el Honeywell Safety Products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 00:17:00 -0400 OLIVER® Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for workers in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas; heavy metal fabrication; and construction. The footwear provides superior protection from harsh chemicals, temperatures, slippery conditions, and unexpected contact with abrasive surfaces or heavy machinery while maximizing safety, performance and comfort, and reducing foot and leg fatigue. Click here for more information from Honeywell Safety Products Full Article
el Insect Shield By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 00:19:00 -0400 Stay protected from bugs and sun in the Insect Shield Technical Field Shirt. EPA-registered Insect Shield® technology repels a variety of biting insects, including mosquitoes and ticks that can carry dangerous diseases such as Lyme and malaria. The shirt also offers UPF 30+ protection from the sun. Click here for more information from Insect Shield Full Article
el J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 00:20:00 -0400 Reinforce your safety training. The J. J. Keller® EyeCue® Visual Learning System uses a simple – yet effective – three-step process: Train – Deliver training enhanced with eye-catching EyeCue® icons Identify – Place the corresponding EyeCue® tags in your workplace Reinforce – Encourage employees to connect the tags to the training Visit JJKeller.com/EyeCue for details. Click here for more information from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Full Article
el Salisbury by Honeywell By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 00:33:00 -0400 Salisbury by Honeywell Polycarbonate Arc Flash Face Shields are offered in both standard and premium polycarbonate. Polycarbonate offers improved outdoor exposure and product life, increased warp resistance, and improved color recognition. The premium polycarbonate has the added benefit of an anti-fog/anti-scratch coating. Available on models AS1200 and AS2000 face shields. Click here for more information from Salisbury by Honeywell Full Article
el Springfield, LLC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 00:37:00 -0400 Nomex® MHP from Springfield: DuPont™ Nomex® fiber is now available in a multi-hazard FR fabric. This high-performance fabric provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, arc flash, and small molten-metal splash. Lightweight strength, durability and FR protection make it ideal for multi-hazard industrial environments. NFPA 2112-certified. NFPA 70E 2-compliant. Click here for more information from Springfield, LLC Full Article
el Boeing Co. helicopter production group wins NIOSH’s annual Safe-in-Sound award By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The team that produces the Vertical Lift AH-64 Apache helicopter developed by the Boeing Co. is the recipient of the 2021 NIOSH Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award. Full Article
el Chlorine-related deaths prompt FRA to expand crew-safety rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:31:06 -0500 Washington — Railroads must provide atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus to all rail crew members who spend time in the cab of a train carrying hazardous materials, the Federal Railroad Administration says. Full Article
el Army developing hearing protection standard for all service branches By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Fort Detrick, MD — The U.S. Army is developing a new standard to help protect all military service members from hearing problems caused by blast injuries. Full Article
el Infographic: Helping workers adapt to hot environments By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Heat stress can be deadly, and employers need to protect their employees from the dangers of hot environments. Here’s one tool to give you a better picture on how to do just that. Full Article
el Infographic: Guide to the New ANSI Cut Levels By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:49:00 -0400 In this infographic, Magid Glove explains new changes to the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 cut protection standard: How to read the new cut level icon and how to choose the right cut level for the job. Full Article
el Health care worker group releases flier on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of wearing gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has created a flier detailing best practices for proper use of different types of gloves in health care settings. Full Article
el Electrical safety group unveils videos, infographics for workers in non-electrical jobs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — The Electrical Safety Foundation International has introduced several resources aimed at workers in “occupations that traditionally receive little to no electrical training.” Full Article
el Electrical safety group creates infographic for people working from home By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Aiming to promote electrical safety among people who are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electrical Safety Foundation International has published an infographic. Full Article
el Self-contained eyewash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:02:00 -0400 The G1562 Eyewash and Drench Hose “Keg” is the latest innovation in portable emergency equipment technology. Full Article
el Work safely in floodwaters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Floodwaters can be contaminated with any number of dangerous substances that may cause serious illness or even death, such as micro-organisms, sewage and industrial waste. It is imperative to maintain good hygiene when working in areas affected by floods. Full Article
el Treating a lightning strike victim: Know how to help By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 If you witnessed a worker being struck by lightning, would you know how to help? Full Article
el Working safely with cement By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 From homes and workplaces to sidewalks and playgrounds, cement is everywhere. According to the Portland Cement Association, cement is one of the safest building materials available – when precautions are observed. Full Article
el Work safely in the heat: What you need to know By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Heat-related illnesses accounted for 783 worker deaths and nearly 70,000 serious injuries in the United States from 1992 to 2016. And in 2018 alone, 3,950 workers experienced days away from work as a result of nonfatal injuries and illnesses from on-the-job heat exposure. Full Article
el Study finds golf cart-related injuries are common By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Columbus, OH — Golf cart users, be “FORE!”-warned: The zippy means of transportation – no longer limited to golf courses – carries “considerable risk of injury and morbidity” to drivers and passengers of all ages, especially kids and older adults, say researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Full Article
el Prevent work zone-related incidents By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 11-15. This year’s theme is “Work zones are a sign to slow down.” Full Article
el OSHA releases fact sheets on combustible dust, farm emergencies By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Two new fact sheets from OSHA provide information intended to protect workers from combustible dust explosion hazards and agricultural emergencies. Full Article
el CSB to stakeholders: Tell us why efforts to control combustible dust aren’t working By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is seeking to better understand why efforts to manage and control combustible dust hazards “have often failed” to prevent explosions. Full Article
el ‘Multiple perspectives’: CSB releases first ‘learning review’ on combustible dust By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Managing and controlling combustible dust should be considered a unique hazard – not simply “tidying up the place,” the Chemical Safety Board says in a recently released learning review document that includes input from workers and industry stakeholders. Full Article
el Annual ‘Roadcheck’ to focus on truck and bus wheel ends By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle components May 17-19 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck. Full Article
el Fall-related deaths and injuries in construction spur OSHA weekend inspection initiative By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Denver — Deaths and serious injuries resulting from falls in the construction industry in recent years have prompted OSHA to launch an initiative to inspect worksites across Colorado’s Front Range, Montana and South Dakota on weekends, “when many employers typically do not monitor their jobsites well.” Full Article
el CVSA releases results of annual truck and bus brake inspection blitz By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America conducted 38,117 brake system inspections and identified 5,059 vehicles – or 13.3% – with out-of-service conditions during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week, the organization announced recently. Full Article
el Chemical Safety Board warns of emergency discharges from pressure release valves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A look at four incidents – some deadly – involving emergency discharges from pressure release valves has prompted the Chemical Safety Board to issue a safety alert. Full Article
el Injury and illness rates in warehouses are too high, OIG tells OSHA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA hasn’t “effectively addressed” elevated injury and illness rates in the warehousing industry, the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General contends. Full Article
el CVSA brake inspection blitz sidelines 1 in 8 trucks and buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Greenbelt, MD — The results are in for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week. Full Article
el General guidelines for scaffolding safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Scaffolds can be a safer and more productive way to work than ladders, but they must be set up correctly, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns, noting that the majority of fatal falls among construction workers in Massachusetts involve scaffolds. Full Article
el Use scaffolding safely By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Rounding out the top five on OSHA’s Top 10 list of most cited violations for fiscal year 2022 is scaffolding (1926.451), with 2,285 violations. Violations of this standard are a mainstay on the list year after year. Full Article
el Check self-retracting lifelines in cold or wet conditions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Designed for working at height, self-retracting lifelines “extend and retract automatically, which keeps the lifeline in consistent tension while allowing the wearer to move around within a work area,” says the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Full Article
el Work safely on scissor lifts By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scissor lifts – named for the way the lifting mechanism’s crossed beams raise and lower the work platform – are often used by manufacturing, warehouse and construction workers. Full Article
el Help prevent workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Workplace violence led to nearly 18,000 deaths over a recent 27-year period, according to a recently published report from NIOSH and two other federal agencies. Full Article
el Honeywell Safety Products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:20:00 -0400 Booth # 1619 & 1615 Compliance made easy. The Honeywell Eyewash Expiration Timer™ provides simple, effective visual management for emergency eyewashes, helping to ensure OSHA compliance. Featuring a highly visible LCD screen and LED maintenance indicators to alert when the usable life of eyewash solution nears expiration, the Eyewash Expiration Timer is compatible with all Honeywell Emergency Eyewash products. Click here for more information from Honeywell Safety Products Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article
el Springfield, LLC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:37:00 -0400 Booth #3553 Springfield DH exceeds industry standards. This dual-hazard, inherently FR fabric provides more than twice the protection of chemically treated cotton/nylon fabric when exposed to a 4-second flash fire. The more you know about Springfield DH fabric, the safer you’ll be. Visit www.Springfieldllc.com/Springfield-DH to download the white paper. Click here for more information from Springfield, LLC Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article
el Electronic earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:05:00 -0400 The left/RIGHT Dual Pro Electronic Earmuff enables workers to maintain superior hearing protection and comfort while working, communicating or listening to music in noisy environments. Full Article
el Helmet-mount headset By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:06:00 -0400 The NRR 24dB-Certified Helmet-Mount Headset (HBB-EM-HM) is a professional-grade dual-muff headset made specifically for industrial and construction use. Full Article
el Sound-level meter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:08:00 -0400 Optimus Sound Level Meters have been designed with ease of use as the most important feature, which lets users get on with measuring and controlling the noise. Full Article
el Classifying cold-weather apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Can you explain the new ANSI/ISEA 201-2012 voluntary standard about classifying insulation apparel for cold-weather environments? Full Article
el Stay safe after it snows: Tips for injury-free shoveling By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Parts of the country have experienced record-breaking snowfalls in 2015. With snow, comes shoveling – which can lead to a variety of injuries. Full Article
el Using a chainsaw safely By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 A chain saw’s revving sound is unmistakable, and using one is “inherently hazardous,” according to OSHA. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that roughly 36,000 people are treated annually in emergency rooms for chain saw-related injuries. Full Article
el Drive safely in the rain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Rain can reduce or impair your view of the road, the Nevada Department of Transportation points out. Combined with reduced tire traction on wet roadways, “It’s easy to see that driving in the rain needs to be treated with extra caution.” Full Article
el Deck the halls – safely By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 With the holiday season underway, workers may be feeling festive and want to show it in the workplace. Follow these tips to help prevent injuries while decorating. Full Article
el MSHA releases winter safety checklist for mine workers and operators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — As winter approaches, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has released best practices aimed at reducing hazards related to cold weather. Full Article
el Drive safely on black ice By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Although it can form on any road and “sneak up on you,” the National Weather Service says black ice frequently is found on roads that lack exposure to sunlight or are lightly traveled. Full Article
el Powered elevating hand truck By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The LNB-2 is the next generation in powered-elevating two-wheel hand trucks. Full Article
el Honeywell Safety Products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:18:00 -0400 Booth #4537 and 4737 Introducing the Miller® AirCore™ Wind Energy Harness – the ultimate in fall protection safety, comfort and productivity for wind turbine construction and maintenance workers. Its advanced design combines lightweight comfort with superior fall protection for workers who build and service wind turbines – reducing fatigue for increased endurance, safety and compliance. Click here for more information from Honeywell Safety Products Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article
el Insect Shield By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:21:00 -0400 Protect outdoor workers from dangerous insects and harmful UV rays with the Insect Shield Technical Field shirt. Invisible, odorless Insect Shield technology is built in and repels mosquitoes, ticks and other insects that can cause Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Click here for more information from Insect Shield Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article
el J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:22:00 -0400 Booth #5437 J. J. Keller has a line of solutions specific to the oil & gas industry, including: Safety Compliance Manual; H2S, driver, and employee Safety Handbooks; Standards for Oil & Gas Handbook; online training courses; and more. Learn more about them at www.JJKeller.com. Click here for more information from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article