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NFPA 70E-2015 specifically defines ear canal inserts (ear plugs) as the required protection in all arc flash zones.

Get Acquainted With EU Safety Glove Standards

The classification of a glove in a particular test is usually defined as one of a series of performance levels. It is left to the user, following a suitable risk assessment exercise, to select a glove with a suitable profile.

The 4-Letter Word That Should Guide Your Safety Efforts

That word is OSHA. (Yes, technically, it’s an acronym, but stick with me here.)

The impairment argument is incredibly complex. Many employers use the term in workplace drug and alcohol policies but this may not be the most prudent choice as marijuana impairment cannot necessarily be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Trends in Marijuana Legalization: A Wake-Up Call for Employers

Weakening or removing employers’ rights for a safe and drug free workplace ultimately threatens all of us.



Infrared Sensors Shine a New Light on LEL Combustible Gas Measurement

It is critically important for instrument users to understand what the sensors in their instrument cannot properly measure, as well as what they can.

Knowing the correct steps to take in those critical first moments of an emergency can mean the difference between life and death," said Dr. Eunice "Nici" Singletary, M.D., co-chair of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) First Aid Task Force and chair of the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council

New First Aid and CPR Guidelines: Step In to Save a Life

The latest CPR guidelines highlight how quick action, proper training, use of technology, and coordinated efforts can increase survival from cardiac arrest.

Relaxed attitudes toward marijuana use come at a time when the drug is more potent than ever. (J.J. Keller & Associates photo)

Marijuana Use and Its Impact on Workplace Safety and Productivity

Despite the safety and productivity risks associated with marijuana use, the drug is increasingly seen as socially acceptable and its dangers may be marginalized.

How Long Should an Ice Cleat Last?

This is a question that I get from just about every safety professional I speak with.

Three Surefire Ways to Reduce and Possibly Eliminate Winter Slips and Falls

Reducing and possibly eliminating winter slips and falls on ice and snow doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are three surefire ways to reduce accidents

Just Ship It Overnight

We live in such an instant gratification world today. If you’re willing to pay a high premium for overnight shipping, you can get just about anything you want, when you want it.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, an ESLI allows cartridge change-outs to occur based on each employee’s individual work hours, exposure levels, and breathing rates while also factoring in different environmental conditions. (3M Personal Safety Division photo)

Common Questions Safety Managers Ask About Using ESLIs for Organic Vapors

End-of-service-life indicators have the potential to help organizations minimize lost time, reduce workers' compensation costs, and help save on equipment costs.

MSHA Topped 1,000 Special Impact Inspections Last Month

The December 2015 inspections at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmental mines resulted in 163 citations and five orders.

Mattress Spring Manufacturer Cited for Willful and Serious Violations

The citations come following a worker injury at a Colorado Springs plant.

Worker Deglazing Bathtub Died of Exposure to Methylene Chloride

The toxic chemical is typically found in paint stripper.

The explosion in West, Texas, prompted President Obama

West Report Calls for OSHA, EPA Regulatory Changes

The board's report calls on OSHA and EPA to strengthen their regulations to protect the public from hazards posed by fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate. "Overall," said CSB Lead Investigator Johnnie Banks, "the CSB's investigation found that training and reference materials did not adequately inform emergency responders about the potential for FGAN to detonate in a fire."

Truck Manufacturer Up to 170,000 Connected Vehicles

Scania's first digital Fleet Management services were launched in the early 2000s, using information obtained from the vehicles' electronic management systems to analyze fuel consumption, wear and tear, and also how a driver shifted gears, braked, and used the engine's speed range.

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