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100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

A century after doctors first warned that asbestos was harming employees, the malignant mineral poses ongoing risks.

Powering Up Safety: Strategies for Improving Electrical Safety

Powering Up Safety: Strategies for Improving Electrical Safety

Implementing effective electrical safety strategies is crucial for protecting workers and maintaining operational integrity in industrial environments.

Celebrating National Safety Month: A Call to Rethink Workplace Safety

Celebrating National Safety Month: A Call to Rethink Workplace Safety

Workplace safety is crucial for protecting employees, enhancing productivity, boosting morale and driving financial benefits through reduced accidents and improved company reputation.

ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses

ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses

The organization teamed with global technology firm SafetyCulture on this effort.

Pet Product Manufacturer Faces OSHA Violations Following Severe Employee Injury

Pet Product Manufacturer Faces OSHA Violations Following Severe Employee Injury

Doskocil Manufacturing Inc. received one willful violation and eight serious violations, totaling $278,851 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Offers Safety Guidance to Flood Recovery Workers in Florida

OSHA Offers Safety Guidance to Flood Recovery Workers in Florida

Flood recovery presents hazards such as power loss, water accumulation and saturation of building materials and electrical components.

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Common Safety Issues With Poor Indoor Air Quality at Manufacturing Facilities

Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for the safety of employees, the efficiency of operations and adherence to regulatory standards. However, it is a constant challenge for manufacturers.

New Report Uncovers Increasing Call for Human Sustainability in the Workplace

New Report Uncovers Increasing Call for Human Sustainability in the Workplace

The study defines human sustainability as “the degree to which an organization creates value for people as human beings.”



NSC Reaches 200 Signatures on Its MSD Pledge, Awards Nearly $265,000 in Grants

NSC Reaches 200 Signatures on Its MSD Pledge, Awards Nearly $265,000 in Grants

The participating organizations represent nearly 2.9 million employees worldwide.

NIOSH Offers Free Resources for Heat Stress Prevention Among Mine Workers

NIOSH Offers Free Resources for Heat Stress Prevention Among Mine Workers

The organization’s heat stress resources include an instructor-led training module.

MEMIC Honors L.L.Bean and Cynthia Murphy of CEI for Workforce Safety and Partnership

MEMIC Honors L.L.Bean and Cynthia Murphy of CEI for Workforce Safety and Partnership

The awards were presented at MEMIC Group’s recent annual meeting of policyholders.

Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety

Employers in the oil and gas industry need to leverage automation to enhance the safety of lone workers, who face significant risks in remote and isolated job sites.

National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month

The national campaign aims to reduce trench-related fatalities and injuries.

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards

The Illinois-based construction company now faces $264,407 in proposed penalties.

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat Stress: A Growing Occupational Hazard

Heat stress is increasingly threatening the health and productivity of millions of workers globally, necessitating urgent action from policymakers, employers and workers.

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

New NSC Report Highlights Need for DEI in Preventing Workplace Injuries

The study links diversity, equity and inclusion to reducing musculoskeletal disorders.

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

The Intertwined Worlds of Safety and Quality

Safety has historically received a lot more attention and mindshare on projects than quality.

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Cardiac Arrest: Empowering Readiness

Understanding the crucial role that AEDs play in workplace emergency preparedness.

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Maximizing Manufacturing Safety Through Mobile Apps

Like everything, safety starts with using the right tools. Here’s how to leverage simple, but powerful training apps.

Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

Weekly Checkup: 5 Essential Tests for Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations

This weekly inspection and testing regimen will promote workplace safety through regulatory adherence.

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  • Safety Knives

    The Safety Knife Company has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, strapping, shrink or plastic wrap or a variety of other packing materials. Because these knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard deep, they will not only protect employees against lacerations but they will also save product. The Metal Detectable versions have revolutionary metal detectable polypropylene knife bodies specifically for the food and pharmaceutical industries. This material can be detected and rejected by typical detection machines and is X-ray visible. Read More

  • SECUPRO MARTEGO

    FOR HIGHEST DEMANDS. A cutting tool in which function and design go hand in hand. Meet the SECUPRO MARTEGO, our prize-winning squeeze-grip safety knife with fully automatic retractable blade for safety. • Ergonomically friendly trigger mechanism to engage the blade • Durable body made of aluminum • Safer alternative to fixed blade utility knives for general cutting tasks • 9 mm Cutting depth • Easy, tool free blade change Dimensions: L 6.10" L x 0.71" W x 1.91" H Weight: 3.70 oz Cutting Depth: 9 mm Read More

  • The MGC Simple Plus

    The MGC Simple Plus is a simple-to-use, portable multi gas detector that runs continuously for three years without being recharged or routinely calibrated after its initial charge and calibration during manufacturing. The detector reliably tests a worksite’s atmosphere for hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and combustible gases (LEL). Its durability enables the detector to withstand the harshest treatment and environments, hence earning it an IP 68 rating. The MGC Simple Plus is also compatible with a variety of accessories, such as the GCT External Pump. Visit gascliptech.com for more information. Read More

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