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New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like welding helmets, generative AI, dust collectors and alcohol detection.

OSHA Fines Solar Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

OSHA Fines Solar Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

OSHA fined Sunrun Installation Services $288,087 for repeat violations involving fall hazards at two residential solar installation sites.

Is There a Correlation Between Irregular Shifts and Occupational Safety Hazards?

Is There a Correlation Between Irregular Shifts and Occupational Safety Hazards?

Irregular shifts increase safety risks by causing fatigue, sleep disturbances and reduced performance, but proactive management strategies can mitigate these hazards.



OSHA Awards Over $2 Million to Airline Pilot Fired for Reporting Safety Concerns

OSHA Awards Over $2 Million to Airline Pilot Fired for Reporting Safety Concerns

OSHA ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay over $2 million after retaliating against a pilot who raised safety concerns.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures in Healthcare: Protecting Staff from Dirty Needles and Instruments

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures in Healthcare: Protecting Staff from Dirty Needles and Instruments

Proactive safety measures, rigorous training and strong leadership are essential to protecting healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogen exposures caused by sharps injuries and contaminated instruments.

U.S. Department of Labor Releases 2023 Data on Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

U.S. Department of Labor Releases 2023 Data on Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

The U.S. Department of Labor’s release of key 2023 data on workplace injuries and illnesses enhances transparency and informs safety improvements.

OSHA Cites Contractor After Worker’s Death During Underwater Test

OSHA Cites Contractor After Worker’s Death During Underwater Test

Coastal Gunite Construction faces four serious violations and $40,329 in proposed penalties.

ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

The ASSP has updated two safety standards to improve workplace safety training and hazardous energy control.

ISEA Announces 2025 Board of Trustees and Leadership

ISEA Announces 2025 Board of Trustees and Leadership

Nate Kogler will serve as chair of ISEA's newly elected 2025 Board of Trustees.

OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

The revision requires each worker is provided with properly fitting equipment.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety showers, safety harnesses, safety air guns and earplug holders.

Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety

Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety

MIOSHA has committed $870,000 in grants to support safety and health training across Michigan workplaces.

Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations

G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies.

MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment

MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment

MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions.

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