Washington — OSHA has unveiled a new mission statement that “more fully reflects the agency’s purpose and the work we do to serve that purpose.”

Hunt Valley, MD — Maryland is the latest state to adopt a standard on heat illness prevention.

The Fusion Mt is a lightweight safety boot designed to protect both a woman’s toes and the metatarsal bones in her foot.

Red Wing Shoes has expanded its lightweight CoolTech Athletics line to include a 4-inch hiker boot for men who want multipurpose work boots.

With its classic wedge silhouette, the San Jose work boot is built for the unique fit needs of today’s tradeswoman and skilled worker. 

Made from responsibly sourced materials, the medium-duty Dearborn boot’s upper features 
KEEN.FLEXARMOR, a lightweight, ultra-strong, seamless woven textile with more abrasion resistance than leather. A KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane and air-injected Luftcell midsole provide lasting comfort.

Floatride Energy Daily Work from Reebok is an athletic work shoe made for women. The foam is resilient, flexible and provides premium responsive cushioning. The shoe features extra-wide composite toes, a MemoryTech footbed and breathable mesh with extra TPU for stability.

Floatride Energy from Reebok is an athletic work shoe made for women. The foam is resilient and flexible, as well as provides premium responsive cushioning. The shoe features extra-wide composite toes, a MemoryTech footbed and breathable mesh with extra TPU for stability. A rubber slip-resistant outsole increases traction and durability.

In addition to its lighter weight, the Pittsburgh Energy medium-duty boot offers cushioning and flexibility. Comfort enhancements include a KEEN.ReGEN midsole that returns 50% more energy than standard EVA foam; a waterproof, breathable KEEN.DRY membrane; and a TPU shank for midfoot support.

The 992 is a water-resistant premium nubuck men’s safety boot. Features include a steel-toe cap, 
a removable comfort arch footbed with extreme impact protection and a low-density shocking absorbing PU midsole with anti-bacterial agent.

Two new series of women’s shoes – Parissa Work and Pulse Tech Work – provide workers with contemporary styles that offer protection on the job. Parissa Work slip-ons have a truFlex midsole with slip-resistant outsole and a removable footbed for extra cushioning.

The Langdon Work line of casual, comfortable shoes features midsoles with lightweight shock absorption and overall construction that provides full forefoot flexibility. These slip-ons have a truTECH heel pad that helps prevent foot fatigue by absorbing the shock from a long workday.

The Rainier 6-inch women’s work boot with nano composite safety toe is designed for tradeswomen. It features an oil-, clog- and slip-resistant non-marking outsole.

The Spice line of women’s work boots has a new addition: the Dark Lava Nubuck edition. These reddish-brown leather safety boots are durable, abrasion resistant and waterproof.

The Kenton is a retro-inspired work sneaker that offers lightweight protection for all-day workflow.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is requesting public input on a proposal to enhance the safety and durability of rail tank cars used to transport hazardous materials.

Washington – A Sept. 24 proposed rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration would prohibit hazardous materials carriers and associated companies from further operations if they do not pay civil penalties for violations within 90 days.

Washington – A new advisory bulletin from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recounts one of the largest pipeline spills in the past five years and encourages pipeline owners and operators to take new preventive measures against leaks.

Washington – The House has approved an amendment to fund pipeline safety measures as part of the 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act.

Washington — Incomplete initiatives aimed at improving employer reporting of injuries are among the top management and performance challenges facing OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration, according to a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General report released in November.

Macclesfield, England — Employees with asthma miss an average of almost 10% of their work hours, and most are restricted from performing their duties because of their symptoms, both of which negatively affect their emotional well-being, according to the findings of a recent study.

Washington — Decreases in lung function observed among cleanup workers shortly after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster were no longer apparent within the next few years, results of a new study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences indicate – suggesting that some adverse health effects linked to the spill may resolve over time.

Charlottesville, VA — Coal miners with black lung disease commonly face various mental health issues, including thoughts of suicide, results of a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia show.

Triangle, VA — United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts is calling on Congress to advance proposed legislation that would ease access to health care and other benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease.

Washington – OSHA has extended to March 31 the comment period for a request for information on potential changes to the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard.

Is the smart home market maturing and stabilizing, showing a clear path forward for security dealers wanting to capitalize on the new desires of homeowners to interact with many areas of their home life, including security? Not exactly. But there are definitely signs that it has moved to another level of adoption and interest, making the time ripe for action on the part of those who want to adjust their business model to capture opportunities and revenue in this fast-growing space.

Security professionals reveal their thoughts on the security, monitoring and smart home markets.

Customer demand for smart home security systems grew during the pandemic, and with more integrated conveniences available than ever before, shows no sign of slowing down.

In 2015 we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the SDM 100 and honored eight companies for being ranked on the first SDM 100 Report in 1991 and all of the reports thereafter.

Washington – OSHA on Dec. 3 announced a request for information regarding potential changes to its Process Safety Management Standard and related enforcement policies.

Washington – The Office of Management and Budget has concluded a review of a draft rule that would update OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard, and the safety agency has formally requested input from the public.

To acknowledge the unique contributions made daily by female welders, 3M has designed the Speedglas 100 Series Graphic Welding Helmets – Women’s Collection.

Workrite Uniform Co. has updated its lines of flame-resistant clothing developed by women for women in industrial and fire service professions.

Historically, PPE has been designed with a man’s body size and shape in mind. But when Safety+Health reached out to the International Safety Equipment Association regarding progress on designing personal protective equipment for women, manufacturers’ representatives were quick to respond.

Add warmth with this heavyweight flame-resistant duck bib overall.

Protective flame-resistant workwear is subject to the harshest and dirtiest conditions. That is why Milliken conducts the highest level of testing on its Amplitude flame-resistant fabrics.

Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm Technology FR fabric delivers enhanced comfort no matter the conditions.

The NeeseWear FR Unlined Jacket was specially developed for use in cool climates.

AMTEX TC fabrics combine comfort, strength and a high level of protection, and currently are offered in 7.9-ounce and 8.4-ounce twill.

The Job Sight FR apparel line consists of products that conform to the ANSI 107 standard for high visibility and flame resistance, along with the ASTM F1506 standard for flame- and arc-resistant apparel and NFPA 70E.

UltraSoft AC flame-resistant fabric offers advanced protection from electric arc flash and flash fires, as well as multipurpose protection from molten ferrous metal and welding exposures.

Workrite Uniform Co. teamed up with Westex and 3M to develop a line of insulated flame-resistant garments: 3M Thinsulate Platinum outerwear.

Washington — “We want all forklift operators going home after each shift without injury. That’s the ultimate objective.” Chuck Pascarelli, chair of the Industrial Truck Association, made the remark June 13 during a National Forklift Safety Day event at the National Press Club.

The DEWALT DPG780 Performance Mechanic Work Glove provides superior grip where workers need it most.

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has published a pair of hazard alerts in response to an increase in fatalities at metal and non-metal mines.

Minneapolis – Longer work tenure and higher exposure to certain particles put Minnesota iron miners at an increased risk of a rare form of lung cancer, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota.

Arlington, VA – A new, free training module from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to aid employer compliance with incident and injury reporting requirements.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is ramping up enforcement after three miners died in separate incidents on the same day.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule intended to improve the quality of workplace examinations in metal and non-metal mines.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.