Occupational Health & Safety

News & Articles

• Wal-Mart Hit with $365,000 Fine for Repeat HazardsFeb 09, 2012

  "The sizable fines proposed here reflect not only the seriousness of these conditions but the fact that several of them are substantially similar to hazards identified at nine other Wal-Mart locations in New York and eight other states," said Arthur Dube, OSHA's area director in Buffalo. more

• MNOSHA Ready to Enforce New Standard for Window WashingFeb 06, 2012

• MSHA Begins Third Phase of 'Rules to Live By' Enforcement InitiativeFeb 03, 2012

• OSHA Releases New Videos on Proper Use of RespiratorsFeb 02, 2012

• Tool Cuts Silica Exposure for Concrete DrillersFeb 02, 2012

• New President Announced at Honeywell Safety ProductsFeb 02, 2012

• How to Comply with Respiratory Protection StandardsFeb 01, 2012

• Doing Your Homework Before the PurchaseFeb 01, 2012

• Visual Communications & Spill Containment Strategies and TechniquesFeb 01, 2012

• My First Confined Space ExperienceFeb 01, 2012

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Foot Protection News & Articles

• New President Announced at Honeywell Safety ProductsFeb 02, 2012

  Jack Boss had rejoined Honeywell in 2004 and most recently was vice president and general manager of Honeywell Specialty Products. more

• New OSHA Web Page Offers Winter Hazards Guidance for WorkersDec 27, 2011

• Ontario Labor Ministry Launches PPE, Mine Ventilation BlitzesOct 19, 2011

• Words of WisdomOct 01, 2011

• Cintas Names Top Four Restaurant InjuriesSep 22, 2011

• OHS New Product of the Year Award Winners AnnouncedAug 31, 2011

• Lower Leg Submersion Viable for Cooling Suited RespondersAug 04, 2011

• Steel-Toed AssistJul 01, 2011

• Using Dielectric and Electrical Hazard ShoesApr 01, 2011

• Contractor Zapped with $60,800 in Fines for Electrocution, Fall HazardsMar 29, 2011

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Hand Protection News and Articles

• New President Announced at Honeywell Safety ProductsFeb 02, 2012

  Jack Boss had rejoined Honeywell in 2004 and most recently was vice president and general manager of Honeywell Specialty Products. more

• Hostess Production Plant Penalized for Exit, Machine HazardsJan 10, 2012

• Gloves in Arc Flash: A Big Change in NFPA 70EJan 01, 2012

• Houston Recycling Plant Penalized for Exposing Workers to Hazardous SubstancesDec 29, 2011

• NIOSH Releases Roster Summary Report on Deepwater Horizon Response WorkersDec 24, 2011

• Put Safety First When Cutting Christmas Trees: USFSDec 12, 2011

• Health Care Wastes Get WHO's AttentionNov 11, 2011

• FDA Launches Website on Proper Disposal of SharpsNov 09, 2011

• Cut Performance Levels and TestingNov 01, 2011

• Unsafe Forklifts, Chemical Hazards Carry $114,000 Penalty for Freight FirmOct 31, 2011

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Hearing Protection News & Articles

• New President Announced at Honeywell Safety ProductsFeb 02, 2012

  Jack Boss had rejoined Honeywell in 2004 and most recently was vice president and general manager of Honeywell Specialty Products. more

• NIOSH, NHCA Publish Hearing Protection SupplementJan 26, 2012

• OSHA Floors Tile Company with $318,000 FineJan 17, 2012

• N.Y. Felt Firm Fined $146,300 for Crushing, Machine HazardsJan 14, 2012

• AIHA Offering 48-Hour SalesDec 01, 2011

• Metal Finishing Firm Hit with $151,400 in Fines for Physical, Chemical HazardsNov 19, 2011

• $422,600 in Fines Issued to Dough Maker for Repeat Machine HazardsNov 07, 2011

• Styrene Industry Touts Its SafetyNov 05, 2011

• Pet Food Plant Cited with $758,000 in FinesNov 03, 2011

• NSC: NRR Change Coming, But When?Nov 02, 2011

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Vision Protection News & Articles

• Wal-Mart Hit with $365,000 Fine for Repeat HazardsFeb 09, 2012

  "The sizable fines proposed here reflect not only the seriousness of these conditions but the fact that several of them are substantially similar to hazards identified at nine other Wal-Mart locations in New York and eight other states," said Arthur Dube, OSHA's area director in Buffalo. more

• New President Announced at Honeywell Safety ProductsFeb 02, 2012

• Doing Your Homework Before the PurchaseFeb 01, 2012

• Houston Recycling Plant Penalized for Exposing Workers to Hazardous SubstancesDec 29, 2011

• New OSHA Web Page Offers Winter Hazards Guidance for WorkersDec 27, 2011

• NIOSH Releases Roster Summary Report on Deepwater Horizon Response WorkersDec 24, 2011

• Put Safety First When Cutting Christmas Trees: USFSDec 12, 2011

• OSHA Pounds Meat Manufacturer for Exposing Workers to Fall HazardsDec 03, 2011

• A Pitch for Safer CulturesDec 01, 2011

• OSHA Busts Guam Golf Club for 17 Safety ViolationsNov 29, 2011

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Webinars

• Are Your Employees Prepared for Emergencies?

  Learn how to protect your employees and facility with help from the American Red Cross more

Videos

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

  

  Paul Dunphy, electrical inspector/compliance coordinator in the Engineering and Utilities Division of Harvard University, discusses the NFPA 70E standard and his work with departments of the cities of Boston and Cambridge. More than 40 electricians work on the Harvard campus, and 70E is very important to how they work and work safely, he says, as he discusses recordkeeping, training, and the introduction of new technologies. more

• Gratacap and his Secret Formula (Cairns Fire Helmet Questions)

  

  Bill McCutcheon, last family owner of Cairns Helmets, discusses the origination of the method used to make hardened leather Cairns fire helmets. more

• A+A 2011: Scott Safety and the rebranding

  

  Thomas Möller sends out a clear message: "Customer first and innovation with purpose." Scott Safety underwent a rebranding procedure. During A+A 2011 on Oct. 20, the sales director tells one of Messe Dusseldorf's roving reporters what the rebranding is all about. more

Whitepapers

• Cotton/Nylon Protective Apparel Fabrics and NFPA 2112 Compliance

  

  Worker safety is top priority for employers. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety apparel is the "life-saving device" worn everyday for flame resistant (FR) protection. more

• How to Improve Workplace Eye Safety: 7 Simple Best-practice Tips

  

  The CDC reports 2000 workplace eye injuries per day. Almost $4 billion in lost wages and productivity were the result in a recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Seen simple-to-institute tips from research studies and safety professionals could make an immediate and lasting impact. more

• Workers in Construction, Welding, HVAC, Woodworking Field Test Defog It

  Members of the 750,000-person Handyman Club of America tested Defog It anti-fog towelettes for safety glasses, safety goggles, faceshields and eyeglasses. Club members, who include DIY-ers and professionals, put them to work on the jobsite and in their home workshops. more