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Emergency-products caddy

The Jobsite Caddy is an all-inclusive station that combines fire safety, spill response and emergency information.




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Trends in ... plant safety

From lockout/tagout to emergency evacuations, ‘plant safety’ covers a broad range of hazards.




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Absorbent-lined single-use gloves

Megaman Absorbent-Lined Single-Use Gloves have an absorbent inner layer that controls perspiration, promotes skin health and features a durable multilayer construction for increased barrier protection.




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Ergonomically engineered gloves

Ambi-Dex Gloves with Grippaz Technology feature a fish scale pattern for unparalleled grip performance.




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Lime green nitrile gloves

ProWorks Lime Green Nitrile Exam Gloves are virtually impossible to miss, facilitating at-a-glance oversight of barrier-protection protocols.




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Touch-screen gloves

These mechanic-style gloves feature a leather palm and both gray spandex and flexible impact protection on the back of the hand.




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Industrial hygiene sampling vest

Wearers of the OneTouch Sampling Vest can sample for multiple agents wearing multiple sampling pumps and/or real-time monitors at one time.




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Insect-repellent, flame-resistant shirt

Offer employees the ultimate flame resistance and insect protection with the men’s 5.8-ounce Tecasafe FR Uniform Shirt.




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Flame-resistant denim fabrics

Phoenix TC denim is a new Tencel and cotton blend developed to enhance the softness and comfort of FR jeans without a tradeoff in durability.




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Trends in ... protective clothing

Technology in the protective clothing industry just keeps getting better.




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Know the benefits of an ergonomics program

What are the top benefits of an ergonomics program?




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FACEValue: Workers using floor sanders killed when floor-finishing chemicals ignite

Two 35-year-old workers using floor sanders were killed and two others were seriously burned in a house fire after the lacquer floor sealer they were using ignited.




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Accident prevention through hazard communication

Failure to recognize a chemical hazard can threaten workers’ lives by risking chemical burns, respiratory problems, fires and explosions.




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Ensure safety with hazardous materials

Working with chemicals and solvents in the workplace can expose workers to a host of health hazards. Being properly trained in how to handle these hazardous materials is vital.




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Hazard alert: Methylene chloride

Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or MC, is a volatile and colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.




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Avoid toluene exposure

Toluene – often used in paint, metal cleaners and adhesives – is a clear, colorless liquid that vaporizes when exposed to air at room temperature. According to OSHA, it also has a sharp and sweet smell, which is a sign of exposure.




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Washington state seeking input on proposed update to permanent heat rules

Tumwater, WA — A proposed update to Washington state’s permanent rules on worker heat exposure would set the “temperature action level” at 80° F for most outdoor workers.




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Public Citizen calls for an OSHA heat standard

Washington — An OSHA standard aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure could prevent at least 50,000 injuries and illnesses annually, a watchdog group contends.




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OSHA wants to hear from small businesses on potential heat standard

Washington — OSHA is asking representatives from small businesses, as well as local governments and nonprofit organizations, to weigh in on how a standard to protect workers from heat illness would affect small entities.




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Heat illness prevention: New resources from OSHA

Washington — A new OSHA fact sheet and sticker are intended to raise awareness of heat illness prevention strategies in the workplace.




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OSHA reopens comment period on possible heat standard

Washington — OSHA says it’s allowing more time for stakeholders to comment on a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor settings.




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Prevent heat-related illnesses during pregnancy: New tip sheet from OSHA

Washington — OSHA has published a new resource on how best to protect pregnant workers from heat-related illnesses.




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Heat-related illness prevention: New resources from OSHA

Washington — A wallet card, brochure and checklist are recent additions to OSHA’s resources for helping keep workers safe in high temperatures.




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Evacuating workers in an emergency situation

What is possible regarding evacuation management using connected safety technology?




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Emergency communications

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed emergency communications?




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Energy Institute releases PSM guidance documents

London – Guidance documents released Jan. 29 from the Energy Institute aim to help employers meet four particular focus areas of a process safety management program.




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OSHA launches annual heat illness prevention campaign

Washington – Outdoor workers need to get plenty of water, rest and shade this summer, OSHA is reminding employers as part of the agency’s annual heat illness prevention campaign.




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NIOSH: Prevention through Design can help stop construction falls

Washington – A fall prevention guide recently released by NIOSH aims to help building owners and designers build more safety features into their facilities rather than relying on back-end controls.




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OSHA updates guidance on preventing workplace violence in health care, social services

Washington – April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month, and OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for health care and social service workers.




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OSHA issues guidance on providing restroom access for transgender workers

Washington – Employers should provide transgender workers with access to restroom facilities based on workers’ gender identity, OSHA stated in a guidance document published June 1.




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Updated guide outlines OSHA training requirements

Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document.




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OSHA issues guidance documents on Process Safety Management Standard

Washington – OSHA has released three guidance documents intended to help chemical facilities comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).




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Trends in ... instruments and monitors

With the instruments and monitors industry grounded in technology, advancements are common. Here, professionals discuss what you need to know to navigate this ever-evolving industry.




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Emergency shutdown device

Safe-E-Stop is a wireless e-stop system that can be integrated with existing hard-wired emergency stop systems for assembly lines and other production systems.




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Safeguarding assessment service

The RS360 workplace safety portfolio has been expanded with a new Remote Safeguarding Assessment Service designed for customers with less complex machine safeguarding requirements that need to be evaluated for CFR OSHA 1910, ANSI B11 series standards and NFPA 79/70E compliance.




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Fall suspension alert

Grace WorkForce uses an advanced gyro/accelerometer to detect a worker’s fall from height, and automatically transmits an emergency alert, prompting rescue.




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Intelligent controls

The Controller Area Network bus controls come standard on all Pro Series Hy-Brid Lift models, replacing the previous hard-wired controls to offer intuitive and safe operation of lifts.




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Particulate matter sensor

Designed for industrial and environmental monitoring, NextPM is a high-specification particulate matter sensor. It features advanced technical innovations that enable ultraprecise measurements to be obtained, even in extreme climatic conditions.




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Wearable sensor technology

The Inteliforz Motion Series leverages wearable sensor technology for the hand and wrist, providing measurable and actionable data that helps reduce risky movements that can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.




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Worksite sensor

With the potential to be used on various worksites, the InnovizOne LiDAR sensor unit monitors traffic by collecting environmental data and sending it in real time to a high-performance computer, which broadcasts the information to vehicles onsite to avoid collisions.




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Visonic and iControl Partner to Expand OpenHome Ecosystem

iControl Networks Inc, Palo Alto, Calif., a provider of broadband home management, and Visonic Ltd., Tel-Aviv, Israel, a developer and manufacturer of wireless home security and safety systems and components, have partnered to integrate Visonic security peripherals into the iControl OpenHome™ software platform.




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Environmentally Friendly Work Surfaces

An environmentally friendly work surface option for control room consoles, called Marmoleum from Winsted Corporation, is made of natural and sustainable raw materials, which emit no volatile organic compounds and are completely biodegradable.




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Schneider Electric Enables ‘Wiser’ Energy Management for Utilities, Consumers

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers the Wiser™ Energy Management System, a demand management solution for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and improves grid efficiency.




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HAI Smart Grid Product Line Granted ZigBee Smart Energy Gold Certification

Home Automation Inc. (HAI), New Orleans, a manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that its wireless energy management suite was certified as a golden unit for ZigBee® Smart Energy Profile 1.1.




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Green is a ‘Touch’ Away

Honeywell’s 6280i Tuxedo Touch™ touchscreen highlights the growing trend of residential security systems to become increasingly intertwined with other home systems, including energy management, lighting controls, HVAC, and other “green” opportunities — designed to help homeowners improve comfort while saving money and respecting the earth.




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ASSA ABLOY Offers Energy-Efficient Sustainable Access Control Solutions

ASSA ABLOY'S intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Wi-Fi access control products operate over a facility’s already existing wired and wireless local area network (LAN), to conserve energy consumption, reduce installation costs and provide additional benefits.




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‘Green’ Distributor Makes Official Debut at CEDIA EXPO 2012

Energy Squad, a new distribution company on a mission to provide the green technology customers need, made its official debut to the custom installation industry at CEDIA EXPO 2012.




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Energy Squad: New Distributor Is ‘Green’ Tech

A new distribution company, which made its debut at CEDIA Expo 2012 in September, aims to provide professional systems integrators with access to the latest in environmentally friendly consumer and custom electronics products and services.




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Allure Energy Launches Proximity-Based Energy Management Platform at CES

Allure Energy Inc., Austin, Texas, introduced its latest product, EverSense 2.0 at CES in Las Vegas.




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System Provides Flexibility in Energy Choices

Rosewater Energy Group introduced its Residential Energy Storage Hub, designed to allow homeowners to take advantage of renewable energy sources and harness all power that comes into their home.