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True North Gear

New for 2014: DragonWearTM worked with Polartec® to create a new lighter-weight, higher protection FR fabric.




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TenCate Protective Fabrics

Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm Technology FR fabric delivers enhanced comfort no matter the conditions.




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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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Performance Based Safety, LLC

The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer is a certification dedicated to expertise in the developing, designing and delivering of safety, health and environmental training.




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Mechanix Wear

Exclusively developed for Mechanix Wear®, the Material4X® Original® Glove features synthetic leather that redefines durability with superior wear, higher abrasion and greater tear resistance than standard synthetic work gloves.




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MCR Safety

MCR Safety Nitrishield Color Fusion 6010 – Your color, your choice!




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Justin Original Workboots

The NEW Justin Original Workboots 10-inch steel toe logger offers Vibram Tacoma TC4 Plus outsole, padded collars, Dri-Lex lining, heavy duty waxed laces and the Justin Jel removable orthotic with mesh spacer footbed cover.




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J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

The oil and gas drilling industry is incredibly dangerous. That’s why J. J. Keller has partnered with Resource Development Company (RDC) to bring you an extensive selection of web-based training.




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Honeywell Safety Products

OLIVER® Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for workers in the most extreme working conditions — mining, oil and gas, heavy metal fabrication and construction.




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Glove Guard, LP

The Utility Guard® glove clip has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss because gloves will be used if available.




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Fastenal Company

At Fastenal, your business is too important for us to “nickel and dime” you with hidden fees.




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Creative Safety Supply

Protect any tape, small sign, rack label or paint with our new and improved UL-rated over-laminate tape protection.




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Capital Safety

The Nano-LokTM edge self-retracting lifeline is specifically designed for foot-level tie-off and sharp-edge applications.




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Brady

Take the hassle out of OSHA compliance.




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Blackline GPS

Revolutionize your employee safety program with safety monitoring by Blackline GPS! New industrial-quality indoor location technology, coupled with person-worn Loner® safety monitoring devices, empowers a pin-point emergency response to incidents. Real-time safety alerts include automated man-down and True Fall Detection®, plus manual requests for help. It is intrinsically safe for hazardous environments.

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ANSI

ANSI Site Licenses are a way to get access to all the standards you need in one centralized, convenient place.




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Radians, Inc.

The Radians RWG532 Axis™ Touchscreen level 3 cut protection dipped glove improves productivity and keeps the user protected by allowing use of touchscreen devices without glove removal. It also provides excellent protection against abrasions, cuts, tears and punctures. The seamless design provides a comfortable fit.

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Board of Certified Safety Professionals

The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure offers 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, OHST, CHST, STS and CET.

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Banom

Cutting Edge/Cut Resistance®. Banom specializes in cut-resistant gloves for the sheet metal, glass, paper and food industries. With 60 years of experience in cut-resistant gloves, we consistently reduce hand and arm lacerations as well as total dollars spent. Call (800) 227-7694 or visit www.banom.com.

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Stay safe when working solo

Working alone presents employees with a number of challenges. Yet lone work is not inherently unsafe, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in Hamilton, Ontario.




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Alone on the job

If a lone employee encounters an emergency or is injured on the job, that person may have difficulty finding help.




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Keep lone workers safe

A lone worker is defined as a worker who cannot be seen or heard by another person, and cannot expect a visit from another employee.




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Understanding RF radiation

For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something to be overly concerned about. Low levels of RF radiation aren’t considered hazardous, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).




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Best practices for miners working alone

Miners working alone should always tell a responsible person their location and travel path through a mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says.




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Protect chimney sweeps from respiratory hazards

Knowing which type of respirator to use – and how use it properly – is crucial to protecting chimney sweeps from exposure to airborne hazards, NIOSH says in a fact sheet.




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Trends in ... plant safety

Technology is playing a strong role in the advancement of plant safety, according to people in the safety industry.




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Multicolor sign and label printer

The BBP 37 Cut and Color Multicolor Sign and Label Printer features multiple print colors, text- and shape-cutting capabilities, and fast print speeds to give users the power to make signs and labels that make an impact – right at their own facility.




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Safety signs

SafetySign.com’s selection of official ANSI/OSHA-compliant plant and warehouse signs alert staff to potential hazards as well as the need for personal protective equipment, among other safety concerns.




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Stanchion

Mr. Chain’s X-Treme Stanchion weighs 25 pounds with the water bladder in the base filled, preventing it from being inadvertently bumped and tipped over.




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Load pusher

Power Pusher has expanded the capabilities of its durable Super Power Pusher with a dual-motor model that can move up to 250,000 pounds for enhanced productivity that simultaneously reduces safety risks.




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Reflective tags

Oil, gas and chemical processing plants now have a new way to guard against catastrophic spills when servicing pipeline tanks and valves.




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Proper hitching to a tractor

Improper hitching to a tractor can cause severe injury and even death. NIOSH warns that attaching a tow chain at a point above the tractor’s drawbar can cause the vehicle to roll over backward – a highly dangerous occurrence.




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Compacting safety

Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries, and also are involved in a number of fatalities and serious injuries.




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Cranes: Minimize the risks

Working with cranes can be very dangerous if time is not taken to carefully inspect equipment and follow safety guidelines.




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Forklift safety

Falls, struck-by incidents and overturned machinery are the most common causes of injury and death in forklift operations, according to NIOSH. Many of these deaths and injuries can be prevented by ensuring machine operators are trained and the work area is safe.




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Avoid injuries with rollers

People who work on or around roller-compactors are at risk for rollover or struck-by injuries, according to NIOSH. Although rollover injuries and fatalities can be reduced by increased use of safety belts and rollover protective structures, the agency stresses that a safe work space and appropriate training are vital to preventing injuries related to rollers.




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Work safely with heavy equipment

Operating heavy machinery can create significant hazards on a construction site.




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Stay safe around farm equipment

Falls from tractors or trailing equipment can lead to serious injury and death on farms and ranches.




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Avoid forklift incidents

Forklift trucks are powerful equipment, and employees can be seriously injured if safe operating procedures are not followed.




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Furnace hazards in scrap metal recycling

The scrap metal recycling industry is large, intricate and full of dangerous processing techniques that pose a variety of safety and health hazards to workers, according to OSHA.




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Work safely with wood

Woodworking equipment can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly or if proper safeguards are not in place. Common injuries include lacerations, amputations, severed fingers and blindness. Additionally, wood dust can contain hazardous chemicals, which may cause skin and respiratory diseases.




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Help prevent falls from equipment

Working on and around heavy equipment – including tractors, forklifts and bulldozers – can result in serious injuries and even death. One potential danger is falling from the equipment.




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Avoid getting pinched

Pinch points are a serious hazard when working with machinery that has rotating parts. Pinch points are caused by machinery parts that move toward each other or a part that moves past something stationary.




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First aid for amputations

Amputations are serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. These injuries are widespread.




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The dangers of wood chippers

Wood chippers and shredders are powerful machines. Ohio State University cautions that the knives used in wood chippers as well as in shredders can easily slice through fresh wood, and the engines are powerful enough to grind tree limbs and entire branches.




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Forklift safety training is critical

Forklifts are commonplace around construction sites, warehouses and factories. But these powered industrial trucks can be deadly if used improperly, and they require respect and diligence for safe operation.




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Woodworking machine dangers

Woodworking machines – with their moving parts and sharp blades – can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. Amputations, blindness and lacerations are common injuries related to working with these machines.




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Prevent caught-in, caught-between incidents

Cave-ins during excavation work, body parts being pulled into unguarded machinery, standing within the swing radius of cranes and other equipment, and being caught between a piece of equipment and a fixed object – all of these are examples of caught-in or caught-between incidents that can occur at work.




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Carbon monoxide: The silent killer

Do your employees use gas-powered equipment at work? If so, they may be exposed to carbon monoxide.




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Injection molding machines: Avoid the hazards

Used in the plastics industry, thermoplastic injection molding machines “produce molded plastic parts by converting plastic pellets into molten material, injecting the molten plastic into a mold and cooling the plastic material,” OSHA says. Industries that use these machines include toy, medical device and beverage container manufacturers.