Fall protection compliance remains a problem across the country. At the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Atlanta, OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) was named the agency’s most frequently cited standard – for the fifth year in a row. What are the main barriers to compliance? And what are fall protection manufacturers doing to help?

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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BullEx's revolutionary training tools, BullsEye and R.A.C.E. Station, give your trainees all the skills they need to make quick decisions in an emergency and extinguish incipient-stage fires. Digital flames, smoke and sound effects add realism to your hands-on training. There has never been a better time to invest in clean, safe extinguisher training for your company.

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Columbia Southern University's occupational safety and health degree programs meet the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the Associate Safety Professional designation (ASP) and the Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP).

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The ability to be proactive when it comes to incidents within the EHS industry plays a major part in an organization’s overall safety. Uncover the best practices of risk management for EHS systems and learn the benefits of implementing risk management in EHS organizations today.

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Gas Clip Technologies’ Multi Gas Clip Gas Detector for LEL, H₂S, CO and O₂ runs – amazingly – for two months without recharging, and only requires calibration every six months. It uses advanced low-power infrared sensor technology, is immune to sensor poisoning and does not require oxygen to detect gas.

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The 5.3-Ounce Fabric is the lightest solution-dyed FR fabric on the market with a CAT 2 protection rating. Every ounce of weight and every ounce of protection can make all the difference when a flash fire or arc flash occurs. The 5.3-Ounce Fabric minimizes second- and third-degree burn risk and increases a worker’s chance of survival.

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Reduce suit-up time while increasing wrist and hand mobility with the Glove Rings® Accessory! Made from 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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J. J. Keller — your source for safety signs! Choose from thousands of signs and labels from the safety and compliance experts. We offer low prices, fast turnaround and no minimum order. Browse our huge selection of signs or create a custom sign with no set-up fees. Visit JJKeller.com/signs for details.

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The BP2CL3O 2-in-1 Insulated Bomber Jacket meets ANSI Class 3 standards with fluorescent orange polyurethane/cotton polyester material with 2-inch silver reflective stripes. It features a zip-out fleece liner, front zipper closure, two outer zippered slant pockets, elastic at the waist and wrists, and waterproof material. Call (800) 955-6887 or visit www.mcrsafety.com for more information.

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Innovation, quality, styling and expert construction define Portwest's High-Visibility Collection. Our extensive high-visibility range is fully tested and certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN Standards, ideal for thos who will not compromise on style, comfort, protection and performance.

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The key to our advanced facepieces is Top Down Convertibility. A single facepiece. A single fit test. This provides a full-facepiece solution for all applications while minimizing inventory costs and training time. Any AV-Series facepiece can be used interchangeably with Scott's full line of SCBA, APR, and communications products.

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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. It contains a hanging bag with four HMH Skeds. Just pull the looped cord for access to the Skeds.

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

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The Overman Boot features Wolverine CarbonMAX – one of the first safety-toe boots using nanotechnology for the most advanced combination of protection and lightweight comfort that meets ASTM standards. The Overman also features Wolverine MultiShox compression pads to absorb shock and return energy, and has a contour welt construction for ultimate flexibility.

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“Make every step a safe one!” Wooster Products is a USA manufacturer of anti-slip safety stair and walkway products. We offer stair treads, nosings, tape and coatings to improve safety in any environment. Our brand names include Stairmaster®, Flexmaster®, Supergrit®, FlexTred®, and Walk-A-Sured® Water Clear Epoxy. Visit www.wooster-products.com today.

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Workrite FR’s Classic Job Shirt features a comfortable flame-resistant (FR) fleece fabric, quarter-zip front, dual-zippered chest pockets, hand-warmer pockets, pen pocket on the sleeve, reinforced elbows and a no-roll collar. It has a water-resistant, anti-odor finish, 33.6 cal/cm² arc rating and is UL-certified to NFPA 2112. Place your order today.

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What’s the difference between ANSI 107 Class 2 and Class 3 garments?

Although the type of garment/fabric is a contributing factor, research indicates that garments play a relatively minor role in reducing heat stress – especially when compared to work practices regarding proper hydration and rest breaks.

What should a flame-resistant garment program for women include?

With such strict regulations on high-visibility apparel, how can a worker stay comfortable and compliant?

What are the implications of the new OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 regulation?

What are some common errors workers make regarding flame-resistant clothing?

What considerations should be made when dressing for working in a cold environment?

How do we determine if our high-visibility apparel is right for the job or task while also making sure it meets standards and requirements?

Do worksite contaminants affect FR apparel?

How do advanced performance fabrics help workers during warm weather?

What has prompted the increase in demand for brightly colored personal protective equipment apparel?

Arc-rated/flame-resistant garments must be worn correctly to achieve maximum protection. What are some considerations that are often overlooked?

How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?

Does flame-resistant/arc-rated clothing contribute to heat stress?

Why does two plus two often equal five when it comes to a layered personal protective equipment clothing system?

What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

Keeping workers happy as well as safe starts by supplying personal protective equipment that fits well, feels good and they’re proud to wear.

How are safety managers stacking additional safety and productivity considerations with their hi-vis program?

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?

Considering the workforce can be very diverse, and the tasks performed are varied, what’s your biggest challenge in determining the appropriate gloves or arm protection (considering cut resistant factor) while maintaining comfort and dexterity for the worker?

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?

How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools?

A final rule from OSHA updating its recordkeeping requirements is intended to spark a conversation between the agency and employers. What are the new requirements, and who is affected? (Part one of a two-part article)

How do you keep injury and illness records when your employees work at several locations around the country?

How do I select a quality management system that meets key safety requirements and best practices to ensure its successful rollout and use?

Data analytics has a lot to offer on an industrial worksite from an efficiency, safety and cost-savings perspective. But, my employees are concerned with the level of data collection this requires and their privacy. How can I address this?

Dig into the details on keeping records for OSHA, including recording, reporting and submitting.

What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents?

We have the technology in place to support a safer facility, but how do we get people to make it a reality?

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

Designed for isolating large and tall process equipment, the UniMax Floor-Mounted Fume Hood comes in standard models from 6 to 24 feet wide in various depth and height options.

This detector measures ultra-high ammonia concentrations – from 10,000 to 1 million ppm (saturated) – and provides extreme accuracy, excellent repeatability and an operating life measured in decades.

The GHS Labels App makes it simpler to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Users can easily set up and maintain a chemical database by importing Safety Data Sheet content for any chemical.