Indianapolis — Indiana Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has introduced legislation that would dramatically increase maximum fines for on-the-job fatalities.

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.

Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand.

Washington — The House has passed legislation that would expand the types of medical professionals who can treat injured employees under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Program.

Lincoln, NE — A corrections worker who was injured during a self-defense training course wasn’t wrongfully terminated after her injury left her with permanent work restrictions, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled.

Austin, TX — In Texas, 69% percent of employees who returned to work within six months of being injured in 2020 remained on the job for at least nine months.

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.

HyFlex 11-812 is an innovative easy-tear glove designed specifically to reduce the risk of injuries when working with rotating tools.

Lightweight and nylon-lined, CC9009 and CB9009 gloves are 100% polyurethane coated and washable, ideal for ambulance drivers, nursing home workers and police officers, among others.

In non-medical consumer and industrial situations, it’s often advantageous to wear ultrafine nitrile-coated washable gloves, such as the multi-use Aquila NR18E.

These portable and vehicle-mounted handwashing stations allow water and hand sanitizer to be dispensed virtually anywhere.

GL3000 series arc flash protection gloves are available in two new models – GL3009CKB and GL3010CK. They’re designed to provide comfort, fit, dexterity and premium protection. Using the ASTM F2675 test method, both models offer protection against Category 4 arc flashes and are deemed fire resistant under section 8.8 of NFPA’s 2112 standard.

Made from a lightweight 8 ounce/yd2 knit fabric, the Ultimate Baselayer delivers the highest level of protection and comfort.

According to NIOSH, a number of fires have spontaneously ignited when workers attempted to fill portable gas cans in the backs of pickup trucks with plastic liners or in cars with a carpeted interior surface.

Working on jobsites painted before 1978 can pose risks associated with lead-based paints. Workers need to be aware of safe practices in removing this paint to avoid the health risks that come with lead exposure both during and after work has taken place.

Gasoline and other flammable liquids should only be stored in approved containers based on specifications developed by the Department of Transportation, OSHA, the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute.

Compressed gas cylinders may look fairly harmless, but the stored gases can be toxic, flammable, oxidizing, corrosive or inert, according to the Department of Energy Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security.

Tumwater, WA — A proposed update to Washington state’s permanent rules on worker heat exposure would set the “temperature action level” at 80° F for most outdoor workers.

Washington — OSHA has launched a national competition for the best tools and resources on the dangers of heat exposure – indoors and outdoors – at work.

Washington — OSHA’s proposed rule on protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor settings is progressing toward potential publication – and the agency wants feedback.

Raleigh, NC — The longer the heat index remains above 90° F, the more employers may pay in workers’ compensation costs for missed workdays, a recent study of North Carolina workers shows.

Washington – OSHA recently issued a fact sheet about protecting workers from abrasive blasting materials.

London – Guidance documents released Jan. 29 from the Energy Institute aim to help employers meet four particular focus areas of a process safety management program.

Arlington, VA – A new guide from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to help metal and nonmetal mine operators comply with the agency’s ladder safety standards.

Lansing, MI – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has approved two alternatives for complying with its rules on scissor lifts.

Cincinnati – Employers whose workers are exposed to diacetyl now can obtain guidance from a new NIOSH document.

Washington – OSHA has published new guidance intended to help small businesses comply with the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard.

The Dräger Pac Series is composed of fast, accurate and easy-to-use personal single-gas detectors.

GSM-60 is a microprocessor-based gas monitor designed for use in industrial process, aerospace, pharmaceutical and semiconductor applications.

The DSX Docking Station is a simple gas detector maintenance and recordkeeping solution requiring no PC or network connection.

The ALTAIR 2XT Gas Detector includes industry-leading XCell sensors in a Two-Tox version that detects two hazards in a single-gas platform, so users do not need a second gas detector.

The BW Clip Maintenance-Free Single-Gas Detector is a reliable and cost-effective way to keep workers safe and operations compliant.

The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity.

iAssign Beacons use iAssign technology to automatically assign site names to Ventis Pro Series Gas Monitors and other compatible products within a defined range.

The OELD (Optima Excel Local Display) is a Bluetooth-enabled device that brings connectivity to fixed gas detectors used in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy industries.

Fast-response options are now available for the PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL Infrared Gas Detector, a SIL 2-capable infrared-point gas detector that identifies methane, propane, ethylene, butane and other combustible hydrocarbon gases.

The PC-5000 Series Wall-Mount Particle/Mass Monitor is a branded six-channel particulate meter that optionally incorporates sensors for additional environmental parameters such as total volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, temperature and relative humidity.

The OELD App allows workers to use a smart device to configure and maintain the OELD smart junction box, the Searchpoint Optima Plus point infrared gas detector and the Searchline Excel connected to it.

The newly improved GD-888 Series of Portable Carbon Dioxide Gas Monitors include a digital display, a built-in air pump, backlighting, alarms and an optional data-logger.

The SERIES U Single and Multi-Channel Wall Mounted Gas Monitors use unique, patented sensors that are highly specific, fast-responding, poison-resistant, and unaffected by moisture or temperature changes.

Gasmaster is a flexible and simple-to-use solution wherever workers need a self-contained control panel to monitor up to four gas or fire hazards.

The E4500 Portable Flue Gas Analyzer is designed for emissions monitoring; maintenance and tuning of boilers, burners, engines, furnaces, turbines and incinerators; and many other industrial combustion processes.

The TXgard Series of remote wall-mounted continuous gas detectors now offers localized digital displays.

Bump-N-Go Portable Gas Cylinders are designed to simplify bump testing for mobile workers or workers who don’t have access to a docking station.

The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor with the XIR PLUS Sensor continuously detects CO₂ levels and issues alarm commands when gas is present in toxic quantities.

The E6000 is a handheld industrial combustion gas and emissions analyzer.

The G7c is a connected gas detector with plug-and-play gas sensor cartridges.

The Honeywell BW Connect attaches to GasAlertMicroclip XL and X3 detectors – as well as GasAlertMax XT II detectors – by sliding onto the charging port of the detector, and pairs to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

The AimSafety PM100 Single-Gas Monitor and the Four-Gas AimSafety PM400 Multi-Gas Monitor combine innovation, ease of use, fast response time and data aggregation to help workers and organizations provide better safety and workplace toxic threat protection.

The Honeywell BW Solo is an easy-to-service single-gas detector with BLE connectivity that provides real-time visibility into the status and safety of workers in hazardous areas, helping organizations respond faster to safety incidents.