To attend Securing New Ground is to get an insider’s look at the microcosm of the whole security industry all in the space of a day and a half.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration, in partnership with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, has implemented a safety reporting program intended to allow certain employees within the agency to raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

Louisville, KY – To mark the one-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed two UPS pilots, the Independent Pilots Association has renewed calls to address fatigue.

Washington – In response to a pair of helicopter crashes near offshore oil platforms, the National Transportation Safety Board has published several safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents.

Washington – The number of pilots involved in fatal crashes who tested positive for potentially impairing drugs has nearly doubled in a 23-year span, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has extended the comment period on a proposal that is intended to improve aviation safety on and around fixed offshore facilities.

Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration is defending its scheduling practices that aim to prevent fatigue among air traffic controllers.

Washington – A group of senators has proposed new legislation that would require commercial airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors to help protect passengers with severe allergies.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.

Washington – Safety efforts involving unmanned aircraft systems – commonly referred to as drones – must improve to protect airline aircraft, according to the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

Washington – OSHA and the Federal Aviation Administration are both tasked with protecting airline workers. Now, the agencies are teaming up to help each other achieve that goal.

Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries.

Washington – The Department of Transportation has made itself clear about the use of electronic cigarettes on airplanes: It’s not allowed.

Washington – A bill introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) would require airlines to provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours off between work shifts.

Boston – More than 1 out of 8 commercial airline pilots meet the criteria for clinical depression, and a small percentage have suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for improved flight training and procedures to improve the effectiveness of pilot weather reports, according to a recently released special investigation report.

Washington — A high-speed collision with a drone would leave an airliner with more structural damage than if a bird of similar weight struck the plane, according to a recent study from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should relax its “overly conservative” safety rules for commercial drone use to boost continued progress and integration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concludes.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule that would allow civilians to operate drones at night and over populated areas without a waiver, amending current regulations that prohibit such activities.

Washington — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is calling on the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to begin enforcing a year-old law that mandates airlines provide flight attendants with a rest break of 10 consecutive hours between periods of duty lasting up to 14 hours.

Washington — A final rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will require airlines to provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours of rest time between days they’re on duty.

Washington — Citing a growing trend of people pointing lasers at airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for product labels warning consumers that the safety of flight crews and passengers is being put at risk.

Washington — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress is intended to make the air safer to breathe for crews and passengers on commercial aircraft.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule that will require “more than 200 of America’s busiest commercial airports” to create safety management systems.

A Walgreens gift card allows your employees to choose from more than 25,000 products, including prescriptions, photos and beauty products at 8,000 convenient locations.

In “The Essential Elements of Effective Workplace Programs and Policies for Improving Worker Health and Wellbeing,” NIOSH states that workplace incentives and rewards can have a positive effect on worker participation.

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.

Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers.

How much do you know about OSHA’s recordkeeping rules? Test your knowledge by taking our 20-question quiz. (It’s tough!)

How much do you know about heat-related illnesses? Take this quiz to find out.

Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, has launched a website on commercial motor vehicle operator fatigue management.

Arlington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration on Aug. 14 issued a new online tool to help mine operators track their record of correcting violations.

Ideal for cutting through light to heavy duty materials, the SK-4 #9048 Self-Retracting Safety Knife offers greater control of blade placement while cutting.

For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt.

For some workers, safety tools and knives are indispensible items. Experts from companies that manufacture these products spoke with Safety+Health via email about current trends in their respective markets, as well as some important things product purchasers and users should know.

Some of our workers seem to have allergies to the gloves they are wearing. What is causing these problems and how can they be prevented?

For some workers, particularly those in the health care field who wear latex gloves to protect against transmittable diseases, exposure to latex can result in allergic reactions.

I have two glove samples for my cut hazard. One is an ASTM cut level 4 and the other is labeled EN cut level 5. Which glove is more cut-resistant?

Can you explain the misconception of EN vs. ASTM cut standards?

How can employers reduce the risk of contact dermatitis for workers using safety gloves?

Are gloves enough?

Is there a difference between waterproof and water-resistant gloves?

How do I select the proper cut-resistant glove for different tasks?

The T-REX TRX500 Impact Glove features flexible TPR and a gel-padded palm to create a shield against impacts. This form-fitting construction delivers comfort and dexterity. A NitriX Grip Technology palm coating ensures a steady grip while channeling away oils. Sporting an aggressive color, the T-REX delivers ANSI Level 1 cut resistance, ANSI Level 3 abrasion resistance and ANSI Level 4 puncture resistance.

Magid Glove and Safety Mfg. Co. LLC

MCR Safety now provides gloves with Alycore technology, which delivers protection 2,000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement for Cut Protection Performance Test cut Level 5 performance. This patented technology creates the most cut- and puncture-resistant gloves available. Alycore styles are available in ForceFlex, Memphis Multitask and Ninja Flex series for an assortment of industry applications.

MCR Safety

TurtleSkin CP Neon is a cut- and puncture-resistant glove that comes in three levels of protection (CP Neon 300, 400 and 500) to accommodate any threat. The CP Neon glove also can be configured for a variety of different coverage areas on the hand. The glove provides protection on fingertips, the sides and backs of hands, and the area between the index finger and thumb.

Warwick Mills

The Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane-Coated Cut Glove features ANSI/EN388 Level 2 cut resistance and a stretch Kevlar liner for cut resistance and a comfortable fit. The G60 offers excellent dexterity for improved productivity and is coated in polyurethane as a barrier against oil penetration.

Kimberly-Clark Professional

The ProFlex 925CPWP Thermal Waterproof Cut, Puncture and Dorsal Impact-Reducing Glove combines an all-Armortex palm for Level 3 cut and Level 2 puncture protection with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate insulation and a Hipora waterproof, windproof insert liner for warmth in cold, wet applications. Additionally, the glove features molded TPR armor on the knuckles and fingers of the dorsal side of the hand.

Ergodyne