b TenCate Protective Fabrics By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:03:00 -0500 Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm Technology FR fabric delivers enhanced comfort no matter the conditions. Full Article
b Performance Based Safety, LLC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:07:00 -0500 The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer is a certification dedicated to expertise in the developing, designing and delivering of safety, health and environmental training. Full Article
b Justin Original Workboots By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:11:00 -0500 The NEW Justin Original Workboots 10-inch steel toe logger offers Vibram Tacoma TC4 Plus outsole, padded collars, Dri-Lex lining, heavy duty waxed laces and the Justin Jel removable orthotic with mesh spacer footbed cover. Full Article
b BullEx By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:21:00 -0500 Don’t let the cold weather stop your training. Train your workforce where emergencies really occur with the BullsEye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System. Full Article
b Brady By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:22:00 -0500 Take the hassle out of OSHA compliance. Full Article
b Blackline GPS By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:23:00 -0500 Revolutionize your employee safety program with safety monitoring by Blackline GPS! New industrial-quality indoor location technology, coupled with person-worn Loner® safety monitoring devices, empowers a pin-point emergency response to incidents. Real-time safety alerts include automated man-down and True Fall Detection®, plus manual requests for help. It is intrinsically safe for hazardous environments. Click here for more information from Blackline GPS Full Article
b Board of Certified Safety Professionals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400 The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. "Career Paths in Safety" includes information on BCSP's certifications including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET. Click here for more information from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals Full Article
b Banom By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:25:00 -0400 Cutting Edge/Cut Resistance®. Banom specializes in cut-resistant gloves for the sheet metal, glass, paper and food industries. With 60 years of experience in cut-resistant gloves, we consistently reduce hand and arm lacerations as well as total dollars spent. Call (800) 227-7694 or visit www.banom.com. Click here for more information from Banom Full Article
b Alone on the job By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 If a lone employee encounters an emergency or is injured on the job, that person may have difficulty finding help. Full Article
b Tired? Don’t get behind the wheel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and you’re three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle-related crash if you’re driving tired. Full Article
b Best practices for miners working alone By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Miners working alone should always tell a responsible person their location and travel path through a mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says. Full Article
b Multicolor sign and label printer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:01:00 -0500 The BBP 37 Cut and Color Multicolor Sign and Label Printer features multiple print colors, text- and shape-cutting capabilities, and fast print speeds to give users the power to make signs and labels that make an impact – right at their own facility. Full Article
b Prevent caught-in, caught-between incidents By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Cave-ins during excavation work, body parts being pulled into unguarded machinery, standing within the swing radius of cranes and other equipment, and being caught between a piece of equipment and a fixed object – all of these are examples of caught-in or caught-between incidents that can occur at work. Full Article
b Carbon monoxide: The silent killer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Do your employees use gas-powered equipment at work? If so, they may be exposed to carbon monoxide. Full Article
b Safely using coupling devices for excavator buckets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Are quick coupling devices used on your worksite to change excavator buckets and other attachments? Full Article
b Keeping young workers safe behind the wheel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 According to NIOSH, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths among people ages 16 to 24 in the United States. Full Article
b FACEValue: Teen roofer electrocuted by power line By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 A 16-year-old worker died after his ladder came in contact with a power line. Full Article
b Changes to child labor laws By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2024 00:04:00 -0400 A quick look at state-level efforts to amend laws that mandate where, when and how long teens can work. Full Article
b Use caution with portable power tools By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Unsafe habits can develop from using portable power tools at home, and these habits can creep into the workplace Full Article
b Don’t be overcome by carbon monoxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Workers who operate equipment such as cutting saws, pumps and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning – even in areas that appear well-ventilated. Full Article
b The supervisor’s responsibility for tool safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Supervisors are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. This holds true when ensuring employees are using tools safely. Full Article
b Alone but not alienated By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Monitoring and managing the safe behavior of a workforce can be a difficult task, even in an enclosed environment. Although the term “lone worker” also covers those performing individual jobs on a worksite – such as a job task in an area of the plant that cannot be easily viewed by co-workers, or even a receptionist in a large office building – the needs of remote workers who cannot be supervised through conventional means present perhaps the greatest challenge. Full Article
b Dog bites, falls top causes of postal worker injuries: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Dog bites, falls and vehicle collisions were the leading causes of injuries among U.S. Postal Service employees in 2012, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Sept. 26. Full Article
b Ready to wear: Wearable technology could boost workplace safety, but concerns remain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:05:00 -0500 Wearable technology offers EHS pros another way to help employees stay safer and healthier. But with its potential comes concerns. Full Article
b Washington L&I releases employer guidance on panic buttons for hotel workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has published guidance on a new state law intended to protect workers in the hospitality industry from sexual harassment and assault. Full Article
b Workers and wearables: NIOSH webinar explores ‘opportunities and complexities’ of sensor technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:04:00 -0400 Experts on NIOSH’s Total Worker Health approach hosted a webinar exploring the “opportunities and complexities” of sensor technology. Full Article
b NSC publishes white paper on lone worker monitoring technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new white paper from the National Safety Council is intended to help employers identify and implement monitoring technology to keep lone workers safe. Full Article
b Guy wires and power lines can be a deadly mix, OSHA warns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Spurred by a number of deaths in which a guy wire being worked on contacted an energized high-voltage power line, OSHA has issued a hazard alert. Full Article
b High-visibility jacket By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:01:00 -0500 The Icon LTET is a premium ANSI-compliant high-visibility jacket. Full Article
b Base layers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:03:00 -0500 Proven on the track and ready for work, DRIFIRE Prime base layers have inherent FR protection and are rated Ebt 4.1 cal/cm2, CAT 1. Full Article
b Protective fabric By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:04:00 -0500 This 5.3-Ounce Fabric is the lightest solution-dyed FR fabric on the market with a CAT 2 protection rating. Every ounce of weight and every ounce of protection can make all the difference when a flash fire or arc flash occurs. Full Article
b High-visibility sweatshirt By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:08:00 -0500 Black-Bottom Sweatshirts help defend workers against the chill of fall or winter. Full Article
b Base layer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:09:00 -0500 The CarbonX Ultimate Baselayer delivers the highest level of protection and comfort. Full Article
b Insulated bomber jacket By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:11:00 -0500 The BP2CL3O 2-in-1 Insulated Bomber Jacket meets ANSI Class 3 standards and will help keep workers safe when high visibility is an important factor. Full Article
b Retractable utility knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:02:00 -0500 The Slice Smart-Retract Utility Knife combines a patented ceramic blade with the next advancement in safety features: smart-retract technology. Full Article
b Terminal blocks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Low-voltage and line-voltage connections can be mixed up easily, even by experienced installers. Full Article
b Electric wheel brake for cranes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 BRBe is an electric wheel brake for electric overhead travel- ing cranes at ports and steel mills, as well as other heavy-duty applications. Full Article
b Portable ground fault circuit interrupter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Super-Safeway portable ground fault circuit interrupter is available in various voltages on 20A circuit and has earned the IP69K rating – the highest level of protection against the penetration of high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust. Full Article
b Bug off! By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The most common summer pest? The mosquito. A dozen of the more than 200 types found in the United States and its territories can spread viruses such as West Nile, Zika and chikungunya to people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
b Workplace safety advocates, families: We need better laws By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Los Angeles – Better laws and more resources are needed to protect workers throughout the country, several safety advocates said in an April 23 teleconference sponsored by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. Full Article
b AFL-CIO resolution calls for broader safety efforts By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Los Angeles – Safety laws need strengthening, more regulations need to be issued, and workers should be better educated on job hazards and rights, a new resolution from the AFL-CIO declares. Full Article
b California bill would protect immigrant workers from retaliation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:50:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA – Legislation intended to prevent California employers from retaliating against immigrant workers who report unsafe or unfair working conditions awaits the governor’s signature. Full Article
b Nearly half of NYC’s food manufacturing workers hurt on the job: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 New York – A new report claims 42 percent of workers surveyed in New York City’s food manufacturing industry have been injured on the job. Full Article
b Industrial safety in U.S. lags behind other countries, watchdog group says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Industrial safety in the United States has fallen behind other countries, putting workers’ lives at risk, according to a report from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Full Article
b Group calls for collision-avoidance systems on all commercial trucks, buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A group of safety advocates is calling for forward collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems, or F-CAM, to be required in all trucks and buses to help prevent deadly rear-end crashes. Full Article
b PETA to OSHA: Prohibit direct contact between elephants, handlers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A disturbing rate of worker injuries and fatalities involving captive elephants has led People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to submit a formal petition to OSHA asking for stronger worker protections in the industry. Full Article
b Advocacy groups to Obama: Veto OSHA budget cuts By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – President Barack Obama should veto proposed funding legislation that would cut OSHA’s budget, 76 advocacy groups urged in an Aug. 5 letter. Full Article
b Advocacy group pushes CPSC for rule on table saw safety technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The National Consumers League has repeated its call for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require injury-prevention technology on all table saws sold in the United States. Full Article
b ASSE moves to change name as part of rebrand By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Engineers is proposing to change its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals as part of an effort to update the organization’s brand and more accurately represent its makeup. Full Article
b Groups petition lawmakers to oppose bills that would allow younger CMV drivers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Grain Valley, MO — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and 12 other organizations have sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to oppose two House bills that would allow drivers younger than 21 to operate interstate commercial motor vehicles. Full Article