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Concealed blade knife

The SK-10 Model #1096854 Concealed Blade Safety Knife features a built-in stainless steel tape splitter, large lanyard hole to help prevent loss and a safety lock release to open the handle for blade change.




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Safety knife

The innovative Boxer 800 offers an option to exposed blade box cutters.




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Trends in ... safety tools and knives

Whether cutting through shrink wrap, slicing boxes open or entrusting a lanyard to keep tools safely secured when at height, workers rely on various safety tools and knives every day.




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Work-related activities increase rideshare drivers’ crash risk: study

Chicago — A third of rideshare drivers have been involved in a crash while on the job, results of a recent study suggest.




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Study links drowsy driving to nearly 30,000 deaths over 5 years

Drowsy drivers were involved in 18% of all fatal crashes over a recent five-year period, leading to nearly 30,000 deaths, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates.




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FMCSA removes two requirements for young trucker pilot program

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased restrictions on a pilot program that allows commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate interstate.




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FHWA grants aimed at reducing truck pollution around ports

Washington — The Federal Highway Safety Administration has awarded $148 million in grants in an effort to “improve air quality and reduce pollution for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports.”




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Trucking industry group opposes federal effort to reclassify marijuana

Washington — Federal action aimed at easing restrictions on marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act “may have considerable negative consequences for highway safety and safety-sensitive industries,” the American Trucking Associations claims.




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Brake Safety Day: Inspectors take unsafe trucks and buses off the road

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors placed 11.6% of the trucks and buses they examined out of service for brake-related violations during a recent safety blitz.




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FRA to railroads: Train and certify dispatchers and signal workers

Washington — Railroads must develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees, under new Federal Railroad Administration final rules.




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Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report

Washington — More than 1 out of 6 female truck drivers experience harassment or discrimination daily, while almost a quarter have left the industry over personal safety concerns, a new report finds.




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Annual truck and bus brake inspection blitz set for Aug. 25-31

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America will conduct brake system inspections – announced and unannounced – Aug. 25-31 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.




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Can better truck design help protect vulnerable road users?

Washington — The Government Accountability Office has agreed to look into how vehicle design – including that of large commercial trucks – could improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and other road users.




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FMCSA awards funding for large truck and bus safety initiatives

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $480 million in grants for safety initiatives related to large trucks and buses.




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House lawmakers introduce bipartisan rail safety bill

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House is aimed at bolstering the safety of the nation’s rail network via modernization and investment in grant and pilot programs.




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OSHA keeps an eye on transportation tank cleaning operations in the South

Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations.




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Watch out for email scam, FMCSA warns truckers

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cautioning truck drivers about a “very convincing” fraudulent email requesting various personal information not required on agency forms.




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Transit workers need mental health support and wellness resources: new report

Washington — Transit agency leaders must help support employee well-being with a clear commitment to addressing mental health, wellness and resiliency – and should provide resources, according to a new report.




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Hazard alert has tips on preventing truck rollaways

Tumwater, WA — Spurred by separate rollaway incidents in which truck mechanics were killed, Washington state has published a hazard alert.




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Survey asks truckers to share their biggest industry concerns

Washington — Now open for trucking industry stakeholders: a survey on the most critical issues facing the industry.




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Report calls for focus on transportation worker mental health

San Jose, CA — Bolstering mindfulness and emotional intelligence in the transportation industry “will help foster a felt sense of psychological safety among employees, empowering them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently and safely,” a research institute says in a new report.




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‘Detention time’ leads truckers to drive faster, report shows

Washington — Truck drivers who spend time waiting for cargo to be loaded or unloaded at customer facilities – known as “detention time” – are more likely to travel at higher speeds than drivers who aren’t detained.




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California bill banning large driverless trucks back on Newsom’s desk

Sacramento, CA — For the second time, legislation that would prohibit autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on California roadways awaits the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck are in.




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FTA pushes transit agencies to protect workers from assault

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration is requiring urban transit agencies “to conduct a safety risk assessment; identify safety risk mitigations or strategies; and provide information to FTA on how it is assessing, mitigating and monitoring the safety risk associated with assaults on transit workers.”




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California governor again vetoes bill banning large driverless trucks

Sacramento, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has vetoed – for the second time in two years – legislation that would have prohibited driverless autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on state roadways.




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MSDs are the top cause of injuries among warehousing and transportation workers: GAO

Washington — Musculoskeletal disorders are overwhelmingly the No. 1 cause of injuries among warehousing and “last-mile delivery” workers, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Oct. 8.




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Does a full moon raise the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife?

College Station, TX — Workers who drive at night, take note: Vehicle-wildlife collisions may be almost 50% more likely to occur during a full moon, results of a recent study suggest.




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NTSB investigation yields lessons on shift worker fatigue

Washington — Night or shift workers who don’t get sufficient rest may be unfit to reliably gauge their own fatigue level because of a diminished ability to detect “when their performance is declining.”




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CVSA brake inspection blitz parks 1 in 8 trucks and buses

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week are in.




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Final rule aimed at keeping rail transit workers safe near tracks

Washington — A new Federal Transit Administration final rule establishes mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks.




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Safe parking stays on, CSA returns to list of trucking industry concerns

Nashville, TN — A lack of safe places for truck drivers to stop and rest continues to trouble the transportation industry, with the issue coming in near the top of the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual list of top trucking industry concerns.




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UK guide intended to aid driver health

London — A new guide from the Society of Occupational Medicine addresses the health of “at work driving populations” and reducing road traffic incidents.




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Washington state begins work on an ergo rule for airline ground crews

Tumwater, WA — Washington state has begun the development process for a rule to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders among airline ground crews.




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‘Safety Break’: Oregon OSHA’s annual stand-down set for May 8

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is inviting all employers in the state to take part in its 16th annual “Safety Break for Oregon” to help raise awareness and promote “the value of keeping people safe and healthy” on the job.




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EPA consumer ban on methylene chloride leaves workers ‘blatantly exposed,’ critics claim

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent final rule banning methylene chloride for consumer use has advocacy groups and lawmakers concerned that continued commercial use of the hazardous chemical leaves workers at risk.




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Study explores link between farm machinery vibration and workers’ back pain

Iowa City, IA — A NIOSH-funded study of farm machinery found that the machine operators experienced whole-body vibration at levels that reached the European Union’s “action level” for exposure limit within two hours of operation on nearly 30 percent of the equipment tested.




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‘And then there was one’: Kulinowski about to be sole member of Chemical Safety Board

Washington — Chemical Safety Board interim Executive Authority Kristen Kulinowski said she will “do everything in my power to maintain as many of the functions of the CSB as are permissible by law” as the agency comes closer to operating with just one of its five board seats filled – hers.




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New video for tower workers: Safety climb systems

Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the importance of properly inspecting and using safety climb systems installed on communication towers.




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Free online training: Preventing workplace violence in retail, food service

Portland, ME — The University of Southern Maine, in conjunction with the Maine Small Business Development Center, has launched a series of free online training modules intended to help employers and workers in the retail and food service industries prevent workplace violence.




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DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences: Better Baking

GRINDSTED® NG 100 is a next-generation, non-GMO emulsifier that is highly functional and cost effective. Its primary function is starch complexing, which results in improved crumb softness in yeast-raised baked goods.




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Omya: Anti-Caking

Omya, global producer of mineral ingredients, has developed an anti-caking agent for safe and easy powder handling and processing. 




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Kraft New Creamy Sauces

Kraft brand added five aiolis and sauces to its diverse product portfolio with the new Creamy Sauces line. Creamy Sauces marks the first innovation line to launch under the new Kraft Sauces rebrand, which consolidates all sauces, spreads, and salad dressings under one family for the first time.




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Momofuku Korean BBQ Sauces

Both sauces come in a squeezable format, making them easy to use for dipping, drizzling, or drenching. The consistency of the sauces is thicker than normal, more like a traditional BBQ sauce, which enhances their versatility and application.




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Primal Kitchen Dipping Sauces

The new collection of restaurant-inspired Dipping Sauces is made with real ingredients like avocado oil—no seed oils (no soybean or canola), no artificial sweeteners or cane sugar, and no-nonsense.




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Mooney Farms Bella Sun Luci Italian Kitchen Sauce Starters

The Sauce Starters undergo a minimal cooking process that maintains the closest flavor to a fresh tomato. 




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Kraft Heinz IHOP Syrups

As with the syrups in its restaurants, IHOP retail syrups also do not contain high fructose corn syrup and feature the same iconic flavors that have made IHOP the leader in breakfast.




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From Pesto to Pickle Mayo: A Look at the Latest Sauce and Dressing Innovations

Dive into the latest innovations in sauces and dressings, where bold flavors and unique ingredients are transforming mealtime experiences. From creamy pestos to energizing BBQ sauces, discover how brands are catering to diverse tastes and culinary adventures.




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Silicone half-mask respirator

The 7800 Premium Silicone Half Mask is the newest addition to the Reusable Respirators Line.




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Respirator fit-testing kit

The VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generator integrates all of the necessary components of a traditional irritant smoke fit-testing kit into one convenient device, and offers users cost and safety advantages.