Washington – Staffing firms and host employers looking to better protect temporary workers from job hazards can now review recommended practices in a guidance document issued Aug. 25 by NIOSH and OSHA.

Washington – Newly released draft guidance an OSHA advisory committee recommends that staffing firms and host employers implement a safety and health program describing the responsibilities of both entities to protect temporary workers.

Washington — The National Labor Relations Board has pushed to Feb. 26 the effective date of its revised “joint employer” rule, saying the move will “facilitate resolution of legal challenges.”

Tyler, TX — The National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule, originally set to go into effect Feb. 26, has been put on hold until at least March 11.

SmartBob HM is an innovative weight- and cable-based level sensor for mounting on the side of a bin, tank or silo. It can be used when installing a sensor on top of a bin is not possible.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the area safety technology may be mounted inside commercial motor vehicles and expanding the definition of “vehicle safety technology.”

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking stakeholder comment on whether to require universal electronic identification for commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce.

The EVOLite Skyworker Helmet is an extremely lightweight (less than 1 pound) helmet designed for working at height.

Optrel encourages welders to maintain the performance of their Optrel welding helmets with new Helmet Starter Kits for Expert Series and p550 Helmets.

The Digital Infinity Series Welding Helmets feature a 13.4-square-inch viewing area to eliminate tunnel vision, adjustable head gear that includes an oversized comfort cushion, and multiple sensors and modes for greater performance.

The Optrel Weldcap combines the lightweight wear, comfort and fit of a baseball cap with the protection of an auto-darkening welding helmet.

The Deluxe Welding Shield is a lightweight (less than 14 ounces) full-size helmet that covers the wearer’s head, neck and ears.

The VIKING 3350 Series Helmet features a Steampunk graphic theme.

The T94 Series Welding Helmet is designed to reduce neck strain and fatigue while improving operator comfort, visibility and productivity.

Classic hot rod cars inspired the latest VIKING 3350 Series helmet design, Hot Rodders.

With its strong chin strap, the ANSI-certified VERTEX VENT Helmet sets the standard in head protection for workers at height.

MSA and Miller Electric Mfg. Co. are joining forces to manufacture welding shields and adapters for use with MSA hard hats.

In combination with the MSA V-Gard Protective Cap, the VoltCap offers maximum protection against arc flash.

The Panoramaxx Welding Helmet allows for brightness and clarity of the welder’s view from setup through inspection.

The Kalis Dry Cooling Helmet Pad cools for three days without recharging and installs easily into most hard hats with suspensions.

Uniquely constructed of single-layer flame-resistant cotton, the AH1630-GS Flame-Resistant Welding Cap provides lightweight protection from sparks, with less heat trapping.

The Z4 Welding/Grinding Respirator is the lightest professional flip-up in the world, weighing only 1.77 pounds.

The Serpent Safety Helmet family now includes a full-brim version.

The crystal2.0 Welding Helmet with Crystal 2.0 Lens Technology (CLT2.0) delivers 31 percent visible light transmission in its light state (Protection Level 2.0).

Cementex Hundred Series Arc Rated Face Shields have changed from green to gray.

The V2 Shield is designed to protect workers from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The shield features 91% optical transparency and measures 32 centimeters by 22 centimeters, with a thickness of 0.3 millimeters.

Skullerz Safety Helmets 8974, 8974LED, 8975 and 8975LED offer increased side-impact protection, improved visibility and the added security of a built-in helmet strap.

PROTECTOR Shields defend machine operators from flying debris, lubricants, coolants and swarf. They’re constructed from 14-gauge powder-coated steel and thick 3/16-inch shock-proof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate.

Centurion’s Nexus Extreme Mips helmet is the world’s first industrial safety helmet that uses the Mips (multi-directional impact protection system) Cradle.

HH-CH1-YG is a high-visibility yellow/green climbing-style protective helmet with six-point ratchet suspension and a four-point chin strap. Constructed of ABS material, the hat is ideal for workers in heavy infrastructure, oil and gas, wind power, construction, mining, and utilities.

The Titanium safety helmet provides protection from impact to the head. Its integrated adjustable chin strap helps secure the helmet on the wearer’s head. The helmet features an ABS impact-resistant outer shell, and is available vented and non-vented in a variety of colors.

The lightweight GE GH400 protective safety helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd impact-absorbing technology. Its cross-
ventilation cooling feature provides users with a comfortable fit.

Developed in a partnership between HexArmor and Guatemalan innovation company Triton Ideas, the Ceros XA250 helmet incorporates Triton’s Kinetix suspension system technology, providing PPE that’s up to two times as safe as the ANSI/ISEA requirements for standard safety helmets.

Swarm A10, A20 and A30 helmets make it easier for welders to use the correct eye protection. The A10 has an auto-darkening filter fixed to shade 11. The A20 and A30, featuring a shade range from nine to 13, have an external shade selector knob and full internal dial controls, respectively.

The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap.

Sacramento, CA – Almost 1 million people in California have work-related asthma, according to a new surveillance report from the California Department of Public Health.

Shothunt Electronic Earplugs’ P2i Aridion nanotechnology provides total protection for the electronic components against water, moisture, sweat and other corrosive elements.

Powered by DECT7 wireless technology, the Apex 3-Series Wireless Headset with Advanced Hearing Protection connects team members in full-duplex conversation, similar to a conference call.

Universal-fit MiniCanal units use state-of-the-art digital technology to effectively suppress loud sounds while providing situational awareness for important ambient sounds, including conversation.

Link 2.0 features a helmet-mounted earmuff that offers users a boom mic attachment for taking clear calls in loud work environments. The helmet mount has a 25 decibel noise reduction rating, is ANSI certified, and is OSHA and NIOSH compliant.

Basel, Switzerland – Health care professionals’ judgment varies significantly when they conduct medical evaluations to determine whether workers should receive disability benefits for an injury or illness, and standards are needed to improve the process, according to researchers from the University of Basel.

East Lansing, MI — Work-related injuries requiring hospitalization increased for the third straight year in Michigan, recent data from Michigan State University shows.

Cambridge, MA — Injured workers who are older, employed by organizations with smaller payrolls and in counties where more people have health insurance are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Cambridge, MA — More than half of U.S. states have not adopted medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation cases, a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows.

Boston — Injury and illness prevention efforts are most needed in Massachusetts’ transportation and warehousing industry, results of a recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims show.

Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest.

Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review.

Toronto — Aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of work-related diseases, Minister of Labor David Piccini has announced that the Ontario government plans to establish an Occupational Exposure Registry by 2025.

Boca Raton, FL — To help commemorate its 100th anniversary, the National Council on Compensation Insurance has published a list of the 10 most significant workers’ compensation appellate decisions since 1923.

The PipeMarker V8 is a new software program for Microsoft Windows 7 and 8 that features the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL, a 300-dpi, wide-format thermal transfer printer.