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Kavli Foundation, University Partners Announce Brain Research Plans

New neuroscience institutes at Johns Hopkins University, The Rockefeller University, and the University of California, San Francisco, along with their commitment of more than $100 million in new funds for research on the brain and brain-related disorders, such as traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.

FDA Warns of Compounding Pharmacy's Products

The agency recommended that Park Compounding Pharmacy cease sterile operations and recall all non-expired sterile drug products; the company agreed to halt sterile operations but not to the recall.

#NSCexpo Product Round-Up: Newcomers, Shiny New Products

Our time at the 2015 National Safety Congress & Expo was spent looking at a range of new products—both familiar and new.



OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations of 2015 Announced at NSC Expo

Fall protection was the most common violation in 2015, followed by hazard communication.

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Michaels Announces New Inspection Planning Scheme

The Enforcement Weighting System values routine inspections as one Enforcement Unit and more complex categories at up to eight Enforcement Units. The values were set based on historical data, according to the administrator.

NTSB Urges FRA to Commence Oversight of Washington Metrorail

The current oversight body is hampered by its structure: Three jurisdictions trade the leadership position, and it cannot levy penalties or halt revenue service, according to the board.

Because BBS processes typically have such a high rate of safe behaviors observed and very few at-risk behaviors, it is crucial to gather as much detail about the risky behavior as one can.

Creating a Step Change in Your BBS Process Through Big Data

Many initiatives start out strong but eventually lose momentum and become the next "flavor of the month."

Modern sample pumps can send their operating status and more to a smartphone or tablet, giving OSH professionals confidence the samples are "delivered on time and intact."

Air Sampling with Remote Control: Telematics for Personal Exposure Assessment

Modern sample pumps can send their operating status, current flow rate, and total volume sampled to a smartphone or tablet, giving safety and IH professionals confidence the samples are "delivered on time and intact."

In the past, successfully downloading datalogged information from the instrument to a computer sometimes required a high degree of operational expertise. Today the procedure is nearly automatic. (GfG Instrumentation photo)

Choosing the Best Confined Space Gas Detector

The "best" confined space gas detector doesn't come from any one manufacturer; it's the instrument that best fulfills the requirements for your confined space program.

Are you training your employees as frequently as required? Have you trained them to know when they should not attempt to fight a fire because it is too large?

Fire Extinguisher ABCs

Are you training your employees as frequently as required? Have you designated employees who are expected to stay behind? Have you trained them to know when they should not attempt to fight a fire because it is too large?

Electrical failures can halt commercial and industrial business operations. The time spent diagnosing and correcting the problem, or time spent waiting for new parts, is production time and money lost. (John J. Pempek, Inc. photo)

Keeping Up to Date with Electrical Services

What many businesses may not understand is that electrical safety training is required for all personnel, not just those performing electrical work.

Prepare for the two biggest safety threats this winter: falls from heights when removing snow, as well as slips and falls when entering and exiting buildings.

Besting Winter's Worst

Prepare for the two biggest safety threats this winter: Falls from heights when removing snow, as well as slips and trips when entering and exiting buildings, are the biggest threats to your workers' safety this upcoming winter.

Weekly status checks should be performed only by people who are paying attention to absolutely everything and using a checklist that ensures all required elements are being properly reviewed. (Haws photo)

When Overfamiliarity Becomes a Problem

Avoid the dangerous trap in emergency equipment maintenance.

Five Companies Honored with Kevlar Innovation Award

The 2015 DuPont™ Kevlar® Innovation Award recognizes innovative glove designs from Kevlar® licensees who challenge the boundaries of conventional cut protection.

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees.

Keeping an Eye on Your Vision Protection Program

Your employees will notice your PPE, too. Make certain you are not on the mountaintop, but down in the work zone alongside the employees. This builds credibility.

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  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. Read More

  • Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

  • Safety Shower Test Cart

    The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More

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