To address fire door deficiencies in various work settings, use this 13-point inspection and repair process to ensure compliance with NFPA 80 standards.

The VAC-U-MAX Model 55SR Submerged Recovery vacuum cleaner renders reactive powders such as metal powders used in additive manufacturing and 3D printing inert by drawing them under a level of liquid.

American Red Cross Workplace Safety Training. Choose from First Aid/CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogen, OSHA 10 and 30 Training and much more. With flexible offerings, a nationwide network and high-quality instruction, the Red Cross works with you to build the training program that fits your company needs.

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The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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Safety sign and absorbent in one. Absorb spills and reduce slips, trips and falls with Brady SPC’s High-Visibility Safety Mat. These attention-grabbing mats combine extreme absorbency and durability with a yellow caution color and printed messages. While absorbing spills in your facility, this mat improves safety by visually warning workers of potential slip hazards. Request a sample.

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GuardianCoil® Coiled Wire Fabric Machine Guards are widely used in the manufacturing and fabrication industries to guard operators from ejected parts and debris during machine use. Available in numerous sizes, our kits fit most hydraulic presses and equipment; plus, we can design and manufacture custom machine guards for special applications.

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What’s underneath counts – for safety and performance. That’s why DRIFIRE Prime™ Base Layers should always go on first. Prime is our line of smart-fitting, four-way stretch base layers that serve as a “second skin.” They have built-in FR protection that includes drirelease® moisture-wicking technology – the same used by the world’s top athletic brands. Learn more at www.DRIFIRE.com.

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Ergodyne’s new Skullerz® Safety Glasses offer seven unique, patented models in up to 13 different lens options. Designed to drive worker compliance with unmatched style, comfort and safety, all models meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1+ High Velocity Impact and MIL-PRF 32342 Military Ballistic Fragmentation Protection requirements. Visit www.ergodyne.com to learn more.

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The Utility Catcher™ Clip is a versatile catch-all for a variety of items that can help meet 5S goals by keeping gear off the floor. The Utility Catcher™ Clip is also perfect for cord management, ear muffs, large gloves, hard hats and much more!

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Howard Leight FirmFit^TM Earplugs are firm foam reinvented with more comfort and more protection. Workers who prefer firm foam earplugs deserve the best. Because the more comfortable the earplug, the longer they’ll wear it. FirmFit – so soft your workers will want to wear them all day long. Try FirmFit today.

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The next generation of personal portable lifts – the JLG® LiftPod® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion.

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PIP’s ANSI Class 3 Ripstop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket is designed with our exclusive Ripstop Polyester 300 D coated waterproof outer shell that features taped seams, a hideaway hood and a removable fleece liner to maximize multi-seasonal use. Comes standard with integrated watertight D-ring access and seven pockets, including special pockets for ID and radio/cell.

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Sked, the original – and still the best – rescue solution for confined spaces gets you out when nothing else can. Sked can be hoisted vertically and horizontally, dragged or carried through the smallest of passageways. Pair with other Skedco products to bring patient through holes as small as 11"x15".

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Kovenex is an inherently heat- and flame-resistant material that offers the ultimate protection in situations where safety is paramount. Produced by Waubridge Specialty Fabrics, Kovenex is built upon three decades of experience and innovation, and is the solution you need to differentiate your products from all the rest.

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Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries.

Phoenix – OSHA’s threat to take away Arizona’s oversight of construction safety – prompted by alleged inadequacies in the state’s fall protection standard – is unnecessary in light of recently passed legislation, an attorney representing the state said in a May 1 letter to the federal agency.

Whitewater, WI – One-third of residential construction contractors who participated in a recent study said their firms lacked written safety programs, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Phoenix – As it faces losing its State Plan status, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health is standing by its assertion that the state’s fall protection standard is “as effective as” federal OSHA’s requirement.

Phoenix – The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health believes OSHA will reject the state’s residential construction fall protection standard, and has scheduled free classes on complying with federal fall protection requirements.

St. Louis – In an effort to help residential construction workers stay safe, a new website is providing details on fall protection methods and equipment.

Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect residential construction workers operating in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces.

McLean, VA – The International Window Cleaning Association outlines hazards and best practices to help protect window cleaners on the job in its newly released field safety guide.

Silver Spring, MD — As the use of solar energy panels continues to increase, Prevention through Design methods may help keep contractors safe during installation of the panels on small residential buildings, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.

Washington — In response to the particularly heavy impact the opioid crisis is having on the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builders has introduced several free resources intended to help residential construction organizations combat the issue.

Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

Silver Spring, MD — A new training program from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is aimed at helping residential construction supervisors improve their communication and leadership skills.

The SSCL3LZ Hoodie is an ANSI Class 3 lime hoodie-style jacket with an attached drawstring hood and zipper-front closure.

Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.

Workrite Uniform Co. has launched an FR denim collection created under the company’s Workrite FR, Dickies FR and Walls FR brands.

After Safety+Health reached out to experts in the protective clothing industry, two things became clear: Protective clothing manufacturers are always striving to improve worker safety, and comfort is king.

In 2011, 5,170 eye injuries involving cases with days away from work occurred in the manufacturing industry, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”

Washington – The Department of Labor claims proposed changes to its Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program would create a more equitable system, but some experts at a July 10 House hearing warned that the changes could drastically affect injured federal workers.

Washington – Cynthia Attwood has been confirmed for her second term as a commissioner of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Washington – OSHA is accepting nominations for membership with the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health, the agency announced Sept. 6.

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security should develop a strategy that addresses physical, emotional and mental health to help workers within the department better deal with job-related stress, concludes a report from the Institute of Medicine.

Washington – After 16 days, the federal government shutdown that ceased the majority of OSHA operations concluded with the passage of a bill to fund the government.

Washington – Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness.

Washington – OSHA is scheduled to conduct a training event July 29-31 for federal agency staff responsible for workplace safety and health issues.

Washington – President Barack Obama has nominated Mark Rosekind to be administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Boston – Elected heads of government may face an increased risk of early death compared with runner-up candidates who did not go on to serve in government, according to a study from Harvard Medical School.

Washington – A bi-partisan bill to increase safety protections for correctional officers has passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting the president’s signature to become law.

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska prison officials need to address inmate violence against employees – as well as the overall safety culture – in the state’s correctional facilities, according to the results of a survey of correctional workers released June 1 by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Washington – The House of Representatives has voted to block the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations.

Washington – After a narrow vote in the Senate, the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations is all but eliminated.

Washington – Mandatory guidelines for drug testing of federal employees have been updated to include testing for four semi-synthetic opioids, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced.

Boston – Massachusetts is closer to extending OSHA protections to an estimated 400,000 public workers after the state’s House on Oct. 25 voted unanimously in favor of a bill (H. 3952) that boosts safety standards for all state and municipal government employees.

Washington — The White House Office of Management and Budget has launched an initiative designed to enhance workplace safety and health – and, in turn, reduce injuries – among federal employees.

Washington — Federal employees need more comprehensive guidance from the Office of Personnel Management before they return to the workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, House Democrats contended during a June 25 virtual hearing convened by the House Government Operations Subcommittee.