DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

Falls Church, VA — The American Industrial Hygiene Association has unveiled a beta version of its new heat stress mobile app and is asking employers and outdoor workers to evaluate it.

Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest.

Columbus, OH — Three out of 10 law enforcement officers have experienced a work-related head injury, putting them at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a recent study.

Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend.

Birmingham, England — Workers who feel stuck in a job they want to leave are more likely to respond to perceived safety-related wrongdoing with retaliatory behavior – even when employers show support.

Columbus, OH — Moisture and mold go together – even in space – so it’s important to control dust and humidity in space stations to protect astronauts, researchers say.

Bilbao, Spain — A new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work suggests practical measures – such as changes in work environment, hours and patterns, as well as tasks and equipment – that employers can implement to help and retain workers after mental health-related absences.

Melbourne, Australia — Employers incorporating collaborative robots in their workplace can ease the transition for employees by taking three key steps, Australian researchers say.

Denver — Nearly half of young small-business owners – and 3 out of 10 overall – regret not emphasizing worker safety when they started their business, results of a recent survey show.

Arlington, VA — Choosing head protection can be “confusing and complicated” because of the numerous options available, especially when trying to discern the key differences among them, researchers say.

What factors need to be considered in selecting an emergency eyewash station?

Is an injury victim's comfort while using an eyewash ever taken into consideration in the product design phase? It seems like most eyewashes have very aggressive flow patterns.

The ANSI Z358.1-2009 standard states, “Outlets shall be protected from airborne contaminants.” How can I best comply with this while keeping the unit close to my employees?

How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment?

What is considered an “obstruction” in the path to an emergency shower (e.g., doors, stairs, curbs, etc.)?

What are key considerations in selecting emergency showers and eyewashes?

How do I know if I need a portable or plumbed emergency shower/eyewash product?

What is the minimum flow rate for emergency safety shower and eye/facewash equipment?

The NSP-4614B Low Profile LED Multi-Function Dual-Light Headlamp is designed to work on hard hats that have a flip-up faceshield.

The PIXA 3R is a rugged, rechargeable headlamp suitable for frequent use.

The ProTac HL 4 is a high-lumen flashlight that delivers 2,200 lumens of white light.

The SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower Luminaire provides five full years of maintenance-free performance.

Vantage 180 is a lightweight, multi-function light that easily attaches to full-brim fire helmets, but also can be used as a handheld or right-angle light.

The Pelican 9455 Remote Area Lighting System is Class I Division 1-approved, allowing workers to go where flammable gases, vapors or liquids are present.

The Opti-Brite LED Headlamp family now includes a 5-by-7-inch combination high- and low-beam headlamp.

Fusion GloLight Six-Inch Oval Multi-Function Surface-Mount LED Lamps not only employ GloLight optical technology, but also are available with a unique reflective safety bezel for commercial vehicles that need a higher level of conspicuity.

The High Performance DUO Headlamp features FACE2FACE anti-glare technology, allowing for automatic, simultaneous dimmed lighting when two or more beams cross.

Customizable Stack Lights feature long-life LEDs that function as safety awareness indicators.

The Zero-Band Headlamps line features models NSP-4608BC, XPP-5460GCX, XPP-5454GC, XPP-5452GC and XPP-5450GC. All five models are IP-X7-rated waterproof.

Many businesses aren’t aware that it’s illegal to throw fluorescent lamps into a garbage can or dumpster.

The Twin-Task Headlamp features a traditional LED beam to provide spot lighting for distance illumination or COB LED, which casts a smooth, diffused flood light to fill a work area with light while reducing glare.

The DUO line of headlamps, a hands-free lighting solution for harsh environments, features the FACE2FACE anti-glare function.

The EXP-EMG-EXT-LE8-3L Explosion Proof Emergency System with Exit Sign is rated for use in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous locations.

The Vision Flood Headlamp uses a super bright Chip On Board emitter, while the KBS Vision Flood has one central flood beam with high and low mode.

Create safety on an individual step or an entire flight of stairs with 90-degree Aluminum Nosing, which combines photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark and anti-slip protection.

Model XPR-5553G is a rechargeable headlamp with a Class I, Division 1 rating. It features micro USB charging and is ready for use for up to 15 hours on a single charge. The light comes with a zero band mounting kit, as well as a traditional rubber strap and an elastic head headband for maximum versatility.

The Survivor X is an updated version of the Survivor right-angle light – now offering 250 lumens. The low-profile light is available as a rechargeable system or in an economical alkaline model, both for use in Division 1 hazardous environments.

Six different beam modes – turbo, spot and flood, spotlight, floodlight, ultralight, and peripheral floodlights – highlight the X1 model headlamp, which can be used at 650 or 750 lumens.

Having a fire hose available at a mine can be a lifesaver – but only a hose that is in good condition and in the right location.

Nearly every workplace has potentially dangerous liquids, including fuels, paint thinners, solvents, cleaners, waxes and adhesives, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.

Welding processes are classified into two groups: fusion welding, which is heat alone, and pressure welding, which uses heat and pressure. Fusion welding involves three types: electric arc, gas and thermit.

Inspections are an important part of any workplace safety and health management system. Described in a video from the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Division of Labor and Industry as the practice of “identifying unsafe conditions through observations and testing of the work environment,” inspections can cover housekeeping, emergency alarms, electrical hazards, machine guarding and chemical hazards.

The first rule of performing façade work while on a scaffold: Don’t do it unless you’ve completed scaffold safety training, warns a recent worker alert from the New York City Department of Buildings.

Although convenient for transporting groups, 15-passenger vans can pose a safety risk to inexperienced drivers, their passengers and other road users.

Many devices, including personal gas monitors, are powered by lithium batteries, some of which (lithium-ion batteries) are rechargeable.

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