ea X1 hybrid headlamp By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Six different beam modes – turbo, spot and flood, spotlight, floodlight, ultralight, and peripheral floodlights – highlight the X1 model headlamp, which can be used at 650 or 750 lumens. Full Article
ea Rechargeable spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Waypoint 400 is an updated rechargeable, pistol-grip spotlight that offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultrabright white light with a beam distance of more than 3,700 feet. Full Article
ea Office fires: Be ready to react By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond? Full Article
ea Is your workplace ready for EVs? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If your facility is considering installing EV charging stations, the Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends a site assessment conducted by a trained and qualified electrician. Full Article
ea Prevent falls when working near rooftop hatches By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Guarding floor and wall openings and holes is a requirement under OSHA’s fall protection standard. Hatches, which provide workers with direct access to a rooftop where equipment is often stored, fall under this requirement. Full Article
ea Look up: Ladders and overhead power lines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 From 1992 to 2005, at least 154 workers were killed after a metal ladder they were using came in contact with an overhead power line, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in a recent NIOSH review. Full Article
ea Use ‘the four R’s’ to help prevent head-on collisions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 You can help prevent a potential head-on collision before it occurs. NSC has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use: the four R’s. Full Article
ea Beyond Reimbursement: Spotlighting the Superiority of a Managed Safety Footwear Program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers. Full Article
ea Prevent on-the-job backover deaths By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction. Full Article
ea Head protection: Understand the options By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet? Full Article
ea Health conditions raise women’s risk of work-related injuries, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Aurora, CO — Anxiety, depression and fatigue increase women’s risk of getting hurt at work, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health’s Center for Health, Work and Environment. Full Article
ea Night owls at increased risk of dying younger, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Evanston, IL — People who prefer to stay up late have a greater chance of dying at a younger age than those who are natural “early to bed and early to rise” types, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Surrey. Full Article
ea Study links fatigue-related CMV crashes to distance from rest areas By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Lexington, KY — Fatigue-related crashes among commercial motor vehicle drivers increase the farther the crash site is located from truck stops, rest areas and weigh stations with rest havens, according to a recent study from the University of Kentucky. Full Article
ea Want to sleep better? Put rude co-workers out of your mind, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — If experiencing rude or negative behavior at work keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep, making efforts to “let it go” after you’ve clocked out may help ward off insomnia, according to a recent study from the American Psychological Association. Full Article
ea Nursing organizations launch campaign to address safety and health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD — The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the U.S. Public Health Service chief nurse officer and the University of North Carolina and University of Washington schools of nursing, has launched a campaign with initiatives that include addressing industry concerns such as workplace violence and safe and appropriate staffing levels. Full Article
ea Researchers find sleep disorders common among nurses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 San Antonio — Nearly 1 in 3 nurses may suffer from insomnia, while more than 1 in 8 admit to taking medications to help them stay awake, according to a recent study. Full Article
ea New: NIOSH virtual research center focuses on worker fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH has launched a virtual research center intended help combat workplace fatigue by targeting industry-specific activities. Full Article
ea Health care accreditation group publishes lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Oakbrook Terrace, IL — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic “pushing health care organizations to their limits and workers beyond physical exhaustion,” accreditation organization The Joint Commission has published a special edition Sentinel Event Alert highlighting adverse events and high-risk conditions. Full Article
ea Shift work sleep disorder raises risk of traffic crashes by nearly 300%: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Columbia, MO — Individuals who develop shift work sleep disorder – a condition involving insomnia or excessive sleepiness as a result of working nontraditional hours – may be almost three times more likely to be involved in a traffic crash, according to a recent study by researchers from the University of Missouri. Full Article
ea Shift work has ‘significant’ impact on sleep health, study of Australian miners finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Perth, Australia — It’s “imperative” that employers try to improve work shift scheduling so workers can get adequate sleep, researchers from Edith Cowan University say after their recent study of mine workers in Australia. Full Article
ea Prioritize sleep, manage fatigue: New tip sheet for health care workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Darien, IL — Promoting heathy sleep habits among health care workers is the goal of a new tip sheet from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Full Article
ea Study explores top causes of driving-related deaths in oil and gas extraction industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — For oil and gas extraction workers, a combination of extended work hours, long commutes and insufficient sleep increases their odds of engaging in risky driving behaviors, according to a recent NIOSH study. Full Article
ea Can speaking up at work affect how well you sleep? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 San Antonio — How employees choose to voice their thoughts and/or opinions at work – either positively or negatively – may affect their quality of sleep, results of a recent study show. Full Article
ea Sleeping in on weekends doesn’t help your heart: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 University Park, PA — Using weekends to catch up on the sleep you didn’t get during the workweek isn’t a heart-healthy strategy, a new study claims. Full Article
ea Pulling an all-nighter can lead to unsafe decisions: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution. Full Article
ea Irregular work hours when young may harm health later in life By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
ea HID State of Healthcare Security Report Details Rising Cyber & Physical Threats By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:47:28 -0400 More than 3 in 4 respondents (77 percent) to HID’s survey believe integrating digital and physical security is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat rising cyber and physical attacks. Full Article
ea Minuteman Security Acquires AdaptToSolve, Achieves Full East Coast Reach By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:50:20 -0400 The acquisition of AdaptToSolve expands Minuteman Security & Life Safety's East Coast presence and enhances its ability to deliver integrated security and life safety solutions. Full Article
ea Real Stories, Real Solutions: A 2024 Cloud Security Summit Recap By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:40:00 -0400 Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically. Full Article
ea Verkada’s Cloud-Based Solutions Simplify Real Estate Management for Colonnade BridgePort By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 At its three mixed-used Ottawa properties housing 600+ residential units, 10 ground-floor retail units and 149,000 square feet of office space, the company required a solution to centralize security operations, effectively monitoring public spaces, while also ensuring the privacy of tenants in their individual spaces. Full Article
ea Pye-Barker Grows Tri-State Reach With Acquisition of Systems Design Group By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:23:19 -0500 Based in Flemington, N.J., SDG provides businesses 24/7 surveillance of safety, burglary and fire threats to help aid emergency response, limit property damage and protect lives. Full Article
ea Cold weather clothing layering: Why thicker isn’t better By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 What considerations should be made when dressing for working in a cold environment? Full Article
ea Warm-weather fabrics By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 How do advanced performance fabrics help workers during warm weather? Full Article
ea FR/AR clothing and heat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Does flame-resistant/arc-rated clothing contribute to heat stress? Full Article
ea The ‘Great Resignation’ – an opportunity to rethink your PPE offerings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0400 Keeping workers happy as well as safe starts by supplying personal protective equipment that fits well, feels good and they’re proud to wear. Full Article
ea Cold weather protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions? Full Article
ea FR apparel in cold weather By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather? Full Article
ea Document control in environmental, health and safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools? Full Article
ea Create-your-own wipes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The PIG Bucket of Cleaning Wipes allows you to add your own antibacterial cleaner, disinfectant or sanitizer. Full Article
ea Cleaner/degreaser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 JFC GOLD is a liquid alkaline deter- gent for cleaning and degreasing floors, equipment, machinery, and more. Full Article
ea Wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ea Industrial-grade cleaning solution By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 EarthSafe cleaning solutions aim to provide industrial and commercial facilities with safety and sustainability. The collection includes FlashDry, an all-natural industrial absorbent made from an organic fiber with six times the absorbing power of clay-based products. Full Article
ea Near misses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Are near misses leading or lagging indicators? Full Article
ea Reporting near misses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 00:03:00 -0400 Observing and abating hazards before someone gets hurt is vital to ensuring worker safety, and a near-miss program can help. Learn what near misses are, how they work, and how to collect reports on them. Full Article
ea Implementing a near-miss reporting system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:01:00 -0500 An employee may recount a story of a “close call” at work. He or she also may describe the incident as a “near collision” or “narrow escape.” All these terms refer to a near miss. Full Article
ea Understanding – and avoiding – near misses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 A roofing contractor forgoes fall protection because he finds it uncomfortable. Later that day, he slips and nearly falls off the roof of the two-story house he is working on. Full Article
ea Cushioning footwear By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:01:00 -0400 FootRests High Energy Footwear enables workers to be more productive by reducing foot fatigue, providing comfort for a 12-hour shift and energizing workers so they are more efficient. Full Article
ea Safety footwear collection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:05:00 -0400 Innovation, quality components, styling and expert construction define the Portwest Safety Footwear Collection. Full Article
ea Safety footwear By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:07:00 -0400 OLIVER Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for employees in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas; heavy metal fabrication; and construction. Full Article
ea Wraparound safety eyewear By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:03:00 -0500 Ammo Eyewear features a wraparound design with a foam lining on interior lenses to provide protection against wind, airborne debris or small particles that can be hazardous to a worker’s vision. Full Article