Pacific Handy Cutter’s ambidextrous GSC3 saves money by reducing damaged goods, cuts and injuries. This all-in-one safety cutter and bladeless tape splitter features a three-button-activated auto-retractable hood that increases productivity and decreases costs. The GSC3 stores up to five blades.

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At temperatures greater than 92° F, workers lose 16 percent productivity and increase their risk of heat stress. The Portacool Jetstream™ 270 offers a portable, powerful spot-cooling solution. The 270 combines impressive airflow with the highest-quality evaporative media to provide cooling power that can be felt up to 100 yards away.

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Innovation, quality, styling and expert construction define the High- Visibility Collection from Portwest. Our high-visibility range is fully tested and certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN standards, ideal for those who will not compromise on style, comfort, protection or performance.

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Rosco’s Dual-Vision XC4 has the capacity to identify unsafe driving behavior through its ability to continuously record video and provide instant driver feedback when an event occurs.

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SafeTec gives environmental, health and safety professionals the support, technology and know-how to make informed decisions about the chemicals in their organization. We help unlock the data within Safety Data Sheets and deliver structured information via automation so you can manage thousands of chemicals safely and sustainably.

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Offering complete selections of OSHA-, ANSI- and ISO-compliant safety signs and labels, SafetySign.com provides durable, industrial-grade hazard identification solutions. An American manufacturer of both stock and custom safety signs, SafetySign.com has provided unsurpassed quality and expert service to customers since 1988.

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Scott Sight is the industry’s first hands-free, mask-mounted thermal intelligence system. It’s incredibly light at 8.5 ounces, has a minimum of four hours of battery life, optional interface settings, and fits any AV-3000 HT facepiece. Scott Sight provides mission-critical information, ensuring workers never have to go without the basic visibility of thermal imaging again.

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The Sked RAS (Rapid Access System) is designed to hang on a wall or behind a door. It provides a quick way to safely package and remove someone from a dangerous environment. The RAS contains a hanging bag with four HMH Skeds. Perfect for schools, hospitals and shopping malls.

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SPAN is the world leader in safety professional examination preparation workshops and self-study workbooks. Take your career to the next level – get certified. (ASP, CSP, CHST, CHMM, OHST.)

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United Academy combines online and face-to-face learning for operators, because each has its strengths. Also, save time and money by storing and maintaining training records and certifications through United Academy. Easily access student training profiles using our wallet card and mobile app or a computer. Train with the best.

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Wooster Products recently launched a new quick-set, clear, anti-slip epoxy coating. Walk-A-Sured Water Clear Epoxy is available in three grit sizes. It will adhere to metals, concrete, ceramic, marble, wood, and more. Please call (800) 321-4936 or visit us online at www.wooster-products.com.

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The Product Focus this month is on instruments and monitors.

Working in high-risk areas such as hospitals regularly exposes health care workers to the influenza virus, putting them at an elevated risk for contracting the illness.

Histoplasmosis is a non-contagious, non-transmittable infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus.

To best understand what Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – also known as MRSA – is, you first need to know what S. aureus is.

Body aches, runny nose, fever, headache and fatigue. These are some of the symptoms of the flu.

Occupational skin diseases are the second-most common type of occupational disease. NIOSH estimates that more than 13 million U.S. workers are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through their skin.

Pneumoconiosis is an encompassing term given to “any lung disease caused by dusts that are breathed in and then deposited deep in the lungs causing damage,” the American Lung Association states. Pneumoconiosis generally is considered an occupational lung disease because exposure to the dusts that can cause the condition often takes place at work.

Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.

Pneumoconiosis is a group of diseases that includes asbestosis, silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung.

Occupational asthma can develop when a worker breathes in gases, chemical fumes, dust or other work-related substances. According to Mayo Clinic, it also can result from exposure to a substance a worker is sensitive to, triggering an allergic or immunological response.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – more commonly known as MRSA – is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that can lead to difficult-to-treat infections. MRSA is resistant to certain antibiotics and, although an infection may begin as a skin sore, it can become serious and potentially deadly, NIOSH warns.

Maintaining a routine, helping others and taking time to focus on self-care are among the tips one Ball State University professor is sharing to help people stay “sane and safe” while practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feeling anxious about going back to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s important to manage your stress to ensure a healthy return – physically and mentally, experts at Ohio State University say.

As many employees begin returning to a more typical work environment, employers must remember to prioritize safety. Here are 10 steps the National Safety Council – based on recommendations from its SAFER task force – says employers should take before reopening.

Ticks can carry potentially life-threatening infectious diseases. Most active during warmer months (April-September), they reside mostly in grassy, brushy or wooded areas – putting virtually all outdoor workers in the United States at risk of exposure.

The next time you fuel up at a gas station, consider this: Most pump handles contain 11,000 times more germs than a toilet seat in a public restroom. And the keypad on the pump? The buttons typically have 15,000 times more germs than a public toilet seat, according to a tip sheet from KeepTruckingSafe.org.

A best practice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections is routinely cleaning and disinfecting/sanitizing surfaces, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Do you work with wet cement, paints or plaster? Maybe adhesives? These are just some of the materials that can irritate your skin because they can contain harsh substances such as hexavalent chromium, calcium hydroxide, toluene, xylene, epoxy resins and lime.

People who work in hot, humid conditions may not like the idea of wearing a facial covering to decrease their risk of exposure to COVID-19. But it’s necessary.

COVID-19 has changed the way we all work. Some of us never stopped physically going to work, while others have been working remotely since mid-March. No matter where we are, working during a pandemic has added stress to our daily lives.

When a COVID-19 case occurs in the workplace, the local health department may ask an employer for help. Health departments are responsible for leading case investigations, contact tracing and outbreak investigations.

Employers typically are required to accommodate employees with diabetes, according to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety. Accommodations may include time and a private place to administer any medications or conduct blood sugar tests, the ability to keep food nearby, or a schedule of regular breaks to maintain a prescribed diet.

You probably know about Lyme disease, and that it’s transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. But have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?

Many workers have been diagnosed with some form of lung condition, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which means working in a lung-friendly workplace is key.

Pregnancy increases the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion on the job because the body must work harder to cool itself, according to OSHA. Pregnant workers are also more likely to become dehydrated, “a primary contributor to heat-related illness.”

Workers who are at risk of exposure include poultry and livestock farmers and workers, as well as slaughterhouse workers.

Also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, black lung is a “job-related disease caused by continued exposure to excessive amounts of respirable coal mine dust,” NIOSH says.

Flame-resistant versus non-flammable PPE: Why does it matter?

What factors should I consider when choosing high-visibility apparel?

OSHA regulations dictate we offer a “variety” of hearing protectors to noise-exposed workers. What is best practice for providing a variety while keeping inventory to a minimum?

What are the most common reasons why employees fail to wear safety eyewear, and how can we help increase compliance?

How is the comfort of FR clothing related to compliance?

What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors?

What is climate control in personal protective equipment, and why is it important?

How have the products used by utilities workers in recent years evolved to address changing demographics and working conditions?

How is glass and steel engineered into cut-resistant gloves?

What’s the difference between “hearing conservation” and “hearing loss prevention”?

When selecting protective eyewear, most higher-quality options have various features and upgrades, including impact re-sistance, anti-fog technology, ultraviolent resistance and polarized lenses. What do each of these technologies provide and why should workers want them in their safety glasses?

What do I need to know before buying gloves for a specific job task?