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Hand injuries from chemicals are a leading cause of injury in the cleaning industry.

Proper Use of Disinfectants

Use them sparingly. Many pathogens are becoming immune to some of the disinfectants and sanitizers previously used to eliminate them.

There is no continuous focus from the employers on realistically preparing, supervising, and protecting our workers before entry.

Beware of These Five Common Confined Space Myths

Test your knowledge and recognize the real threats.

Far Ultraviolet (UV-B&C) and Far Infrared (IR-B&C). Exposures at this level can impact the cornea through absorption.

Laser Safety: The Eyes Have It!

Eye injuries are of primary concern. The effect to the eye depends on various factors, including pupil size, pigmentation, laser pulse duration and repetition, and wavelength.

By selecting FR garments that provide protection and comfort, your workers will be more likely to wear them—and wear them appropriately.

FR Garment Comfort: Explaining the Mystery

It is extremely important to consider the three pillars of comfort—heat and moisture management; fabric hand; and garment fit/design—when evaluating your options.

Taking Back Leadership

Perhaps the worker hadn't alerted anyone in the company that he had past back issues. If not, why?

We could point to several mistakes that were made in this case, but the root cause does not belong entirely to the worker.

Lockout/Tagout Accident Investigation

We could point to several mistakes that were made in this case, but the root cause does not belong entirely to the worker.

Explosion at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Brings $161,100 in Fines

Workers allegedly were exposed to preventable fire, chemical and mechanical hazards.

DOT Issues New Rule for Transporting Lithium Batteries

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration developed the rule, working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration.



As temperatures go up, rates of PPE compliance tend to go down. (CarbonX image)

If You Can't Stand the Heat

As temperatures go up, rates of PPE compliance tend to go down.

HSE

Three Reasons Why Construction Companies Fail When Trying to Predict Injuries

We need to change the mindset these machine-based methodologies must be viewed skeptically or cynically.

Workers Repeatedly Exposed to Amputation Hazards, OSHA Alleges

OSHA proposed fines of $111,650 following inspection at a Packaging Corporation of America facility.

Requirements for proper protective equipment may be overlooked in this booming industry. (Ansell photo)

Addressing Hand Protection Regulations in the Oil and Gas Industry

Requirements for proper protective equipment may be overlooked in this booming industry.

OSHA Issues $14K in Penalties in Fatal Cell Tower Collapse

The fines proposed against S and S Communication Specialists Inc. are the maximum amount possible -- $7,000 per serious violation -- in connection with the collapse of two towers in Clarksburg, W.Va., on Feb. 1, 2014.

Safe Workplaces Executive Order Draws Criticism

The president's Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order will require that new federal contractors with contracts valued at more than $500,000 disclose labor law violations for the previous three years. The National Association of Manufacturers responded that this is "a dangerous game for our President to be playing with federal contracts."

MSHA Publishes Proposed Rule on Civil Penalty Assessments

The proposal aims to simplify the process and improve consistency, with an emphasis on more serious conditions.

This image is cropped from MSHA

MSHA's Respirable Dust Rule Taking Effect Aug. 1

Aug. 1 is the first compliance date for the new rule that lowers the allowable exposure of coal miners to respirable coal mine dust; some parts of the rule are being phased in for the next two years.

OSHA Cites Home Depot USA for Serious Hazards

Alleged violations at a Chicago store brought a proposed penalty of $110,700.

NFPA Offers Free Access to Most Popular Conference Papers

Visitors can sign in to its website for access to 10 from this year’s Conference & Expo.

Georgia Roofing Contractor Cited for Repeat and Serious Violations

The citations stem from work sites where employees were performing roofing work without fall protection.

Electrocution Hazards Cited in OSHA Case

OSHA has proposed more than $70,000 in fines against P. Gioioso & Sons Inc. for hazards at a Massachusetts work site.

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