m Safety helmets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The Titanium safety helmet provides protection from impact to the head. Its integrated adjustable chin strap helps secure the helmet on the wearer’s head. The helmet features an ABS impact-resistant outer shell, and is available vented and non-vented in a variety of colors. Full Article
m Safety helmet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The lightweight GE GH400 protective safety helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd impact-absorbing technology. Its cross- ventilation cooling feature provides users with a comfortable fit. Full Article
m Soft foam bump cap By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Ergodyne’s addition to the Skullerz line of light-duty head protection solutions allows users to turn any hat into comfortable protection against head injury hazards such as low ceilings, beams and pipes. Full Article
m Safety helmet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Developed in a partnership between HexArmor and Guatemalan innovation company Triton Ideas, the Ceros XA250 helmet incorporates Triton’s Kinetix suspension system technology, providing PPE that’s up to two times as safe as the ANSI/ISEA requirements for standard safety helmets. Full Article
m Welding helmets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Swarm A10, A20 and A30 helmets make it easier for welders to use the correct eye protection. The A10 has an auto-darkening filter fixed to shade 11. The A20 and A30, featuring a shade range from nine to 13, have an external shade selector knob and full internal dial controls, respectively. Full Article
m Type II safety helmet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap. Full Article
m Innovations in women’s footwear By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 What are some recent innovations in women’s footwear that workers and safety pros should consider? Full Article
m Report examines work-related asthma in California By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA – Almost 1 million people in California have work-related asthma, according to a new surveillance report from the California Department of Public Health. Full Article
m White paper warns of chemical exposure from building materials By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Falls Church, VA – Workers may be exposed to a group of synthetic chemicals used in building materials without realizing it, according to a new white paper from the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Full Article
m The future of PSM By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 02:00:00 -0500 Amid recent industrial catastrophes, OSHA is considering revisions to its 20-year-old Process Safety Management Standard. What changes is the agency considering? Stakeholders weigh in. Full Article
m Mostly virtual By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:04:00 -0400 Pandemic-prompted shutdowns have forced a pivot in the way construction safety training is delivered Full Article
m Improve indoor air quality By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Workers exposed to poor indoor air quality may experience headaches, shortness of breath, coughing or nausea. Full Article
m Foam earplug By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 This line of foam earplugs provides an effective single-use solution to combat noise-induced hearing loss. Tested in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974 standards, these disposable earplugs feature soft, slow-recovery foam. Full Article
m Hearing protection/communication system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Adapted from combat-proven technology, the QUIETPRO intelligent hearing protection and communication system provides smart personal hearing protection, digitally enhanced speech communication and clear radio communication. Full Article
m Earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Protect your hearing without missing important sounds and communications with the left/RIGHT Dual Pro Earmuff. Full Article
m Earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 The MX-5 Earmuff features large cup openings designed to fit most ear sizes, a cushion-ribbed headband for all-day comfort and a non-slip wire that makes adjustments easy. Full Article
m Noise dosimeter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 The CEL-350 dBadge Micro Noise Dosimeter is a compact safety tool designed to measure the noise exposure of an employee over the workday to uncover dangerous areas and ensure compliance with strict OSHA, NIOSH or ISO regulations. Full Article
m Customizable earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 With a unique curved-stem design, Glide Earplugs allow workers to find their custom fit. Full Article
m Hearing fit-test system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The 3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System measures the effectiveness of earplugs and earmuffs. Full Article
m Headset for high-noise environments By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The SM1R Industrial Headset was designed specifically to enhance two-way radio communication in high-noise environments. Full Article
m Push-in foam earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplugs provide workers with properly fitting earplugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss. Full Article
m Intrinsically safe personal noise dosimeter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The dBadge2 Personal Noise Dosimeter has gained intrinsic safety certification for use in industries that operate in highly explosive environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and other sectors. Full Article
m Bluetooth-enabled earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The Sena Tufftalk Bluetooth Integrated Earmuff offers protection from harmful noise, while the ambient mode feature allows users to amplify external sounds – generating a greater sense of awareness so important alarms or calls can be heard while hearing remains protected. Full Article
m Bluetooth earmuffs, earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The new ISOtunes LINK and ISOtunes XTRA 2.0 maintain ISOtunes’ SafeMax Technology while introducing enhancements in design and functionality. Full Article
m Cap mount earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The Radians DCMT25-BX passive dielectric earmuff has padded earcups and features metal-free construction, so it’s ideal for use around electrical hazards. Full Article
m Custom earbud and communication sleeves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Chameleon Ears PRO Custom Earbud Sleeves are supersoft hydrophobic silicone sleeves that improve comfort and sound while eliminating the danger of losing an earpiece. Full Article
m Helmet mount By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Link 2.0 features a helmet-mounted earmuff that offers users a boom mic attachment for taking clear calls in loud work environments. The helmet mount has a 25 decibel noise reduction rating, is ANSI certified, and is OSHA and NIOSH compliant. Full Article
m Doctors’ assessments for determining worker disability vary widely, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Basel, Switzerland – Health care professionals’ judgment varies significantly when they conduct medical evaluations to determine whether workers should receive disability benefits for an injury or illness, and standards are needed to improve the process, according to researchers from the University of Basel. Full Article
m Texas workers’ compensation letters now easier to read By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Austin, TX – Shorter words and sentences, clearer headings, and less jargon are among the changes the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation has made to its form letters for injured employees. Full Article
m Work-related hospitalizations in Michigan up again in 2016 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 East Lansing, MI — Work-related injuries requiring hospitalization increased for the third straight year in Michigan, recent data from Michigan State University shows. Full Article
m Texas insurance division creates video series to make workers’ comp easier to understand By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has produced a series of educational videos intended to simplify the subject of workers’ comp for employees. Full Article
m Indiana lawmaker introduces bill to increase penalties for worker deaths By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Indianapolis — Indiana Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has introduced legislation that would dramatically increase maximum fines for on-the-job fatalities. Full Article
m Which injured workers are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions? Study explores By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Cambridge, MA — Injured workers who are older, employed by organizations with smaller payrolls and in counties where more people have health insurance are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Full Article
m Study explores use of medical treatment guidelines in workers’ comp systems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Cambridge, MA — More than half of U.S. states have not adopted medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation cases, a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows. Full Article
m Massachusetts releases analysis of workers’ comp claims By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Boston — Injury and illness prevention efforts are most needed in Massachusetts’ transportation and warehousing industry, results of a recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims show. Full Article
m Early physical therapy may lead to better outcomes for workers with low back injuries: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Cambridge, MA — Beginning physical therapy days, rather than weeks, after suffering a low back injury is associated with better outcomes, according to the results of a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Full Article
m Study identifies predictors of longer-term opioid use among injured workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Cambridge, MA — Workers who receive larger quantities of opioids shortly after an injury, as well as those who are prescribed higher doses, are at increased risk of longer-term opioid use, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Full Article
m ‘Much more must be done’: Report criticizes New York state’s workers’ comp system amid pandemic By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 New York — Fewer than 10% of the estimated 250,000 employees who contracted COVID-19 while on the job last year in New York state filed for workers’ compensation benefits, and fewer than 1% have received a hearing, according to a recent report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. Full Article
m Workers’ comp study explores effectiveness of programs, policies on reducing opioid prescriptions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Cambridge, MA — Certain programs and policies may help curb the excessive prescribing of opioids and potential misuse, results of a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute suggest. Full Article
m Texas government publishes ‘plain language’ guide on workers’ comp terms By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand. Full Article
m Having a female doctor improves women’s chances for workers’ comp: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Austin, TX — Women injured on the job have a better chance of qualifying for workers’ compensation disability payments and receiving higher payouts when a female doctor evaluates their claim, according to a recent study. Full Article
m Chiropractic care for low back pain limited when employers and insurers pick medical providers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Cambridge, MA — Few workers receive chiropractic care for low back pain in states where employers or insurers control the selection of medical providers, a recent study of workers’ compensation data shows. Full Article
m House passes bill expanding federal employees’ access to treatment under workers’ comp program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The House has passed legislation that would expand the types of medical professionals who can treat injured employees under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Program. Full Article
m New report highlights regulatory and legislative action on workers’ comp By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Boca Raton, FL — A new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory and other developments affecting the workers’ comp system. Full Article
m Understanding responses to ‘unfair’ treatment could help workers’ comp systems: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest. Full Article
m Workers’ comp case makes its way to Nebraska Supreme Court By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Lincoln, NE — A corrections worker who was injured during a self-defense training course wasn’t wrongfully terminated after her injury left her with permanent work restrictions, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled. Full Article
m California suspends nearly 200 medical providers from state workers’ comp system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0400 San Francisco — The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation has suspended 178 medical providers from its workers’ comp system during the first eight months of the year. Full Article
m Workers’ comp report looks at the effects of long COVID By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Boca Raton, FL — A new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance shows that about a quarter of workers’ comp claims involving COVID-19 were for patients who developed long COVID. Full Article
m Researchers find link between work-related disability and suicide or self-harm By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review. Full Article
m Workers’ comp study finds use of ERs for initial treatment varies state to state By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Cambridge, MA — The percentages of injured workers who visited an ER – instead of physician offices or urgent care clinics, which are less costly alternatives – for their initial medical treatment varied across 28 states, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Full Article