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Print GHS labels quickly and easily with the UDO400 printer, equipped with preprinted professional red GHS diamonds.

Labelmaster has partnered with the American Coatings Association to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System Labels.

This durable, compact countertop cabinet safely stores up to two 4-liter bottles of acids or bases near your workspace.

The Pulse-Flow PTA pneumatic conveying system safeguards lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide from moisture exposure and protects workers from toxic cathode materials during rechargeable battery production.

The Due North All Purpose Industrial is a winter traction solution for tough work environments.

Work-Tek Frac’er Composition Toe Boots are 11-inch-tall waterproof work boots that are ideal for the oil and gas industry. The upper is waterproof and flame-resistant.

Safety First System products help reduce employee cut injuries and minimize or eliminate damaged merchandise.

The Smarty family of ceramic-blade safety box cutters features a longer 1-inch blade and durable glass-filled nylon ambidextrous handles.

Offering a fast, safe and efficient way to refill intermediate bulk container totes, the Falcon Funnel XL model is made of chemical-resistant polyethylene. The funnel is easily fitted to a standard tote and has a storage pocket for an IBC locking lid and a discharge basin with side storage areas.

With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph.

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Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.

Boston – Elected heads of government may face an increased risk of early death compared with runner-up candidates who did not go on to serve in government, according to a study from Harvard Medical School.

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.

Make every step a safe one. NITEGLOW^® photoluminescent anti-slip stair nosings and treads help prevent slips and falls and eliminate costly law suits. Nosings can be used indoor and outdoor on all types of steps, existing and new. They are code compliant, long lasting and high quality. Visit www.wooster-products.com today.

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The Guarddog Self-Closing Safety Gate from BlueWater Manufacturing Inc. is tough, durable and easy to install. The gate is available in powder-coated, galvanized and stainless steel finishes, as well as in five nominal sizes. Provide your employees with the best safety gate available with the Guarddog.

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Waterloo, Ontario — A Canadian safety group has added three posters – focused on reducing the risk of MSD injuries in the knees, shoulders and lower back – to its musculoskeletal injury prevention resource library.

IG-300 Waterproof Winter Gloves from OK-1 by OccuNomix are the first industrial winter gloves to feature infrared fleece.

The EWDS19-921KIT Portable Eyewash Starter Kit is a fully compliant portable eyewash station.

Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters are now more versatile with the introduction of the TurboLite Edge Series.

Assembling a custom perimeter safety rail is easy with RailGuard Fit-Rite Rail. Use this system on roofs, mezzanines and loading docks, or for in-plant machine guarding. Assemble the rail on-site to fit your application by simply ordering the lineal feet of rail and base type.

Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing its position that all use of asbestos should be banned.

Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing that the risk for the cancer mesothelioma is connected to both early and recent exposures to asbestos.

Sacramento, CA — The California Senate has approved legislation aimed at preventing workplace violence, particularly by banning employer policies that direct non-security personnel to confront shoplifters.

Buffalo, NY — What do workers do to recover when their boss or manager engages in “nonphysical aggression such as humiliating or threatening subordinates, or taking credit for their work”? A pair of researchers recently set out to answer that question.

Blackline Safety Corp., a Canada-based global leader in connected safety technology, has appointed Peter Attalla vice president of international sales.

Wooster Products, a Wooster, OH-based manufacturer of anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway products, recently unveiled a new website at woosterproducts.com. This helpful resource for architects, specifiers and others provides a fast and easy way to find information on code-compliant non-slip stair treads and nosings, emergency egress systems, and more.

Sellars Absorbent Materials has been recognized as a 2024 Top Impact Company by Real Leaders, an organization dedicated to inspiring the future of business.

October is Manufacturing Month. To celebrate, Milwaukee-based manufacturer Sellars Absorbent Materials will conduct an “I Spy” game.

Updates were recently made to the American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association consensus standard 121-2023 – Dropped Object Prevention Solutions.

Washington — The House Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit funding for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal to require the installation of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Austin, TX — A Texas judge has struck down a recently signed state law that would prohibit local municipalities and counties from mandating water breaks for workers.

Washington — Members of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee veered from the focus of a recent hearing by challenging legislation that would require speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently introduced in California would help ensure workers have uninterrupted personal time by establishing a “right to disconnect” from emails, texts and calls outside of work hours.

Approximately 70,250 cut or laceration cases involving days away from work occurred in the private sector in 2011, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”

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.

Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt have launched the Carhartt Flame-Resistant Extremes Arctic Outerwear Line, which offers wind resistance, durability, warmth and comfort to workers in extreme weather conditions – without added weight or bulk.

The SK-4 is a versatile safety cutter featuring a heavy-duty spring-loaded blade that self-retracts the instant the blade loses contact with the cutting surface.

Take ampere measurements on conductors up to 500 kV quickly and easily with the HVA High-Voltage Digital Ammeter.

Low-voltage and line-voltage connections can be mixed up easily, even by experienced installers.

The Super-Safeway portable ground fault circuit interrupter is available in various voltages on 20A circuit and has earned the IP69K rating – the highest level of protection against the penetration of high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust.

Los Angeles – Better laws and more resources are needed to protect workers throughout the country, several safety advocates said in an April 23 teleconference sponsored by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations is calling for the federal government to release guidelines and standards regarding the use of hair samples as a drug-testing method for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Washington – Several public health advocacy groups have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that aims to undo OSHA’s requirement for employers to electronically submit worker injury and illness data for public view.

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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Master Lock’s Confined Space Covers prevent unauthorized entries and guard against weather and debris. Clear OSHA-compliant signage and secure barrier locks protect against the hazards of unsupervised confined spaces. Learn more.

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