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First Coast Security Acquired by ICTS Europe

The acquisition will establish First Coast Security (FCS) as the North American corporate security business unit of ICTS Europe.




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Gas Clip Technologies

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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J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

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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Toxic gas detection

Vertex Edge is a cost-effective gas detection solution designed so workers can quickly evaluate gas readings, alarms, event logs, real-time trends and overall system status.




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Cleaner/degreaser

JFC GOLD is a liquid alkaline deter- gent for cleaning and degreasing floors, equipment, machinery, and more.




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Gas detector

Tango TX2 is a two-gas monitor that increases site safety by allowing users to detect two gases with one small, reliable monitor.




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Wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor

The G7c wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor connects employees to live monitoring personnel. It includes fall detection, no-motion alerts and missed check-in identifications.




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Women’s safety glasses

CHICA Safety Eyewear in Leopard Print features oversized ballistic-rated lenses for superior protection and a universal nose bridge for comfort and fit.




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Safety glasses line

The Skullerz Safety Glasses line offers seven unique, patented models in up to 13 different lens options.




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Foam-padded safety glasses

Bouton Optical’s latest innovation, Zenon Z12 FOAM, features the popular Z12 style with foam padding, making it an effective solution for workers in environments with dust, airborne particles and high wind.




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Safety glasses

The BackDraft series is dielectric and features a unique self-sealing TPR/polycarbonate hinge and internal TPR side shields for extreme particle protection.




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Telemedicine and case management services

RMI Access Telemedicine and Case Management provide 24/7 year-round access to licensed medical providers trained in industrial injury management in all 50 states. The telemedicine service gives workers access via chat or video – or telephone if internet service is unavailable.




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Gas monitor

The G6 personal gas detector is a fully connected and intuitive solution that leverages the latest in Internet of Things cellular connectivity.




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Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc.

GuardianCoil® Coiled Wire Fabric Machine Guards are widely used in the manufacturing and fabrication industries to guard operators from ejected parts and debris during machine use. Available in numerous sizes, our kits fit most hydraulic presses and equipment; plus, we can design and manufacture custom machine guards for special applications.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

New! Bloodborne Pathogens: Safety In the Workplace. This DVD-based training program features information that must be included in training per OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. It helps ensure employees recognize bloodborne pathogens hazards and their own roles/responsibilities in safeguarding themselves at work. Learn more and order at JJKeller.com.

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Window cleaning association unveils online safety guide

McLean, VA – The International Window Cleaning Association outlines hazards and best practices to help protect window cleaners on the job in its newly released field safety guide.




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Washington FACE Program publishes three injury narratives in Spanish

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish.




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Non-flammable baselayer

Constructed to be truly non-flammable, the Ultimate Baselayer keeps comfortable heat in during winter conditions and extreme heat out when facing dangerous conditions.




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Anthony Foxx sworn in as new transportation secretary

Washington – Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Transportation on July 2, five days after being confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote.




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Senate confirms Perez as next secretary of labor

Washington – The Senate confirmed Thomas Perez on July 18 as secretary of labor with a 54-46 vote.




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Attwood confirmed as OSHRC commissioner

Washington – Cynthia Attwood has been confirmed for her second term as a commissioner of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.




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Elected government leaders may age faster: study

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.




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Paid sick leave for federal contractors: Small Business Administration asks DOL to look at alternatives

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.




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Safety and health concerns high among Nebraska prison workers, survey shows

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska prison officials need to address inmate violence against employees – as well as the overall safety culture – in the state’s correctional facilities, according to the results of a survey of correctional workers released June 1 by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.




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Massachusetts House passes bill to extend OSHA protections to public employees

Boston – Massachusetts is closer to extending OSHA protections to an estimated 400,000 public workers after the state’s House on Oct. 25 voted unanimously in favor of a bill (H. 3952) that boosts safety standards for all state and municipal government employees.




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Bernie Sanders takes gavel as chair of Senate HELP Committee

Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) presided as the chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the first time on Feb. 9.




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Performance Based Safety LLC

The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer is a certification dedicated to expertise in the developing, designing and delivering of safety, health and environmental training. The Safety Trained Supervisor certification provides a means for employers to verifysafety and health knowledge of first-line supervisors and managers.

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J.J. Keller & Associates Inc.

J.J. Keller’s new "Back Safety: Keep Your Back in Action" training program helps educate your employees on maintaining a healthy back and taking preventive measures to avoid accidents and injuries. This DVD-based training also is available in pay-per-view and online formats.

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‘Ergonomics for Drivers’: Washington L&I releases online training

Tumwater, WA — A new online training course from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended to enhance safety and comfort for all drivers.




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Wheeled trash bins lower sanitation workers’ MSD-related absences: study

London — Use of wheeled waste collection bins – instead of bags, boxes or baskets – may reduce musculoskeletal injuries and lost worktime among sanitation workers, according to a recent study out of the United Kingdom.




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Rate of work-related MSDs in construction dips as median DAFW climbs: report

Silver Spring, MD — The rate of nonfatal, work-related musculoskeletal disorders requiring days away from work in the construction industry has continued to decline, while the median DAFW for such injuries remains on the rise, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Washington L&I publishes home office ergo tips

Tumwater, WA — For people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new fact sheet from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries explains how to set up a safe and efficient home workstation.




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NIOSH revamps ergo assessment app for miners

Washington — NIOSH has updated its mobile app designed to help mine workers assess the ergonomics of common job tasks and identify potential worksite safety hazards.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 19: One-person safety teams and post-pandemic ergonomic concerns

In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations.




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Washington State House advances bill aimed at protecting workers from ergo injuries

Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15.




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On the Safe Side podcast: Four special National Safety Month mini episodes

Four special mini episodes focus on National Safety Month, observed every June. Each episode highlights a different weekly theme throughout the month: musculoskeletal disorders; workplace impairment; injury prevention; and slips, trips and falls. Listen to all four now.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 33: OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy and MSDs

In Episode 33, the S+H editorial team dives into the November issue’s feature story on OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy.




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Ergonomics bill back on the table in Washington state

Olympia, WA — Washington state legislators are once again considering a bill aimed at reducing workers’ risk of musculoskeletal disorders.




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Washington state’s ergonomics bill now law

Olympia, WA — A new law in Washington will repeal state statutes that prevent the Department of Labor & Industries from adopting ergonomics rules intended to protect workers.




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NSC releases report on MSD prevention benchmarking survey

Itasca, IL — Improving methods of tracking musculoskeletal disorders, continuously monitoring and assessing physical risk factors, and sharing best practices can help workplace MSD prevention programs have real impact.




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Solid waste industry should embrace Total Worker Health, researchers say

College Station, TX — Three out of 4 solid waste workers say their employer considers workplace safety and health important, yet only 1 in 4 feel encouraged to share safety-related suggestions.




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Arc flash kit

The CU-ARC-5 Arc Flash Kit features a center weight positioning visor bracket that balances and distributes the weight of the shield evenly for extreme thermal energy conditions.




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Portable eyewash

Model 7501T is a 9-gallon, gravity-fed tempered portable eyewash that uses a heated insulated blanket to provide ANSI-compliant tempered water in ambient operating temperatures from -30° F to 100° F.




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Portable emergency eyewash station

The VisionAid 16-Gallon Emergency Eyewash Station is a simple, low-cost self-contained eyewash station that meets ANSI Z358.1 requirements.




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Eyewash and facewash station

The Halo Eyewash and Eye/Facewash provides the most effective emergency relief available.




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Portable eyewash/drench hose unit

The G1562 is a pressurized, self-contained eyewash and drench hose ‘keg’ suitable for low-traffic areas and where a continuous supply of potable water is unavailable for plumbed units.




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Portable eyewash starter kit

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




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Emergency eyewash

The Honeywell Fendall 2000 delivers 100-percent sterile, buffered and physiologically balanced saline solution free of contaminants, bacteria, corrosives and pollutants.




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Trends in ... emergency eyewashes/showers

Unlike personal protective equipment such as hard hats and steel-toe boots, emergency eyewashes and showers are not meant to be used every day. Ideally, a worker will never need one. But should an incident such as a chemical splash occur, it’s vital that emergency eyewashes and showers be ready for use.




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Single man baskets

Single Man Baskets have the ability to attach to any knuckle boom truck that meets ASME standard B30.23. Thanks to specialized adapters, the baskets install easily and quickly to extend the capabilities of knuckle boom trucks.