The workplace virtual tour is educational software that provides users with a fully interactive experience in which participants learn how to use either a noise dosimeter or a sound level meter while touring a workplace.

The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, education, uniform practices and procedures. Visit www.natehome.com or call (605) 882-5865 for more information!

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BCSP provides accredited safety certifications, including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET, that lead to promising careers at professional, technician, technologist, supervisory and trainer levels in the environmental, health and safety industry. The CSP certification has been recognized as the “gold standard” for more than 45 years.

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No plumbing required. Portable Eyewash Stations from Encon®. Self-contained pressurized emergency eyewash stations from Encon are the perfect solution for plant turnarounds and for areas lacking plumbed potable water. The ASME-rated and CRN-registered 37-gallon Eyewash and Drench Station with a heat-reflective insulating jacket delivers ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 performance and is fully certified for use in the United States and Canada.

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The Millenium Full Protect is an ASTM-certified safety overshoe that features a safety toe cap, penetration-resistant midsole and slip-resistant sole. Other features include an adjustable strap made of flexible PU and a protective tongue. The overshoe – designed for a long lifetime – is made of washable material.

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Mount Vernon FR is launching N2X FR fabrics, engineered to take durability to the next level. N2X FR fabrics are a 75 percent cotton/25 percent nylon blend, and are purpose-built to deliver significantly higher abrasion resistance, with an average of 3 times more wear than a standard 88 percent cotton/12 percent nylon blend.

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The National Association of Tower Erectors is dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, education, and uniform practices and procedures. Visit www.natehome.com or call (605) 882- 5865 for more information.

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Rosco’s Dual-Vision XC4 has the capacity to identify unsafe driving behavior through its ability to continuously record video and provide instant driver feedback when an event occurs.

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SPAN is the world leader in safety professional examination preparation workshops and self-study workbooks. Take your career to the next level – get certified. (ASP, CSP, CHST, CHMM, OHST.)

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When used properly, instruments and monitors can provide workers with critical safety information, such as indoor air quality or if a confined space has a toxic level of gas.

The Product Focus this month is on instruments and monitors.

One serious risk of outdoor work is Lyme disease, which is spread when individuals are bitten by infected ticks. Initial symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, fatigue and skin rash.

Histoplasmosis is a non-contagious, non-transmittable infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus.

Occupational skin diseases are the second-most common type of occupational disease. NIOSH estimates that more than 13 million U.S. workers are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through their skin.

Pneumoconiosis is an encompassing term given to “any lung disease caused by dusts that are breathed in and then deposited deep in the lungs causing damage,” the American Lung Association states. Pneumoconiosis generally is considered an occupational lung disease because exposure to the dusts that can cause the condition often takes place at work.

Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.

Pneumoconiosis is a group of diseases that includes asbestosis, silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung.

Occupational asthma can develop when a worker breathes in gases, chemical fumes, dust or other work-related substances. According to Mayo Clinic, it also can result from exposure to a substance a worker is sensitive to, triggering an allergic or immunological response.

As many employees begin returning to a more typical work environment, employers must remember to prioritize safety. Here are 10 steps the National Safety Council – based on recommendations from its SAFER task force – says employers should take before reopening.

People who work in hot, humid conditions may not like the idea of wearing a facial covering to decrease their risk of exposure to COVID-19. But it’s necessary.

“Even skin that is protected can be subject to frostbite,” the National Safety Council says. Signs of frostbite include skin that looks red, white, bluish-white, grayish-yellow, purplish, brown or ashen, depending on the severity of the condition and the person’s skin color. The affected area may feel numb as well. The condition can affect the fingers, toes, ears and face.

OSHA regulations dictate we offer a “variety” of hearing protectors to noise-exposed workers. What is best practice for providing a variety while keeping inventory to a minimum?

What are the most common reasons why employees fail to wear safety eyewear, and how can we help increase compliance?

How is the comfort of FR clothing related to compliance?

What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors?

What is climate control in personal protective equipment, and why is it important?

What’s the difference between “hearing conservation” and “hearing loss prevention”?

What do I need to know before buying gloves for a specific job task?

How are powered air-purifying systems protecting frontline health care workers from COVID-19?

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have?

What are some of the most important factors to consider when choosing hand and arm protection?

How can equipment selection encourage hearing protection compliance?

How has NFPA 2112 changed to accommodate hand protection?

What have supply chain disruptions meant for employers who need personal protective equipment for their workers?

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.

In the past few years, garments tailored for women have become more common. These garments look similar to men’s apparel but are designed with specific details that consider the female form and shape.

As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?

A white paper from Lehigh explains the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis – how to give your employees the 1-2-3 punch, providing the best-fitting approved footwear, along with custom orthotics and medical-grade compression socks.

What do I need to know about eye protection programs if I’m required to provide my workers with safety eyewear?

Providing your employees with the most accurate-fitting safety footwear, body-aligning orthotics and medical-grade compression socks will give them a 1-2-3 punch to eliminate late-afternoon slump, feel better at the end of their shift and have a better quality of life off the job.

What are some of the biggest challenges and misconceptions in industrial workplaces when it comes to hand protection?

What are the biggest factors that affect compliance in hand protection?

How can I stop my safety glasses from fogging up?

How can using the Hierarchy of Controls help with protecting workers from hazardous noise?

How has personal protective equipment evolved when it comes to safety footwear designed for indoor and manufacturing environments?

How does safety footwear protect from back pain and injury?

What features are commonly used in the construction of safety shoes to protect against impact and compression hazards?

How can I best protect my workers from noise-induced hearing loss?

What are the biggest factors that affect compliance in foot protection?