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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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Glove Guard, LP

Reduce suit-up time while increasing wrist and hand mobility with the Glove Rings® accessory! Made from a strong, flexible plastic, they provide a firm surface for taping that makes a better and more consistent seal. Perfect for rain gear, hydro-blasting, industrial cleaning, hazmat, raingear, asbestos abatement and much more!

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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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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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Skedco, Inc.

The original – and still the best – rescue solution for confined spaces, the Sked gets you out safely when nothing else can. It can also perform water, vertical-rope, military, helicopter, and virtually any other types of rescues. Compact, lightweight and backpackable. Visit www.skedco.com for more information.

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Superior Glove Works

NEW! 18-gauge knit means unsurpassed dexterity – ASTM Cut-Level 2 protection. The foam nitrile palm coating has been perfected to provide smooth, flexible maneuverability that also increases your grip in oil. Get free samples by calling (800) 265-7617.

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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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Wolverine

Wolverine is the premium work boot for men and women on the toughest jobsites. With 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 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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Loading dock dangers

Damaged loading dock floors can be a workplace hazard, according to the National Safety Council.




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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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Prepare for an emergency

Think emergency drills are only for schoolchildren? Think again. The National Safety Council urges all workers to take drills seriously.




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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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Reduce crushing injuries involving presses

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.




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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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Find and fix workplace hazards

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.




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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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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.




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Learn to ‘see’ hazards

Once you train yourself to spot hazards, you’ll notice them all around you. They may not always be obvious or immediate concerns, but they can still pose a risk to you and your co-workers.




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Dockboard safety in the warehouse

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.




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California moves a step closer toward indoor heat regulation

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




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Miners: Be aware of arc flashes

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.




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Inspect aerial lifts before operating

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




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A+A Messe Dusseldorf

The A+A 2015 International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work will be held from Oct. 27 to 30, 2015, in Düsseldorf, Germany. More than 1,600 exhibitors from 55 countries will showcase their entire range of products and services for personal and occupational safety to more than 60,000 visitors.

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American Heart Association

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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Banom

Duralite®HV Gloves from Banom are designed for construction and industrial use where hands are exposed to metal edges and back-of-the-hand impact protection is needed. These gloves are comfortable to wear in any environment and provide dexterity and tactile feel. Their bright orange and yellow colors increase hand visibility for improved safety.

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