Washington — The National Safety Council has published a new report highlighting technology solutions that have the potential to reduce the risk of injury and death when working in and around cranes.

Washington — Three OSHA regions have continued or established a set of emphasis programs, the agency recently announced.

Washington — Hearing conservation and women in construction are among the topics scheduled for discussion during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA has launched a Spanish version of its training course on keeping workers safe in confined spaces.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach you comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. This program is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs an AHA course completion card. www.heart.org/cpr.

The Guarddog Self-Closing Safety Gate from BlueWater Manufacturing, Inc. is tough, durable and easy to install. The gate is available in powder-coated, galvanized and stainless steel finishes, as well as in five nominal sizes. Provide your employees with the best safety gate available with the Guarddog.

Junkin Safety Appliance Co. manufactures and distributes a variety of safety and rescue equipment, including basket stretchers, plastic stretchers, aluminum break-apart stretchers, air-rescue stretchers, aluminum and steel pole stretchers with vinyl covers, stretcher kits, stretcher accessories, wooden and polyethylene backboards, first aid equipment, and fire blankets. For more information, visit junkinsafety.com or email junkinsafety@aol.com.

The Safety FastFit^® glove provides a high-visibility outer shell with ANSI-107-compliant reflective and fluorescent materials to make you more conspicuous in hazardous working environments. Reflective ink provides luminance and durable synthetic leather safeguards your palm for improved wear when handling tools. Visit www.mechanix.com or call (800) 222-4296.

Introducing ALTAIR^® 2X Gas Detectors from MSA. The ALTAIR 2X Platform drastically minimizes total cost of ownership, increases durability and delivers enhanced worker safety, compliance and traceability. ALTAIR 2X Detectors introduce the world’s first stand-alone bump test – no calibration accessories or bottled gas required.

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

Workrite expands its new line of dual-hazard knit shirts featuring Tencate Tecasafe Plus. We’ve added a new raglan-sleeved henley and a heather gray long-sleeved polo that offer the same high level of comfort, appearance and protection – plus they’re certified to the NFPA 1975 Station Uniform Standard. Visit workrite.com/knits for information.

How do I incorporate industrial hygiene into my facility’s safety management program?

This white paper outlines the steps to build an effective and comprehensive sanitization procedure for your facility – from identifying hazards, cleaning methods available and selecting supplemental wash-down equipment.

How does facility safety go beyond building infrastructure and protocol during hurricane season?

What are the differences between OSHA and ANSI safety sign standards?

Download this white paper from Thermomega to learn about the most-cited violations to OSHA, ANSI and ASSE regulations on showers and eyewash stations. Keep your facility compliant and your workers protected.

How can mass notification and critical event management solutions work together to create safer work environments?

Why is workforce positivity for marijuana a problem?

How do modern safety knives improve ergonomics and overall workplace safety?

Incident reporting has always been the foundation of workplace health and safety, but does it still have a role to play in proactive safety?

What are the most common types of dangerous goods that pose a significant safety risk in various industries? What measures can be taken to mitigate those risks?

What’s the primary goal of workplace drug testing? Why is it better for employers to anchor their workplace drug testing policy on deterrence?

What are the requirements for labeling secondary chemical containers?

How can I make sure that my OSHA-required respiratory protection program is up to date?

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?

What data points are most important for safety programs and how can organizations track them?

How can you ensure your employees are following the lockout/tagout process?

NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?

How are industrial mats designed to reduce fatigue and provide ergonomic support for employees who stand for extended periods?

What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?

Do fall clearance requirements vary depending on where the user chooses to tie-off overhead or on foot?

How can end users know when their harnesses are in safe condition?

How can slip and fall incidents be prevented while deterring costly liability?

Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity?

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?

During maintenance projects, what are some common challenges – and complications – related to fall protection?

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.

Thermal Transfer Printable Tags allow users to quickly create clear, professional-looking tags.

When placed near production equipment, or in parts of the facility that regularly undergo maintenance, the S3500 Series can help reduce the amount of time it takes to complete group lockout from start to finish.

Advanced engineering and high-performance fiber technology make the S-TEX 541 the most flexible high-cut-resistant glove around.

FR Mechanics Hybrid work gloves are the ideal combination of protection, ruggedness and comfort.

The Roll Cage Welding and Rigging Glove delivers complete hand protection for both welding and rigging, eliminating the need for a separate pair of gloves for each task.

The high-performance, cut-resistant Memphis Hero series provides higher levels of cut protection without sacrificing comfort.

Because hand injuries are so prevalent among U.S. workers – 118,170 private-sector injuries in 2011, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts” – glove manufacturers are working to develop products aimed at reducing those numbers.

Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous.

Lifting objects or manually handling materials puts workers at risk for back injuries. More than 111,000 such injuries requiring days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to Injury Facts, an online database created by the National Safety Council.

Whenever muscle damage occurs – whether it’s the result of a work-related incident, heat exposure, overuse or other cause – rhabdomyolysis can follow. Also called “rhabdo,” the condition develops when damaged or dead muscles break down and release cell contents into the blood, according to NIOSH.

Puncture wounds, sprained ankles and broken toes are just some of the injuries that can result from handling empty skids and pallets. With about 2 billion pallets circulating in the United States, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the Texas Department of Insurance offers tips to material handlers to help them avoid injury. 

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a Heat and Health Initiative to help protect workers from dangerous conditions.