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OSHA reopens comment period on possible heat standard

Washington — OSHA says it’s allowing more time for stakeholders to comment on a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor settings.




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Prevent heat-related illnesses during pregnancy: New tip sheet from OSHA

Washington — OSHA has published a new resource on how best to protect pregnant workers from heat-related illnesses.




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New OSHA resource: Heat exposure and personal risk factors

Washington — Certain personal risk factors increase workers’ risk for heat-related injury and illness, OSHA cautions.




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OSHA construction advisory committee to meet April 24

Washington — Two potential OSHA regulations will be discussed during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting.




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OSHA advisory committee gives proposed heat rule a thumbs-up

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has unanimously recommended that the agency move forward with its proposed standard on protecting workers from excessive heat.




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Heat-related illness prevention: New resources from OSHA

Washington — A wallet card, brochure and checklist are recent additions to OSHA’s resources for helping keep workers safe in high temperatures.




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New guide aims to protect workers from exposure to isocyanates

Montreal – The scientific research organization IRSST recently released the second edition of its guide on safe use of isocyanates.




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New guidance addresses corrosive drywall hazards

Falls Church, VA – The American Industrial Hygiene Association on Oct. 31 issued guidance about safely removing corrosive drywall from buildings.




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OSHA fact sheet addresses abrasive blasting hazards

Washington – OSHA recently issued a fact sheet about protecting workers from abrasive blasting materials.




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New pocket guide provides safety tips on ladders

Silver Spring, MD – Ladder safety is the subject of a new pocket guide from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).




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Primer aims to help public health researchers understand workers’ comp

Washington – A new publication from NIOSH is intended to help public health researchers better understand workers’ compensation insurance and how records can be used to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.




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FMCSA clarifies rest-break exemptions for short-haul drivers

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released guidance on break requirements for short-haul commercial truck drivers who unintentionally exceed time or distance driving limits.




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Energy Institute releases PSM guidance documents

London – Guidance documents released Jan. 29 from the Energy Institute aim to help employers meet four particular focus areas of a process safety management program.




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MSHA releases ladder safety guide

Arlington, VA – A new guide from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to help metal and nonmetal mine operators comply with the agency’s ladder safety standards.




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New website helps workers ‘choose hand safety’

Silver Spring, MD – A new website from the Center for Construction Research and Training aims to help construction workers and contractors prevent hand injuries and disorders.




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MSHA answers FAQs on coal dust rule

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a document with answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s recent final rule on coal dust.




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Minnesota OSHA issues hazard alert on power presses

St. Paul, MN – Power press operators should wear proper eye, hand and feet protection to avoid potential hazards created by their work, Minnesota OSHA warns in a recently issued safety hazard alert.




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Online tool promotes safe material handling

Montreal – Scientific research organization IRSST has released a free online resource intended to help identify workplace musculoskeletal disorder risks and avoid injuries related to material handling.




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Oregon logging deaths prompt toolbox talks

Portland, OR – Three preventable logging fatalities in Oregon have prompted a new set of discussion points for supervisors to share with their crews.




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OSHA offers safety tips for using tripod orchard ladders

Washington – Employers of fruit pickers and landscapers have new resources – in both English and Spanish – to help keep workers safe on and near tripod orchard ladders.




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Guide aims to help small businesses with respiratory protection

Salem, OR – A new comprehensive guide from Oregon OSHA intends to help small-business owners and managers develop respiratory protection programs.




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Demolition-site deaths prompt OSHA to update safety resources

Washington – In response to recent worker deaths at demolition sites, OSHA has updated its webpage and safety resources addressing common hazards in the construction demolition industry.




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NIOSH: Prevention through Design can help stop construction falls

Washington – A fall prevention guide recently released by NIOSH aims to help building owners and designers build more safety features into their facilities rather than relying on back-end controls.




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Guidelines aim to protect workers from Ebola

Geneva – As the largest Ebola outbreak in history spreads across West Africa, the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organization have issued guidelines to help keep workers safe.




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OSHA provides resources on Ebola

Washington – With the current Ebola outbreak spreading throughout West Africa, OSHA is providing resources to help protect workers from the disease.




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New guide promotes safe handling of lithium batteries on planes

Montreal – The International Air Transport Association has published an online guidance document to promote the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries on planes.




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OSHA updates guidance on preventing workplace violence in health care, social services

Washington – April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month, and OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for health care and social service workers.




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Marijuana and the workforce: Groups issue guidelines

Elk Grove Village, IL – Two worker health groups have published guidance intended to help employers respond to marijuana use among the workforce.




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OSHA issues guidance on providing restroom access for transgender workers

Washington – Employers should provide transgender workers with access to restroom facilities based on workers’ gender identity, OSHA stated in a guidance document published June 1.




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NIOSH releases best practices on reducing diacetyl exposure

Cincinnati – Employers whose workers are exposed to diacetyl now can obtain guidance from a new NIOSH document.




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Updated guide outlines OSHA training requirements

Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document.




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OSHA releases confined space resource

Washington – OSHA has published new guidance intended to help small businesses comply with the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard.




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OSHA and NIOSH offer guidance on protecting workers from Zika exposure

Washington – Newly released interim guidance from OSHA and NIOSH urges employers to train employees on the risks of exposure to the Zika virus and outlines protective measures.




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OSHA issues guidance documents on Process Safety Management Standard

Washington – OSHA has released three guidance documents intended to help chemical facilities comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).




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Evaluation of shipyard fire and rescue services: OSHA publishes fact sheet

Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA seeks to help shipyard employers evaluate their fire and rescue services.




d

Gas detector docking station

The DSX Docking Station is a simple gas detector maintenance and recordkeeping solution requiring no PC or network connection.




d

VOC detector

The Tiger Volatile Organic Compound Detector monitors levels of potentially harmful emissions from housekeeping products such as paints, adhesives, floor coatings, new furniture and sanitizers.




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Gas detector

The ALTAIR 2XT Gas Detector includes industry-leading XCell sensors in a Two-Tox version that detects two hazards in a single-gas platform, so users do not need a second gas detector.




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Single-gas detector

The BW Clip Maintenance-Free Single-Gas Detector is a reliable and cost-effective way to keep workers safe and operations compliant.




d

Trends in ... instruments and monitors

With the instruments and monitors industry grounded in technology, advancements are common. Here, professionals discuss what you need to know to navigate this ever-evolving industry.




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Lightning detector

Ideal for outdoor workers, the INO Weather Pro is a handheld weather monitor that detects the distance of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes as far away as 40 miles, providing visual and auditory feedback of lightning strike distances.




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Multi-gas detector

The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity.




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Flame detector

FLAMEVision FV-40 Flame Detectors are a comprehensive line of rugged flame detection solutions designed to respond quickly and accurately in a wide range of challenging applications and harsh environments.




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Gas detector connectivity device

The OELD (Optima Excel Local Display) is a Bluetooth-enabled device that brings connectivity to fixed gas detectors used in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy industries.




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Infrared gas detector

Fast-response options are now available for the PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL Infrared Gas Detector, a SIL 2-capable infrared-point gas detector that identifies methane, propane, ethylene, butane and other combustible hydrocarbon gases.




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App for gas detection

The OELD App allows workers to use a smart device to configure and maintain the OELD smart junction box, the Searchpoint Optima Plus point infrared gas detector and the Searchline Excel connected to it.




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Emergency shutdown device

Safe-E-Stop is a wireless e-stop system that can be integrated with existing hard-wired emergency stop systems for assembly lines and other production systems.




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Monitoring dust and noise safety

The Airwave App provides remote access to Casella’s Apex2 Personal Sampling Pump and the dBadge2 Noise Dosimeter.




d

Bump testing cylinder

ecoBump is a returnable 4-inch-tall cylinder for convenient bump testing or checking single- and multi-gas monitors.




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Man-overboard receiver

The ALERT418 Man-Overboard Receiver fully integrates with current and first-generation ALERT transmitters.