al Thermal transfer printable tags By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Thermal Transfer Printable Tags allow users to quickly create clear, professional-looking tags. Full Article
al Universal ball valve lockout By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The V500 Universal Ball Valve Lockout – created to fit virtually any valve handle size and shape – has an ergonomically shaped rotary handle so the size of the device can be adjusted for lockout purposes. Full Article
al Nitrile powder-free industrial glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 06:00:00 -0400 The SemperGuard Nitrile powder-free industrial glove is designed to provide superior fit and feel without the risk of latex allergens. Full Article
al Nitrile-palm gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:00:00 -0400 TenActiv 18-gauge composite filament fiber level-4 cut-resistant knit with foam nitrile palms work gloves feature 1,617 grams of cut protection. Full Article
al Manual material handling and back injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Lifting objects or manually handling materials puts workers at risk for back injuries. More than 111,000 such injuries requiring days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to Injury Facts, an online database created by the National Safety Council. Full Article
al Don’t send safety skidding: Tips for handling pallets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Puncture wounds, sprained ankles and broken toes are just some of the injuries that can result from handling empty skids and pallets. With about 2 billion pallets circulating in the United States, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the Texas Department of Insurance offers tips to material handlers to help them avoid injury. Full Article
al Winter walking aid By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 05:00:00 -0400 Diamond Grips from ICEtrekkers provide aggressive traction for all winter walking conditions. Full Article
al Mental health in the workplace: Washington L&I launches webpage By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tumwater, WA — A new webpage offers resources for fostering mental wellness in the workplace and supporting workers who have a diagnosed mental illness. Full Article
al Knowing that colleagues use mental health benefits may encourage others: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al More stairs, longer life? Researchers find big health benefits By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest. Full Article
al Is excessive screen time harming Gen Z workers’ eye health? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 4 out of 5 Generation Z employees say they’re working longer hours – and most say their eye health is suffering as a result. Full Article
al Most family caregivers find it hard to balance those duties with work, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al Curbing consumption of ultraprocessed foods may improve brain health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Full Article
al Many people aren’t prepared to help during a medical emergency, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no. Full Article
al ‘Touching base’ on mental health can lead to significant improvements: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Philadelphia — Automated text message reminders about a digital mental health platform helped decrease the symptoms of depression and anxiety among health care workers in a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Full Article
al Both workers and CEOs face mental health challenges: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Denver — Half of workers have experienced a mental health issue in the past year, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
al Most U.S. women struggle to prioritize their health: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al Does your work desk affect your health and productivity? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al As people’s mental effort increases, so do negative feelings: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Nijmegen, Netherlands — “The greater the mental effort, the greater the unpleasantness experienced by participants,” a recent study by Dutch researchers concludes. Full Article
al Digital work may have a detrimental effect on mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al Analysis looks at uncertainty’s role in worker injuries and mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Montreal — A work-related injury followed by a mental health issue, or the other way around: Which is more likely? Two Canadian researchers wanted to find out. Full Article
al Drinking alcohol and sleeping on planes not a heart-healthy combo, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Do you like to imbibe in a little alcohol on your flight, and then settle in for a nap? German researchers are warning that the combination may be harmful for your heart – especially during long flights. Full Article
al Commutes are a time for unhealthy eating and ‘food mishaps,’ study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Miami — Unhealthy fast food – as well as risky driving while eating behind the wheel – is part of an estimated 122 million Americans’ commutes, results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
al Online game shows how workers experience ‘social determinants of health’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:18:29 -0400 Chicago — A new online game developed by the Center for Healthy Work at the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrates how different workers in an organization are impacted by social determinants of health. Full Article
al NIOSH initiative focuses on brain health in the workforce By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Optimizing the health and performance of workers’ brains is the goal of a new NIOSH initiative. Full Article
al ‘American malaria’ on the rise in the US, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The rate of the tick-borne parasitic disease babesiosis increased an average of 9% annually over a recent seven-year period in the United States, according to a new study. Full Article
al NSC white paper on MSDs looks at ‘non-physical’ risk factors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al Could artificial light boost shift workers’ sleep and job performance? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Adelaide, Australia — Exposing night shift workers to artificial light on the job may improve their sleep and reduce human error, a recent study shows. Full Article
al Delaying diabetes may yield long-term health benefits By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
al BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses decrease in 2023 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer injuries and illnesses on the job last year than in 2022, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
al EPA proposal would ‘strengthen’ chemical risk evaluations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to expand the scope of chemical risk evaluation policies under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. Full Article
al EPA seeks to increase protections for two toxic chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to strengthen restrictions on two persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals already regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. Full Article
al California adopts emergency temporary standard on silica exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Adopted on Dec. 14, the ETS is set to go into effect Dec. 29. Full Article
al Second extension for USDA pork processing line speed trial By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s extending a trial of faster line speeds at select pork-processing facilities so it can design a study to assess worker safety. Full Article
al ‘Extraordinary effort’: Chemical Safety Board eliminates investigation backlog By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A long-standing Chemical Safety Board concern is no more: The agency has cleared its backlog of open investigations and incident reports. Full Article
al EPA to review five more toxic chemicals for risk evaluation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has initiated its 12-month review process to prioritize five toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Full Article
al EPA shifts away from animal testing to assess eye irritation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
al ‘Incredibly destructive’: Safety board publishes report on fatal dust explosion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:07:02 -0500 Washington — Hazards related to combustible dust “must be controlled beyond the existing regulatory requirements,” says the Chemical Safety Board, which has renewed its call on OSHA to begin rulemaking on a general industry standard. Full Article
al EPA requests feedback on draft risk evaluation for TCEP By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a draft risk evaluation that states tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate, or TCEP, poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
al Safety board calls for an OSHA standard on liquid nitrogen By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
al NIOSH 3D printing guide aimed at small businesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Employers whose workers use 3D printers in non-industrial settings can take steps to limit employee exposure to emissions from heated filaments, polymers and powders, NIOSH says. Full Article
al Exposure to common ‘forever’ chemicals linked to risk factor for heart disease: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nanjing, China — A recent study highlighting the expected ties between exposure to cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and a risk factor for heart disease could impact workers. Full Article
al USDA announces another extension of pork-processing line speed trial By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has again extended a trial of faster line speeds at select pork-processing facilities, saying it’s continuing to study the effect on worker safety. Full Article
al EPA says new rule will protect chemical facilities and communities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
al OSHA hazard alert addresses rise in injuries in food processing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A new hazard alert from OSHA is aimed at increasing awareness and ensuring actions are being taken to reduce the “alarming number” of serious, preventable injuries in poultry, meat and other food processing establishments. Full Article
al EPA wants feedback on draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comment on a draft risk evaluation that states the chemical substance formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
al EPA proposal eyes additional reporting of chemical data By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
al EPA rule will mandate response plans for weather-related chemical discharges By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — More than 5,300 industrial facilities must submit plans for responding to “worst case” chemical discharges into waterways during adverse weather events, under a new Environmental Protection Agency final rule. Full Article
al Open for comment: Part 2 of EPA risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on Part 2 of a final draft risk evaluation that claims legacy use and disposal of asbestos presents an unreasonable health risk to demolition workers, firefighters and other workers in certain situations. Full Article
al EPA aims to strengthen chemical risk evaluation process By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says a new rule “charts the path for our risk evaluations to ensure we meet the core objective to protect public health under our nation’s premier chemical safety law.” Full Article