k Concealed blade knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k Safety knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500 The innovative Boxer 800 offers an option to exposed blade box cutters. Full Article
k Trends in ... safety tools and knives By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k Work-related activities increase rideshare drivers’ crash risk: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago — A third of rideshare drivers have been involved in a crash while on the job, results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
k Study links drowsy driving to nearly 30,000 deaths over 5 years By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k FMCSA removes two requirements for young trucker pilot program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k FHWA grants aimed at reducing truck pollution around ports By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
k Trucking industry group opposes federal effort to reclassify marijuana By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Brake Safety Day: Inspectors take unsafe trucks and buses off the road By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k FRA to railroads: Train and certify dispatchers and signal workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Railroads must develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees, under new Federal Railroad Administration final rules. Full Article
k Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Annual truck and bus brake inspection blitz set for Aug. 25-31 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Can better truck design help protect vulnerable road users? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k FMCSA awards funding for large truck and bus safety initiatives By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $480 million in grants for safety initiatives related to large trucks and buses. Full Article
k House lawmakers introduce bipartisan rail safety bill By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k OSHA keeps an eye on transportation tank cleaning operations in the South By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations. Full Article
k Watch out for email scam, FMCSA warns truckers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Transit workers need mental health support and wellness resources: new report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Hazard alert has tips on preventing truck rollaways By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tumwater, WA — Spurred by separate rollaway incidents in which truck mechanics were killed, Washington state has published a hazard alert. Full Article
k Survey asks truckers to share their biggest industry concerns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Now open for trucking industry stakeholders: a survey on the most critical issues facing the industry. Full Article
k Report calls for focus on transportation worker mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k ‘Detention time’ leads truckers to drive faster, report shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k California bill banning large driverless trucks back on Newsom’s desk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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). Full Article
k Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies vehicle and driver violations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck are in. Full Article
k FTA pushes transit agencies to protect workers from assault By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
k California governor again vetoes bill banning large driverless trucks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k MSDs are the top cause of injuries among warehousing and transportation workers: GAO By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Does a full moon raise the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k NTSB investigation yields lessons on shift worker fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
k CVSA brake inspection blitz parks 1 in 8 trucks and buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week are in. Full Article
k Final rule aimed at keeping rail transit workers safe near tracks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new Federal Transit Administration final rule establishes mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks. Full Article
k Safe parking stays on, CSA returns to list of trucking industry concerns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k UK guide intended to aid driver health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:13:41 -0500 London — A new guide from the Society of Occupational Medicine addresses the health of “at work driving populations” and reducing road traffic incidents. Full Article
k Washington state begins work on an ergo rule for airline ground crews By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — Washington state has begun the development process for a rule to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders among airline ground crews. Full Article
k ‘Safety Break’: Oregon OSHA’s annual stand-down set for May 8 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k EPA consumer ban on methylene chloride leaves workers ‘blatantly exposed,’ critics claim By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Study explores link between farm machinery vibration and workers’ back pain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k ‘And then there was one’: Kulinowski about to be sole member of Chemical Safety Board By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k New video for tower workers: Safety climb systems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k Free online training: Preventing workplace violence in retail, food service By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences: Better Baking By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
k Omya: Anti-Caking By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Omya, global producer of mineral ingredients, has developed an anti-caking agent for safe and easy powder handling and processing. Full Article
k Kraft New Creamy Sauces By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Momofuku Korean BBQ Sauces By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Primal Kitchen Dipping Sauces By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Mooney Farms Bella Sun Luci Italian Kitchen Sauce Starters By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Sauce Starters undergo a minimal cooking process that maintains the closest flavor to a fresh tomato. Full Article
k Kraft Heinz IHOP Syrups By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k From Pesto to Pickle Mayo: A Look at the Latest Sauce and Dressing Innovations By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
k Silicone half-mask respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:06:00 -0500 The 7800 Premium Silicone Half Mask is the newest addition to the Reusable Respirators Line. Full Article
k Respirator fit-testing kit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:08:00 -0500 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. Full Article