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Mutual Recognition Amendment Promises Improved Pharma Inspection Practices

Dara Corrigan, FDA's associate commissioner for global regulatory policy, called the agreement "an important step in working collaboratively and strategically with key partners to help ensure that American patients have access to safe, effective, and high-quality drugs."

NIOSH Wants Input on Improving PPE-Info Database

PPE-Info is the only private or public U.S. database that compiles, tracks, and updates comprehensive information about national PPE standards and select product information, according to the agency.

Resources Available for Pantex Plant Workers

Former employees may qualify as part of a new Special Exposure Cohort class.



New USGS Maps Show Human-Induced Earthquakes

The total number of Americans at high risk from both natural and human-induced earthquakes this year is about 4 million.

The photo shows the Orin C on the day the vessel departed Gloucester, Mass., on Dec. 1, 2015. (Photo by M. Ring, included in the NTSB report)

NTSB Calls for Coast Guard Standard on First Aid Kits' Contents

The safety board's report on the December 2015 sinking of the fishing boat Orin C sank off Cape Ann, Mass., also recommends that the U.S. Coast Guard ensure that at all times, at least one crew member aboard each type of response boat is adequately trained on the medical emergencies expected in a marine environment and qualified in the use of first aid and trauma equipment carried on board.

NIOSH Releases Updated Hazard Assessment Software

The Enhanced Video Analysis of Dust Exposures (EVADE) offers ways to reveal hazards on the job.

DOL Proposes Delay to Beryllium Rule

The agency has proposed delaying the effective date from March 21, 2017, to May 20, 2017.

U.S. Senate Panel Examines Dam Safety Concerns

The evacuations prompted by severe erosion to the spillway of California's Oroville Dam has made this a hot-button infrastructure issue.

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.

Canada Investing $40 Million on Shielding Infrastructure Against Extreme Weather Events

The country's National Research Council and Infrastructure Canada are conducting research and also upgrading codes, specifications, guidelines, and assessment tools.

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.

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.

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  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

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