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Building an Effective Sanitization Procedure

This white paper outlines the steps to build an effective and comprehensive sanitization procedure for your facility – from identifying hazards, cleaning methods available and selecting supplemental wash-down equipment.




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Building a connected worksite




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Addressing hazards with AI technology

What are the biggest health and safety hazards to people today that AI technology can solve?




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Trade-specific tool tethering kits

What’s being done to simplify the tool tethering category to make the spec process easier for safety managers and encourage adoption on the worksite?




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Lockout/tagout: Owner client vs. contractor responsibilities

A new contractor has been chosen for my project. What are OSHA’s requirements to ensure I’m keeping my employees and my contractor employees safe?




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Spill safety for your facility

What type of sorbent should I use at my facility?




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Benefits of multifunctional PPE

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?




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Assessing lithium battery risks

What can be done to make facilities safe when lithium batteries are present?




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Facility slip hazard solutions

How can I maintain safety and sure footing in a messy, manufacturing environment with an abundance of slip/fall factors such as oil mist from machining or air tools, hydraulic fluids, etc.?




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Energized work permits

When do I need an energized work permit?




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Hearing protector fit testing

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?




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3 benefits of a safety cage on construction sites

What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews?




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Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?




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Circuit breaker lockout

The STOPOUT Simple Circuit Breaker Lockout holds tightly onto a circuit breaker for a secure and solid lockout.




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Lockout and permit control station

When placed near production equipment, or in parts of the facility that regularly undergo maintenance, the S3500 Series can help reduce the amount of time it takes to complete group lockout from start to finish.




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Circuit breaker lockout device

Available now in S3821, S3822 and S3823 models, Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices allow workers to reliably lock out an even greater range of circuit breaker applications, including on multi-pole breakers, most tie-bar toggle breakers, and molded case or oversized breakers up to 600 volts.




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Nitrile powder-free industrial glove

The SemperGuard Nitrile powder-free industrial glove is designed to provide superior fit and feel without the risk of latex allergens.




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Nitrile-palm gloves

TenActiv 18-gauge composite filament fiber level-4 cut-resistant knit with foam nitrile palms work gloves feature 1,617 grams of cut protection.




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Stay on guard when working with conveyor belts

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.




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Safe use of liquid nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is the colorless, odorless, clear liquefied form of nitrogen. It can be extremely dangerous to work around.




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…Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.




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Knowing that colleagues use mental health benefits may encourage others: study

London — People who are aware that their co-workers are using employer-provided mental health benefits may be more likely to use them too, researchers say.




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More stairs, longer life? Researchers find big health benefits

Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest.




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Most family caregivers find it hard to balance those duties with work, survey shows

Washington — In light of its recent survey of family caregivers that shows 67% struggle to balance work with caregiving duties, AARP is calling on employers to create “friendly and supportive” policies and benefits.




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Are CEOs making ‘human sustainability’ a priority?

New York — Around 4 out of 5 CEOs say they’re under increased pressure from workers, customers, investors and other colleagues to prioritize human sustainability, according to the results of a recent survey.




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Most U.S. women struggle to prioritize their health: report

Washington — More than 3 out of 5 women in the United States – younger women in particular – find it difficult to prioritize their own health, a new report shows.




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Does your work desk affect your health and productivity?

College Station, TX — People who work at desks may find that switching to a standing desk from a traditional model reduces discomfort – and also boosts productivity, results of a recent study show.




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Digital work may have a detrimental effect on mental health

Nottingham, England — Workers who are worried about missing out on information but also feel overloaded by it are more likely to experience stress and burnout, according to a recent study.




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S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work: EU-OSHA launches website

Bilbao, Spain — When carcinogens are present in the workplace, “employers must do everything in their power to prevent workers from coming into contact with them,” the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work says.




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Sit less to keep back pain at bay, researchers say

Turku, Finland — Workers who experience back pain can keep it from getting worse by reducing their time spent sitting, results of a recent study by Finnish researchers show.




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NIOSH initiative focuses on brain health in the workforce

Washington — Optimizing the health and performance of workers’ brains is the goal of a new NIOSH initiative.




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NSC white paper on MSDs looks at ‘non-physical’ risk factors

Washington — Work organization, job stress and other non-physical risk factors “cannot be ignored” when assessing the likelihood of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new white paper from the National Safety Council.




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Survey asks about 40-hour workweeks, flexibility and stress

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Seven out of 10 workers think employers should reconsider the 40-hour workweek, according to the results of a recent survey from job search website FlexJobs.




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Delaying diabetes may yield long-term health benefits

If you have prediabetes, making positive diet and exercise changes that delay the onset of diabetes “for just four years” can reduce your long-term risk of diabetes-related health problems and death, researchers say.




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EPA shifts away from animal testing to assess eye irritation

Washington — A new Environmental Protection Agency decision framework for determining the eye irritation or corrosion potential of new chemicals aims to “provide results more relevant to humans” – without animal testing.




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Safety board calls for an OSHA standard on liquid nitrogen

Washington — Chemical facilities that handle hazardous gases or cryogenic asphyxiants such as liquid nitrogen should maintain atmospheric monitoring and alarm systems and educate workers on hazards.




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EPA says new rule will protect chemical facilities and communities

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to “improve safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals,” as well as protect nearby communities, via a final rule.




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EPA proposal eyes additional reporting of chemical data

Washington — Chemical manufacturers and importers of 16 different chemicals would be required to submit data from unpublished health and safety studies, under a recently announced Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule.




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EPA urges chemical facilities to prepare for Gulf Coast hurricane season

Dallas — During inclement weather, facility operators are obligated to maintain safety, minimize any chemical/oil releases and discharges, and report them in a timely manner.




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Safety board to chemical facilities: Hurricane Beryl is an ‘early warning’

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare for a season of “potentially more frequent and more powerful hurricanes and other extreme weather events.”




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EPA says chemical review updates prioritize worker safety

Washington — Updates to Environmental Protection Agency reviews of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act will strengthen worker protections, an agency official says.




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KIT KAT Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavor

Biting into the new KIT KAT® Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavored Bar delivers the experience of biting into a fresh donut, with smooth milk chocolate layered on top of donut flavored creme.




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ORBIT Gum White Sweet Mint

ORBIT® gum, part of Mars, introduced an addition to its soft chew lineup, White Sweet Mint. Bringing a fan-favorite ORBIT flavor to a new whitening form, White Sweet Mint soft chew gum delivers a confidence boost with every refreshing bite.




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Hubba Bubba Skittles Flavored Mini Gum

The first new gum format from the brand since 1988, this latest innovation stays true to the brand's bubble-blowing core while giving consumers a fun, new, candy-like taste to enjoy.




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KIT KAT Pink Lemonade Flavored Bar

Classic, crisp wafers wrapped in a pink lemonade flavored creme, the new flavor delivers a refreshing taste experience with hints of strawberry.




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Sour Patch Kids Snapple Fruit-Flavored Mix Candy

The limited-time offering is arriving in stores nationwide in three flavors inspired by the Snapple® brand's popular juice drinks: Mango Madness, Kiwi Strawberry, and Fruit Punch




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Irish Dairy Co-op Acquires US Cheese Business from Whitehall Specialties Inc.

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee.




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Cheez-It Puff'd

Cheez-It Puff'd is available in three varieties: Cheez-It Puff'd Double Cheese, Cheez-It Puff'd White Cheddar and Cheez-It Puff'd Scorchin' Hot Cheddar.




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Cheez-It Snap'd Scorchin' Hot Cheddar

New, limited-time Cheez-It Snap'd Scorchin' Hot Cheddar is baked with 100% real cheddar cheese and features fiery heat, garlic and savory umami.




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Litehouse New Dips & Spreads for 2022

The new dips and spreads are an evolution of Litehouse’s popular 15oz Veggie Dips which historically were a leader in the creamy veggie dips category.