http://ohsonline.com/rss-feeds/whitepapers.aspx http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-pharmaceutical-contamination-control.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:48:29 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-pharmaceutical-contamination-control.aspx?tc=page0 http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-haccp-food-safety.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:31:09 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-haccp-food-safety.aspx?tc=page0 http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-nanotechnology-safety.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:21 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/03/industrial-vacuum-hepa-filter-nanotechnology-safety.aspx?tc=page0 Simple ways to comply with EPA’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Requirements http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/spcc-compliance-solutions-spill-prevention-control.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/spcc-compliance-solutions-spill-prevention-control.aspx?tc=page0 It is important to find the most cost-effective and efficient training in the market in today’s economy. Constant innovative technology advances are occurring everyday in the market to maintain a competitive edge and increase profitability for companies to succeed... http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/examining-benefits-online-training.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/examining-benefits-online-training.aspx?tc=page0 Summit’s Online OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training has proven to be one of the most efficient and easy to use means of obtaining your DOL/OSHA course completion card. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/osha-approved-10-30-hour-training.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/osha-approved-10-30-hour-training.aspx?tc=page0 Prospective buyers may have every reason to go to a website. All the latest traffic-driving techniques may have been employed to drive them there. And when they get there, they may find an attractive appearance and easy navigation—but they quickly leave. Why? Because the content didn’t captivate them. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/10-hallmarks-of-great-web-content.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:48:56 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/10-hallmarks-of-great-web-content.aspx?tc=page0 Rugged and reliable, the GasAlertQuattro four-gas detector combines a comprehensive range of features with simple one-button operation. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/bw-quattro-datasheet.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/02/bw-quattro-datasheet.aspx?tc=page0 The MaxiFlex Ultimate offering 360˚ breathibility and maximum worker comfort. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/maxiflex-ultimate.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:02 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/maxiflex-ultimate.aspx?tc=page0 Choosing Gloves – Simple Right? Well it seems simple, everyone has an opinion yet lots of decisions are made on emotive and emotional preferences when it comes to choosing gloves. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/choosing-gloves.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:02 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/choosing-gloves.aspx?tc=page0 The DMF Issue Over the last few decades there have been significant advancements in the development, manufacturing and use of synthetic industrial work gloves. The most notable step in this evolution has been the introduction of lightweight knitted/dipped gloves. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/dmf-glove.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:02 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2010/01/dmf-glove.aspx?tc=page0 How an Indoor Air Quality Consultant can make your business healthier and more profitable. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/12/scottlawsongroup-indoor-air.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:01:10 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/12/scottlawsongroup-indoor-air.aspx?tc=page0 MEDIC First Aid’s flexible training programs meet the wide-ranging needs of Washington state’s correctional facilities. MEDIC First Aid offers a flexible course design to train a variety of industry clients. This HSI Case Study explores challenges facing The Washington Department of Corrections and how they benefit from MEDIC First Aid. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/hsi-medic-first-aid-case-study-washington-department-corrections.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/hsi-medic-first-aid-case-study-washington-department-corrections.aspx MEDIC First Aid offers a flexible course design to train a variety of industry clients. This HSI Case Study explores challenges facing Safety Resources International, a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) consulting business and how MEDIC First Aid benefits companies like Safety Resources International. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/hsi-medic-first-aid-case-study-safety-resource-international.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/hsi-medic-first-aid-case-study-safety-resource-international.aspx 10 Common First-Aid Mistakes. Avoid the myths and learn the realities of first-aid in this Red Cross sponsored whitepaper. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/10-common-first-aid-mistakes.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:07:02 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/10-common-first-aid-mistakes.aspx?tc=page0 In the United States, there is a flu season that begins every fall and ends every spring. The type of flu people get during this season is called seasonal flu. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/flu-checklist.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:47:47 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/flu-checklist.aspx?tc=page0 According to the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC), over 50 million people now use wireless phones to call 9-1-1. That is more than double the number who used wireless phones to activate EMS in 1995. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/wireless-911-hundreds-of-millions-served.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/wireless-911-hundreds-of-millions-served.aspx?tc=page0 Standing, sitting, and moving incorrectly all increase your risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)—injuries often associated with repetitive strain or damage to muscles, tendons, nerves and joints. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/ergonomics-fact-sheet-posture-problems-neutral-position.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/ergonomics-fact-sheet-posture-problems-neutral-position.aspx?tc=page0 New data reveals the correlation between bump test intervals and gas detector failures http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/why-bump-testing-saves-lives.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/why-bump-testing-saves-lives.aspx?tc=page0 The most critical steps toward lead hazard abatement are contaminant identification and removal. Researchers from CDC/NIOSH have developed two simple and reliable technologies to achieve these steps easily and without the need for extensive training. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/get-the-lead-out.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/09/get-the-lead-out.aspx?tc=page0 Public health experts warn pandemic influenza poses a significant risk to the United States and the world—only its timing, severity, and exact strain remain uncertain. International, Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies are diligently planning for the public health response to this potential pandemic. The disease could be severe and could affect our critical infrastructure and our nation’s economic and social security. It is important that you take action. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/08/pandemic-influenza.aspx Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:40:31 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/08/pandemic-influenza.aspx Keeping workers properly protected from hazardous noise and motivated to wear their hearing protectors is a challenge for any safety manager. With proper training and ongoing encouragement, most workers do wear their earplugs or earmuffs on the job. However, there are always a few workers who feel compelled to raise objections instead of just donning their hearing protectors and getting on with the job. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/combating-common-objections-to-hearing-protection-wear.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/combating-common-objections-to-hearing-protection-wear.aspx?tc=page0 In anticipation of the EPA's expected change to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), Howard Leight has issued a brochure that explains known details of the proposed changes for hearing protectors. Titled, "Inside the EPA's Proposed Change to the Noise Reduction Rating," the brochure is designed as a handy information resource for safety managers, providing background on the impending new rating system and the ANSI testing protocols on which it is expected to be based. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/inside-the-epa-proposed-change-to-the-noise-reduction-rating.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/inside-the-epa-proposed-change-to-the-noise-reduction-rating.aspx?tc=page0 A recent field attenuation study conducted by the Howard Leight Acoustical Laboratory on the performance of hearing protection devices showed that individual, one-on-one training was the most significant factor in predicting good earplug performance. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/assessing-fit-effectiveness-of-earplugs.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/assessing-fit-effectiveness-of-earplugs.aspx?tc=page0 While the language of OSHA's Occupational Noise Standard (CFR 29 1910.95) may appear convoluted, implementing a Hearing Conservation Program is not as daunting as it seems. There are a number of 'best practices' that safety program managers can employ that not only help ensure compliance with regulations, but also promote positive employee attitudes towards hearing safety. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/best-practices-in-implementing-a-successful-hearing-conservation-program.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/06/best-practices-in-implementing-a-successful-hearing-conservation-program.aspx?tc=page0 http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/boost-roi-with-online-training-for-plant-personnel.aspx?tc=page0 Sun, 31 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/boost-roi-with-online-training-for-plant-personnel.aspx?tc=page0 What comes to mind when there is a toxic chemical release? The most obvious responses involve evacuation or shelter in place of the people in the path of the plume. To predict the path, area, and severity of a plume impact, you need a dispersion model. The basic information required to initiate a dispersion model is weather data, identification of the chemical, and the rate of the chemical release. However, the Achille' heel of this information is the release rate specification: "How big is the hole?" SAFER Systems has developed and patented a unique scheme for estimating the release rate. The algorithm to implement the scheme is called Advanced Back Calculation® (ABC). The idea basically involves “reverse engineering” a dispersion model. While we usually input the release rate to the dispersion model and obtain the concentration field for the plume-impacted area, in ABC we utilize the concentration field data to estimate the release rate. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/introduction-to-advanced-back-calculation.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 28 May 2009 19:13:42 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/introduction-to-advanced-back-calculation.aspx?tc=page0 Due to this economic crisis, many manufacturing facilities have started to move away to other regions where manufacturing and labor costs are low. The severity of the situation is compounded by the fact that many industries experience closures and reduced demand for their products or services, consequently reducing the number of employees. As a result there are fewer workers to protect and fewer opportunities for glovem anufacturers to sell their products. Under these circumstances, it is difficult to convince end users to upgrade protective equipment for the task they are performing because, in almost all cases, an upgrade means spending more for hand protection. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/frost-sullivan-hand.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:37:59 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/05/frost-sullivan-hand.aspx?tc=page0 Atmospheric hazards in a confined space that expose entrants to a risk, such as death, entrapment, injury, or acute illness. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/rae-con-space.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:30:28 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/rae-con-space.aspx?tc=page0 As the worldwide leader in on-site and on-line plant and pipeline maintenance, Furmanite's core mission is to "maximize asset uptime" for its customers. Its broad array of specialized technical services and proprietary technology are critical to the operation and financial success of some of the world’s largest companies in the refining, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and national defense industries. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Furmanite has over 1,400 employees working from over 70 field service offices on six continents. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-furmanite.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:26:50 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-furmanite.aspx?tc=page0 Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building insulation, commercial roofing, roof insulation, and specialty products for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales in excess of $2 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs approximately 7,800 people and operates 41 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-manville.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:39:15 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-manville.aspx?tc=page0 Gemaire Group, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, distributes HVAC- related equipment, parts and supplies to a nationwide network of contractors. Founded in 1969 as a single warehouse in Boca Raton, Florida, Gemaire Group employs nearly 1,000 people throughout its distribution chain of 92 showroom branche. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-gemaire.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/puresafety-gemaire.aspx?tc=page0 Everyone wants a bargain, especially in tough economic times. However, purchasing managers and others should take heed when buying personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, because sometimes an inexpensive product will actually cost more over time. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/pricevcost.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:54:38 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/pricevcost.aspx?tc=page0 Workers in the chemical processing and handling industry could certainly benefit from the "perfect" glove. The glove would be thick enough for thermal insulation, thin enough to promote dexterity and tough enough to protect workers from cuts and abrasion. It would also protect against all known chemicals and offered at a minimal price.The problem is that such a glove does not exist. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/suitable-chem-gloves.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:45:58 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/suitable-chem-gloves.aspx?tc=page0 Using the right personal protective equipment (PPE)—and disposing of it properly—is especially important in chemical plants where workers may be exposed to harsh and even dangerous chemicals. Below are questions often asked about selecting and using hand protection products and apparel in processing and handling applications. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/ppe-questions-answered.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:41:27 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/ppe-questions-answered.aspx?tc=page0 Laundering can impact the bottom line by preventing employees from prematurely disposing of used safety gloves and apparel. Workers often dispose of these products after they become soiled—even though the gloves or apparel were worn only once and have plenty of useful life remaining. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/laundering-ppe.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:39:11 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/laundering-ppe.aspx?tc=page0 Older workers are essential to American industry, with about one-third of the labor force born between 1946 and 1964. Because employers appreciate older laborers’ knowledge, experience and work ethic, this sector is likely to continue to play an important role in the years ahead. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/aging-workers-require-specific-tailored-hand-protection.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:23:46 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/aging-workers-require-specific-tailored-hand-protection.aspx?tc=page0 What is the difference between cut resistance and cut protection and how do I select the right protective glove for my application? http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/resistance-v-protection.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:15:58 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/resistance-v-protection.aspx?tc=page0 There are hundreds of H&S software applications available today. Choosing the one that can best address your needs can be a difficult process. Over the past 17 years, we at Spiramid have seen a variety of procedures used to select software. Some have worked brilliantly, while others resulted in exorbitant costs and requirements never being met. The purpose of the article is to guide you through the selection process; i.e. to select the one that meets your budget and requirements. We have distilled the process down into eight crucial steps. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/spiramid-software.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:33:45 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/spiramid-software.aspx?tc=page0 Until recent, the use of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) by EHS Professionals was neither feasible nor practical. The operating systems and software available required far too many screens for data entry and the memory available on PDAs was not sufficient to store all of the reference data required to operate an enterprise application. The use of PDAs was limited to site-specific applications and required significant IT support and replication and synchronizations processes; all of which resulted in an inefficient process and a poor return on investment (ROI). http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/spiramid-pda.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:23:21 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/spiramid-pda.aspx?tc=page0 White papers are one of the most misunderstood, miswritten and misused marketing tools available. While many companies think they need a white paper, few manage to write, design or use them to their full potential. This is unfortunate, because – written and applied well – white papers are one of the most powerful tools in the sales and marketing toolkit. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/8-rules-whitepapers.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/04/8-rules-whitepapers.aspx?tc=page0 A field attenuation test was performed in 2007 by the Howard Leight Acoustical Laboratory onmore than 100 workers at eight different facilities during their standard work shifts. Locations and workers were not pre-screened, and workers were tested with their own earplugs they routinely wear on the job, with no modifications. The tested earplugs were from four different manufacturers. Workers received no training or coaching as part of the test, but were simply asked to insert the earplugs as they normally do on the job. No feedback or correction was offered if they fit the earplug incorrectly. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/03/howard-leight-veripro.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:51:13 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/03/howard-leight-veripro.aspx?tc=page0 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a public research university, and with more than 29,000 students, is the second largest in the state. Lapham Hall, named for Wisconsin’s first eminent scientist, was built in 1961 to house the Botany, Chemistry and Zoology departments. "Our emergency equipment was vintage 1960s," said Jon Krezoski, director of safety and assurances for UWM. "The old fixtures in Lapham were corroded and routine testing was impossible. There were no floor drains near the showers, so we had to catch the water in a bucket to avoid flooding classrooms." http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/03/uwm-drench-shower.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:26:19 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2009/03/uwm-drench-shower.aspx?tc=page0 Although Office Depot warehouse facilities have always been in compliance with OSHA standards, by 2004 Office Depot managers decided more could be done to lower the accident rate, and to reverse the company’s steady increase in claims for workers’ compensation and disability insurance. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/09/office-depot-increase-workplace-safety-by-motivating-employees.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/09/office-depot-increase-workplace-safety-by-motivating-employees.aspx?tc=page0 According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), one of every four workers is exposed to some form of skin irritant in the workplace. STOKO® Skin Care http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/06/keeping-working-skin-healthy.aspx Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/06/keeping-working-skin-healthy.aspx According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), since 1970, 75,000 lives have been saved and millions of injuries and illnesses have been prevented through effective occupational safety and health management systems.1 But you don’t need a statistician to know that safety is good for business. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/04/safety-doesnt-cost-it-pays.aspx Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2008/04/safety-doesnt-cost-it-pays.aspx Planning for a flu pandemic is different from standard disaster preparedness because it won't be a localized event.Planning for a flu pandemic is different from standard disaster preparedness because it won't be a localized event. http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2007/04/storm-warning.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://ohsonline.com/whitepapers/2007/04/storm-warning.aspx