Watch™.  Add Grace Locator to display alarm location.

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Honeywell Safety Products

The revolutionary North Force protects workers from head injuries due to slips on icy, slick surfaces with a unique shell design that provides 24 percent more back-of-head coverage than standard Type I hard hats. Visit our site to learn how to put the North Force to work for your crew.

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Justin Original Workboots

Work-Tek™ SABRE, a new development by Justin Original Workboots in stores now, is the next step in workboot evolution from the brand. Expanding JOW’s presence in the core workboot industry, this collection debuts its impressive bio-mechanical technology features, which provide better protection, stability and comfort with superior consumer value.

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MCR Safety

MCR Safety extends our Vitrishield™ disposable glove selection with our new 7010BK. Vitrishield™ is a bi-polymer that creates a new level of disposable protection and performance. VitriShield™ leverages the tensile strength of nitrile and the puncture resistance of vinyl. The 7010BK features a black coating to hide grease and grime. Visit www.mcrsafety.com.

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Mount Vernon FR

The Mount Vernon FR line of AMTEX TC flame-resistant fabrics combines comfort, strength and a high level of protection so workers don’t have to make any tradeoffs. The fabrics speak to the unique needs of the FR industry, as they increase both comfort and durability without sacrificing protection.

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National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)

The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies and 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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Portwest, LLC

Portwest LLC provides a full range of protective clothing, including lame resistant, high visibility, rainwear, workwear, chefswear, and limited life. All products are tested to the highest U.S. and international standards, including NFPA 2112, NFPA 70 E and ENISO 11612, ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 and EN ISO 20471, EN343 & EN343 ANSI/ISEA 101, chemical protection, EN 14126, EN 1073-2, EN 13982-1, EN 13034, EN 1149.

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Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

PIP’s ANSI Class 3 Ripstop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket is designed with our exclusive Ripstop Polyester 300 D. coated waterproof outer shell that features taped seams and a hideaway hood and removable fleece liner to maximize multi-seasonal use. Comes standard with integrated watertight D-Ring access and seven pockets, including special pockets for ID and radio/cell.

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Scott Safety

The Protégé ZM Single Gas Monitor is an easy-to-use, zero maintenance gas detection solution that delivers high performance in a small, ergonomically designed package. It is available in oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide single gas models. With the Protégé ZM Single Gas Monitor, industrial workers and first responders can focus on the task at hand, not on their equipment.

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University of Texas at Austin

HSTC at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to offer Associate Safety Professional and Certified Safety Professional exam prep courses!

  • Three-day boot camp-style exam prep workshop
  • Curriculum is based on actual exam certification material
  • Receive instructor guidance through workbook exercises and mock tests

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Workrite Uniform Company

Workrite's New MHP Line includes flame-resistant coveralls, shirts and pants made from a next-generation, multi-hazard protection fabric – Nomex® MHP. These soft, durable garments wick moisture, dry quickly and are designed for protection against electric arc flash, flash fire and molten metal splatter.

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Dock safety

According to OSHA, injuries on loading docks most often occur when forklifts run off docks, or when product or equipment falls off and strikes a workers.




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Work safely with pallets

Working with pallets can present hazards for both workers and equipment. Workers can suffer cuts and abrasions from pallets in disrepair, and unstable pallets can break, dropping freight and causing potential damage to equipment and injury to workers.




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Safe use and storage of chains

When using chains and chain slings on the job, you need to keep a few important things in mind.




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Stay alert on and around forklifts

A quick online search will uncover a large number of fatal workplace incident reports involving forklifts. From workers being crushed by these vehicles to others being run over or backed over, incidents involving forklifts can cause injuries and deaths in many ways.




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Carbon monoxide: The ‘silent killer’

You can’t smell it, taste it or see it, but it can be deadly. Carbon monoxide – sometimes referred to as the “silent killer” – prevents oxygen from going into the body and can result in death in a short period of time, the Michigan Department of Community Health states. But how does carbon monoxide form, and when are workers at risk?




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Horseplay at work: No joke

Everyone remembers the school class clown – the person always getting into trouble, pulling pranks and being goofy. Harmless stuff, right? Maybe back then. If your workplace has a class clown who engages in horseplay, it’s no laughing matter.




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Showing commitment: safety walkarounds

How can management demonstrate its commitment to a safe and healthy workplace? Try a safety walkaround.




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Hazard recognition

Hazards are all around us. Although some are easy to see, many are not. The trick is learning to spot the hidden hazards.




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Setting up a workplace safety and health program

Looking for some quick recommendations for setting up a workplace safety and health program? OSHA has 10 steps.




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You’ve broken a fluorescent lightbulb. Now what?

Use of compact fluorescent lightbulbs can save money, conserve energy, reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. However, CFLs contain mercury – a potent neurotoxin that, in small amounts, can cause serious health problems. At room temperature, mercury is a liquid and can readily evaporate into the air.




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Time for a safety walkaround

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.




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Electrical equipment in the office: do’s and don’ts

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.




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Protect your eyes while working

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.




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Risk assessments: Establish your purpose

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.




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Conduct a blue line review

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.”




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Temporary power safety

Contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction, according to OSHA.




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Chemical safety 101: flammable liquids

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




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Be a safety lookout

When you’re at work, take time to stop, look and see the dangers around you.




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Safe use of extension cords

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.




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Avoid injuries when using liftgates

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




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Safe operation of overhead cranes

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




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Where to place fire extinguishers

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.




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Loading docks: 5 steps for safe operations

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.