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Multiuse protective fabrics are designed to protect against numerous types of hazards in one single garment for workers in molten metal environments.

The Need for a Shield Against Steel

It is important to understand the entire spectrum of risks steelworkers are exposed to and consider multifunctional PPE alternatives to protect against each hazard.

Misting fans combine water and airflow, which is one of the most effective methods for both preventing and reversing heat illness in outdoor working environments such as construction sites, agriculture operations, mining, and industrial dock areas. (Big Ass Fans photo)

The Dangers of Heat Stress

Fans improve safety during the hottest months of the year.

NFPA 80

Maintaining Fire Compliant Openings

While most people using institutional and commercial buildings worry most about security issues these days, fires strike far more often than those types of emergencies.



Workers recognize what a good fit feels like and sounds like. (Honeywell Safety Products photo)

Ear Plug Selection and Fitting Best Practices

Fit-testing of hearing protection now allows a worker to try various hearing protectors to determine which type is most suitable.

OSHA

Staying on Top of Hazmat Training Requirements

The key standard for working with hazardous chemicals is 29 CFR 1910.1200, the revised Hazard Communication Standard, which has been aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Is there anything we can do to get the correct responses from the workers and save more lives?

Fire Alarm or Test?

Let's work on designing and conducting tests and drills so that alarms are for emergencies and the employees respond in a safe and proper manner.

Several U.S. fall protection manufacturers have been stressing the importance of preventing dropped-tool incidents and injuries in recent years and also introducing new products for this purpose, including lanyards, tool pouches, tool belts, and soft buckets to hold tools.

Alleviating the Risk from Above

Hazards overhead are a concern for workers in many industries, notably upstream oil and gas and construction.

Not every idea will work in every situation, but that should not deter you from engaging your shop floor experts to incorporate new tactics. (UL EHS Sustainability photo)

Lockout/Tagout: Making Sure Your Organization is All In

When it comes to LOTO, a worker may not expend the effort to get critical information or supplies if he has to go more than 20 steps or wait more than 10 seconds. This is especially true when there is intrinsic motivation to "help" the team.

Incorrect: A missed bottom step can cause a fall. (Little Giant Ladder Systems photo)

The National Movement in Ladder Safety

New, safer designs will help prevent those accidents when we are in a hurry or forget the basic rules.

Smart crossing systems are adopting the latest in CCTV surveillance and image processing technology to visually inspect boom gate conditions, identify trapped objects, and monitor objects’ movements in real time. (Moxa, Inc. photo)

How to Make Railroad Crossings Safer and Smarter

Smart crossing systems are adopting the latest in CCTV surveillance and image processing technology to visually inspect boom gate conditions, identify trapped objects, and monitor objects' movements in real time.

The fabric and fabric system needs in diverse climates can be very different. Workers in cold, northern climates may need insulated products for their daily work, whereas southern climates may dictate a single layer. (Westex by Milliken photo)

Beyond Compliance: Specifying Reliable Flame Resistant Workwear

Know what you are truly buying: The AR/FR fabric in workwear is the single largest factor in determining the garment's protection level, comfort, and overall value.

Qualified vs. Non-Qualified

This topic is still one of the most frequent questions I receive while traveling the country speaking on NFPA 70E and Electrical Safety. Since the 2004 NFPA 70E, we began to see employers emphasizing adherence to the requirements of the 70E standard.

OSHA Revises Requirements for Outreach Training Program Instructors

Revised requirements will go into effect on April 1, 2017.

IEEE, American Welding Society Searching for New Executive Directors

Both of these large organizations announced last week that their current EDs have decided to retire soon.

WHO Publishes First List of Bacteria Where New Antibiotics 'Urgently Needed'

"Antibiotic resistance is growing, and we are fast running out of treatment options. If we leave it to market forces alone, the new antibiotics we most urgently need are not going to be developed in time," said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, WHO's assistant director-general for Health Systems and Innovation.

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