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Thermal transfer printable tags

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




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Portable group lock boxes

Now available: enhanced portable group lock boxes made from 430-grade stainless steel to withstand the toughest environments.




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Retractable cable lockout device

The S866 Retractable Cable Lockout Device allows employees to address challenging lockout situations, including gate valve and electrical applications.




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Lockbox

The Ultra Compact Lock Box is ideal for group lockout situations with multiple isolation points and employees performing maintenance activities on industrial equipment.




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Brass body insulated safety padlock

The 74M Insulated Safety Padlock is designed for lockout/tagout applications.




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Group lock box

The Master Lock S3650 Group Lock Box with Wall-Mounting Bracket fulfills unmet group lockout needs through its wall-mounting bracket and locking mechanism, providing facilities with greater control over the movement and placement of lock boxes.




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Circuit breaker lockout device

Available now in S3821, S3822 and S3823 models, Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices allow workers to reliably lock out an even greater range of circuit breaker applications, including on multi-pole breakers, most tie-bar toggle breakers, and molded case or oversized breakers up to 600 volts.




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Universal ball valve lockout

The V500 Universal Ball Valve Lockout – created to fit virtually any valve handle size and shape – has an ergonomically shaped rotary handle so the size of the device can be adjusted for lockout purposes.




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High-abrasion glove

The Material4X Original High-Abrasion Glove’s synthetic leather outperforms standard synthetic leather gloves and rivals the function and feel of natural leather.




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Basics of rigging safety

Rigging – when workers prepare equipment to be lifted by cranes, hoists or other material-handling machinery – is a common work process on shipyard and construction sites, among others. Performing rigging operations safely is critical.




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Stay on guard when working with conveyor belts

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.




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Battery acid hazards

A variety of safety precautions must be considered when handling batteries and battery acid.




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Beware of pinch points

A pinch point is “any point at which it is possible for a person or part of a person’s body to be caught between moving parts of a machine, or between the moving and stationary parts of a machine, or between material and any part of the machine,” states the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.




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Manual material handling and back injuries

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.




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What’s rhabdomyolysis, and how can you reduce the risk?

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.




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Work boot

The Work-Tek SABRE work boot features the brand’s Kinetic Management Technology, bio-mechanically engineered to deliver dynamic support that responds to foot movement while providing stability and comfort when standing still.




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Work boot

The waterproof CMF6371 6-inch Rugged Flex Boot CT features black oil-tanned leather with a rubber toe and heel overlays, while a Rugged Flex rubber outsole and five layers of cushioning make for all-day comfort on the job.




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Waterproof work boot

The Boondock 6-inch Composite Safety Waterproof Work Boot features dual-density Dynamic Anti-Fatigue Technology that absorbs shock and returns energy at key zones of the foot while providing enhanced moisture management for all-day comfort.




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Mental health in the workplace: Washington L&I launches webpage

Tumwater, WA — A new webpage offers resources for fostering mental wellness in the workplace and supporting workers who have a diagnosed mental illness.




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Can a strong ‘working memory’ help prevent on-the-job distraction?

Ann Arbor, MI — “Working memory” may play a key role in helping workers avoid getting distracted, results of a recent University of Michigan and Google study suggest.




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Worker burnout and disconnection are widespread, survey shows

Chicago — A large majority of workers are either burned out or feel ambivalent about their job, results of a recent survey show.




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Taking ‘Z-drugs’ to help you sleep? FDA says be careful

Taking prescription medicines known as “Z-drugs” for insomnia may lead to complex sleep behaviors, overdose, injury and – in rare cases – death, the Food and Drug Administration cautions in a recent alert.




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Knowing that colleagues use mental health benefits may encourage others: study

London — People who are aware that their co-workers are using employer-provided mental health benefits may be more likely to use them too, researchers say.




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What are the biggest obstacles women face at work?

New York — Increased stress, long hours and apprehension about disclosing mental health concerns are some of the most pressing challenges affecting women in the workplace, according to a new report.




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‘Blowing off steam’ may not be the best way to handle your anger

You mad? Skip the venting – it’s not the answer to feeling better, results of a recent study suggest.




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More stairs, longer life? Researchers find big health benefits

Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest.




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Most family caregivers find it hard to balance those duties with work, survey shows

Washington — In light of its recent survey of family caregivers that shows 67% struggle to balance work with caregiving duties, AARP is calling on employers to create “friendly and supportive” policies and benefits.




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Curbing consumption of ultraprocessed foods may improve brain health

Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital.




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Stress and loneliness on the job: Who’s most at risk?

Washington — Younger workers report feeling lonely and stressed more often than their older colleagues, results of a recent survey show.




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Study of nurses shows mindfulness can curb stress and improve sleep

Tampa, FL — Practicing mindfulness each day may help reduce workers’ stress and limit negative thinking on the job.




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Are CEOs making ‘human sustainability’ a priority?

New York — Around 4 out of 5 CEOs say they’re under increased pressure from workers, customers, investors and other colleagues to prioritize human sustainability, according to the results of a recent survey.




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Feeling burned out at work? Get moving, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI — Even moderate exercise can help keep workers from feeling burned out, results of a recent study show.




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Job stress may contribute to A-fib development

Quebec City — Work-related stress may heighten the risk of developing atrial fibrillation later in life, results of a recent study out of Canada indicate.




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‘Touching base’ on mental health can lead to significant improvements: study

Philadelphia — Automated text message reminders about a digital mental health platform helped decrease the symptoms of depression and anxiety among health care workers in a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.




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Both workers and CEOs face mental health challenges: survey

Denver — Half of workers have experienced a mental health issue in the past year, results of a recent survey show.




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Senate bill would provide $10B to fund research on long COVID

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would provide $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for 10 years to the National Institutes of Health to support research on long COVID-19.




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Worker well-being plummets amid stressors: report

New York — Worker well-being is “dramatically lower” than in past years, as stress levels related to economic and other concerns remain on the rise, a recent report reveals.




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New data clearinghouse aimed at advancing worker well-being

Raleigh, NC — The Health Enhancement Research Organization and the Office for Total Worker Health at NIOSH have teamed up to develop an online portal for safety researchers and employers.




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Drinking alcohol and sleeping on planes not a heart-healthy combo, study finds

Do you like to imbibe in a little alcohol on your flight, and then settle in for a nap? German researchers are warning that the combination may be harmful for your heart – especially during long flights.




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S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work: EU-OSHA launches website

Bilbao, Spain — When carcinogens are present in the workplace, “employers must do everything in their power to prevent workers from coming into contact with them,” the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work says.




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Weekend catch-up sleep may be good for your heart

Using the weekend to make up for the sleep you missed during the week could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, researchers say.




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Understanding long COVID: Workers’ comp insurer publishes pamphlet for employers

Albany, NY — People who continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms at least three months after contracting the virus have what’s known as “long COVID.”




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Sit less to keep back pain at bay, researchers say

Turku, Finland — Workers who experience back pain can keep it from getting worse by reducing their time spent sitting, results of a recent study by Finnish researchers show.




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NIOSH initiative focuses on brain health in the workforce

Washington — Optimizing the health and performance of workers’ brains is the goal of a new NIOSH initiative.




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Burnout among government employees high, study shows

Arlington, VA — More than 2 out of 5 government workers are feeling burned out, and 86% of them say it’s affecting their health and wellness, according to a recent study.




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Could artificial light boost shift workers’ sleep and job performance?

Adelaide, Australia — Exposing night shift workers to artificial light on the job may improve their sleep and reduce human error, a recent study shows.




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Survey asks about 40-hour workweeks, flexibility and stress

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Seven out of 10 workers think employers should reconsider the 40-hour workweek, according to the results of a recent survey from job search website FlexJobs.




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Delaying diabetes may yield long-term health benefits

If you have prediabetes, making positive diet and exercise changes that delay the onset of diabetes “for just four years” can reduce your long-term risk of diabetes-related health problems and death, researchers say.




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BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses decrease in 2023

Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer injuries and illnesses on the job last year than in 2022, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Caregiving for family members takes a toll on workers: report

Chicago — One out of 5 workers who take a leave of absence to care for others later take leave for a medical condition of their own, results of a new analysis show.