How well do you know OSHA? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the agency’s terms, programs and procedures.

Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers.

Try your hand at the interactive version of a quiz published in the Spring 2019 issue of Safety+Health's sister publication, Family Safety & Health.

How much do you know about alcohol and its effects? Take this quiz from the Fall 2018 issue of Family Safety & Health to find out.

“From the moment they start to operate the machine,” one safeguarding expert says, “you look at the design and you think, ‘Well, could someone potentially get hurt?’”

Test your knowledge of the hierarchy by dragging the controls into the correct order.

How much do you know about OSHA’s recordkeeping rules? Test your knowledge by taking our 20-question quiz. (It’s tough!)

Kids: See how well you know the different kinds of helmets. Take the interactive quiz.

How much do you know about heat-related illnesses? Take this quiz to find out.

Gaithersburg, MD — “In many buildings, ventilation is often misunderstood or infrequently assessed,” says the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has created an online tool designed to help determine indoor air quality.

For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt.

The EZ4 Safety Cutter is an ambidextrous (three-button design) spring-back safety cutter that features a safety guard in both right- and left-hand positions.

For some workers, safety tools and knives are indispensible items. Experts from companies that manufacture these products spoke with Safety+Health via email about current trends in their respective markets, as well as some important things product purchasers and users should know.

For some workers, particularly those in the health care field who wear latex gloves to protect against transmittable diseases, exposure to latex can result in allergic reactions.

I have two glove samples for my cut hazard. One is an ASTM cut level 4 and the other is labeled EN cut level 5. Which glove is more cut-resistant?

How can workers stay safe when wearing gloves around rotating machinery?

Can you explain the misconception of EN vs. ASTM cut standards?

How can employers reduce the risk of contact dermatitis for workers using safety gloves?

Are gloves enough?

How critical is a glove’s coating when selecting cut-resistant hand protection?

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?

What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common?

What should I take into consideration when choosing the right leather to protect welders?

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The 2000 Series 2082 glove is constructed with a unique palm coating that increases abrasion resistance and provides grip.

The GREEN-DEX glove is the world’s first biodegradable, 100 percent nitrile glove. This disposable glove is manufactured with patent-pending “Eco Best Technology” – offering superior, eco-friendly hand protection without a loss in performance, in addition to the ability to biodegrade only when placed in a landfill.

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The T-REX TRX500 Impact Glove features flexible TPR and a gel-padded palm to create a shield against impacts. This form-fitting construction delivers comfort and dexterity. A NitriX Grip Technology palm coating ensures a steady grip while channeling away oils. Sporting an aggressive color, the T-REX delivers ANSI Level 1 cut resistance, ANSI Level 3 abrasion resistance and ANSI Level 4 puncture resistance.

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The Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane-Coated Cut Glove features ANSI/EN388 Level 2 cut resistance and a stretch Kevlar liner for cut resistance and a comfortable fit. The G60 offers excellent dexterity for improved productivity and is coated in polyurethane as a barrier against oil penetration.

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Hand protection research and technology are leading to better glove products. Leading vendors explain in this month's product trends.

Washington — The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nominations of Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy Baker to serve as members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

Washington — Pledging this past summer to increase agency transparency in fiscal year 2023, Chemical Safety Board interim executive Stephen Owens said to expect regular updates on incident investigations, personnel hiring and other agency developments.

Washington — Chemical Safety Board interim executive Stephen Owens affirmed his optimism that “we can rebuild and revitalize the CSB and perform our mission as Congress intended” during a Nov. 17 confirmation hearing before the Senate Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee.

Washington — The Senate on Dec. 13 confirmed Steve Owens as chair of the Chemical Safety Board and Catherine J.K. Sandoval as a CSB member, returning a quorum to the short-staffed agency.

Washington — The House Steering Committee has selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to serve as chair of the renamed Education and the Workforce Committee for the 118th Congress.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — Although still navigating the federal onboarding process since her Dec. 13 Senate confirmation, Chemical Safety Board member-in-waiting Catherine J.K. Sandoval spoke during the agency’s Jan. 26 public business meeting.

St. Paul, MN — Nicole Blissenbach is the new permanent commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced.

Washington — Catherine J.K. Sandoval was sworn in for a five-year term on the Chemical Safety Board on Feb. 2, returning a quorum to the short-staffed agency.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to become executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to multiple reports.

Washington — President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Su for labor secretary.

Cleveland — Paid sick leave benefits employees and their employers, a review of 22 years of research has concluded.

Washington — The White House is seeking a 17% funding increase for OSHA under the Department of Labor’s fiscal year 2024 budget request.

Austin, TX — Three out of 4 workers aren’t satisfied with their employers’ safety efforts, results of a recent survey show.

London — Workplace leaders with low self-esteem are more likely to place stress on their employees, a university professor and well-being expert says.

Washington — Julie Su emphasized her commitment to “finding and expanding the vast areas of common ground between employers and employees” during her April 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has approved Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary, in an 11-10 party-line vote.

Gainesville, FL — Knowing when to log off and unplug from work can make managers better leaders, results of a recent study show.

Washington — Despite being short-staffed, the Chemical Safety Board is “working hard to rebuild and revitalize” the agency, CSB Chair Steve Owens said at an April 27 public business meeting.

Alexandria, VA — Workers of all ages face mental health challenges, yet younger generations are feeling them more frequently, according to the results of a recent survey.