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Safety helmets

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.




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Safety helmet

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.




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Soft foam bump cap

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.




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Safety helmet

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.




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Welding helmets

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.




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Type II safety helmet

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.




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Innovations in women’s footwear

What are some recent innovations in women’s footwear that workers and safety pros should consider?




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Report examines work-related asthma in California

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.




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White paper warns of chemical exposure from building materials

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.




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The future of PSM

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.




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Mostly virtual

Pandemic-prompted shutdowns have forced a pivot in the way construction safety training is delivered




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Improve indoor air quality

Workers exposed to poor indoor air quality may experience headaches, shortness of breath, coughing or nausea.




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Foam earplug

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.




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Hearing protection/communication system

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.




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Earmuff

Protect your hearing without missing important sounds and communications with the left/RIGHT Dual Pro Earmuff.




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Earmuff

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.




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Noise dosimeter

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.




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Customizable earplugs

With a unique curved-stem design, Glide Earplugs allow workers to find their custom fit.




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Hearing fit-test system

The 3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System measures the effectiveness of earplugs and earmuffs.




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Headset for high-noise environments

The SM1R Industrial Headset was designed specifically to enhance two-way radio communication in high-noise environments.




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Push-in foam earplugs

TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplugs provide workers with properly fitting earplugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss.




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Intrinsically safe personal noise dosimeter

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.




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Bluetooth-enabled earmuff

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.




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Bluetooth earmuffs, earplugs

The new ISOtunes LINK and ISOtunes XTRA 2.0 maintain ISOtunes’ SafeMax Technology while introducing enhancements in design and functionality.




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Cap mount earmuff

The Radians DCMT25-BX passive dielectric earmuff has padded earcups and features metal-free construction, so it’s ideal for use around electrical hazards.




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Custom earbud and communication sleeves

Chameleon Ears PRO Custom Earbud Sleeves are supersoft hydrophobic silicone sleeves that improve comfort and sound while eliminating the danger of losing an earpiece.




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Helmet mount

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.




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Doctors’ assessments for determining worker disability vary widely, study finds

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.




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Texas workers’ compensation letters now easier to read

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.




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Work-related hospitalizations in Michigan up again in 2016

East Lansing, MI — Work-related injuries requiring hospitalization increased for the third straight year in Michigan, recent data from Michigan State University shows.




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Texas insurance division creates video series to make workers’ comp easier to understand

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.




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Indiana lawmaker introduces bill to increase penalties for worker deaths

Indianapolis — Indiana Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has introduced legislation that would dramatically increase maximum fines for on-the-job fatalities.




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Which injured workers are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions? Study explores

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.




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Study explores use of medical treatment guidelines in workers’ comp systems

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.




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Massachusetts releases analysis of workers’ comp claims

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.




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Early physical therapy may lead to better outcomes for workers with low back injuries: study

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.




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Study identifies predictors of longer-term opioid use among injured workers

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.




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‘Much more must be done’: Report criticizes New York state’s workers’ comp system amid pandemic

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.




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Workers’ comp study explores effectiveness of programs, policies on reducing opioid prescriptions

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.




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Texas government publishes ‘plain language’ guide on workers’ comp terms

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.




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Having a female doctor improves women’s chances for workers’ comp: study

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.




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Chiropractic care for low back pain limited when employers and insurers pick medical providers: study

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.




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House passes bill expanding federal employees’ access to treatment under workers’ comp program

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.




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New report highlights regulatory and legislative action on workers’ comp

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.




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Understanding responses to ‘unfair’ treatment could help workers’ comp systems: study

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.




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Workers’ comp case makes its way to Nebraska Supreme Court

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.




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California suspends nearly 200 medical providers from state workers’ comp system

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.




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Workers’ comp report looks at the effects of long COVID

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.




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Researchers find link between work-related disability and suicide or self-harm

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.




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Workers’ comp study finds use of ERs for initial treatment varies state to state

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.