Corvallis, OR – Sufficient lighting, portable signs and visible police presence are among several contributing factors that help improve worker safety on highway paving projects, according to a study from Oregon State University.

Washington – A new NIOSH document outlines best practices for minimizing the risk of crystalline silica exposure during asphalt pavement milling.

Fairfax, VA – OSHA’s forthcoming crane operator qualifications rule will be different from a draft previously issued, an agency official recently told stakeholders.

Silver Spring, MD — A total of 532 construction workers were killed at road construction sites from 2011 through 2016 – more than twice the combined total for all other industries combined – according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.

Washington — National Work Zone Awareness Week is set for April 26-30, with a national kickoff event – hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation – planned for 11 a.m. Eastern on April 27.

Between 1992 and 2005 at least 154 workers were killed by electrocution when a metal ladder came into contact with overhead power wires, according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Exposure to electricity resulted in 156 deaths and 1,730 cases involving days away from work in the United States in 2012, according to the 2015 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”

OSHA recommends workers follow eight “rules to live by” regarding downed electrical lines.

Workers using aerial lifts can be injured or killed if they don’t know how to operate them safely.

Heads up, workers: Power lines can be serious and potentially fatal hazards when proper safety precautions are not followed.

The life cycle of electrical assets typically spans 25-30 years under ideal conditions. However, many companies don’t maintain their electrical assets, which may result in reduced asset life.

Silver Spring, MD – An online resource offers guidance for employers and employees on preventing heat illnesses in the workplace.

Vivid’s Mobile Solution automatically detects PCs, Macs and mobile devices and serves the optimal experience to each.

Gaithersburg, MD — Many laser protective eyewear products may not be adequately tested – by both manufacturers and end users – for lasers that emit high-power, ultrafast pulses, potentially putting workers at risk, according to a study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Workers in a wide variety of jobs and industries wear high-visibility safety apparel to alert others of their presence, particularly in dark or dim places. Users include utility linemen, construction workers, police officers and school bus drivers, to name a few.

Earthquakes can strike anywhere at anytime, so organizations should prepare employees.

Washington – A new NIOSH publication describes how the agency’s Health Hazard Evaluation Program works with employers to investigate possible dangers in the workplace.

Chicago – Working near a window could improve an employee’s sleep and overall quality of life, suggests a study from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago — Workers can get quite heated when it comes to office temperatures. In a recent Harris Poll survey of 1,012 full-time U.S. adult employees, conducted between April 4 and May 1, 46 percent of respondents said their office is either too hot or too cold.

Morgantown, WV — Nanoparticles from printer toner emissions can cause “very significant” changes to workers’ genetic and metabolic profiles, results of a recent study led by a researcher from West Virginia University show.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA, along with the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, has published a 25-page guidance document intended to help employers safely return workers to office settings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Clipless Steel Guarding Line is used to create robotic guards, safety guards, welding cells, conveyor guards and more. The core characteristics of the steel guarding – easy assembly, sized to exact specifications, simple modifications and modularity – remain the same.

Washington — OSHA is seeking comment on a proposed rule aimed at protecting indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses.

Washington — OSHA has updated its internal guidance on communicating with the families of workers killed on the job.

Washington — The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 requires pesticide manufacturers to translate safety and health information on product labels into Spanish. New and updated resources from the Environmental Protection Agency are intended to help.

Washington — A traveling NIOSH exhibit spotlights research that has advanced medical treatment and awareness of the health problems experienced by workers who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Who is responsible for lockout/tagout within a facility?

Because OSHA already considers a blind or blanking plate to be a lockout, how is the blind-flange lockout device a safety improvement?

DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest.

Columbus, OH — Three out of 10 law enforcement officers have experienced a work-related head injury, putting them at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a recent study.

Toronto — Workers with “precarious” jobs – which can include temporary contracts, part-time hours, irregular schedules and low wages – face an elevated risk of a work-related injury and illness, results of two recent studies out of Canada show.

Melbourne, Australia — Employers incorporating collaborative robots in their workplace can ease the transition for employees by taking three key steps, Australian researchers say.

Pelican 9480 (left) and 9490 (right) Remote Area Lighting Systems are self-contained with a quick-release rechargeable and swappable power supply.

Four new LED combination spot-flood lights are available in four different lengths, including 12½ inches, 19¾ inches, 27¾ inches and 34¾ inches.

The GAU-HB-400W-LED-SS fixture produces 52,000 lumens of high-intensity light while drawing 400 watts from a 120-volt electrical system.

Equipped with a super-bright LED, the ProGear 2780 LED Headlight provides light of different intensities (53 lumens in low mode, 203 lumens in medium mode and 430 lumens in high mode).

The EPL-SL-8X75-12V-TXF Explosion-Proof String Light set contains a total of eight work lights that come equipped with aluminum hooks and connected in series along 80 feet of 16/3 SOOW explosion-proof cord.

The Nightstick XPP-5422GM Intrinsically Safe Dual-Light Flashlight features dual magnets – one at its base and one on its clip.

The NSR-2522RM Rechargeable Magnetic Dual-Light Flashlight is ideal for workers who need a reliable hands-free lighting solution.

The NSR-2168R Xtreme Lumens Rechargeable Multi-Purpose LED Work Light provides super-bright, hands-free lighting.

The EHL-LED-7W-100-CPP516 Explosion-Proof LED Drop Light provides performance and durability that incandescent drop lights cannot match.

The F3SG-RE Global Safety Light Curtain is designed for machine guarding solutions that do not require blanking or muting capabilities.

The ProTac HL 4 is a high-lumen flashlight that delivers 2,200 lumens of white light.

The HALD-24-1X100LED Hazardous Area LED Light Fixture is designed to provide operators with a powerful and energy-efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location luminaires.

Final certifications allow the BUCKLITE headlight to be used in all Ex (Group I, Group IIC, Group IIIC) environments.

The LED Dual Fixture Work Light on Tripod Stand (model SL-1530) is a 10,000-lumen work light that can be directed independently, allowing users to position each fixture exactly where light is needed.

The WAL-TPM-500LTL-LED portable LED light tower contains one LED light head that produces 60,000 lumens while using 500 watts of power.

Built with heavy-duty die-cast aluminum to withstand the toughest environments, the FOREWARNER-MAXI state-of-the-art overhead crane warning LED projects a solid white, blue or red tightly focused spotlight on the floor to alert pedestrians to the hook’s location.