PPE


Federal Agencies Issue Ammonium Nitrate Advisory

The guidance document recommends equipping AN storage areas with automatic fire sprinklers and not storing more than 2,500 tons of bagged AN without such a system.

OSHA Files $259K in Penalties Against Food Products Manufacturer

The inspection of Supreme Oil Co.'s Englewood, N.J., facility arose from OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting effort, which is based on self-reported injury and illness data.

Creators of Hard Hat-Mounted CO Monitor Win Award

Virginia Tech researchers received the IEEETransactions in Automation Science and Engineering's Best Paper Award for their development of a sensor and alarm system to detect when a worker's blood oxygen level shows carbon monoxide poisoning is imminent.

Alliance Seeks to Improve Conditions for Female Construction Workers

OSHA announced the alliance and its new website for this purpose on Aug. 22.

DoD Physicians Outline Burn Treatment Advances

Two are now in clinical trials and involve replacement skin grown in a lab and a “spray-on” skin process, according to a report by Terri Moon Cronk of American Forces Press Service.

Total Safety Welcomes New CEO

Troy W. Thacker became the Houston-based company's president and CEO effective Aug. 5.

Wal-Mart Stores, OSHA Reach Corporate-Wide Settlement

The settlement resolves two enforcement cases and applies to all 2,857 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores in OSHA's jurisdiction.

MCR Safety Acquires U.S. Safety

"The Parmelees and Sankpills have built one of the most trusted and respected companies and brand in our industry. We look forward to continuing and growing the business as part of the MCR Safety family," said MCR CEO Mitch Lewellen.



GM Boosting Production at Tennessee Plant

The Spring Hill plant's workers used to make Saturn vehicles, but its production line was shut down in 2009 amid GM's bankruptcy. But now the automaker plans to spend $350 million there, creating or retaining about 1,800 jobs.

OSHA Joins Illinois Construction Partnership

The Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program is also a partner in the project.

Posters Due for Hearing Loss Prevention in Kids Event

Presented by 3M and the National Hearing Conservation Association on Oct. 15-16, it includes several experts in hearing conservation. Posters are due by Aug. 16.

London's Mayor Restores Fire Stations Cuts

The authority over the London Fire Brigade voted July 18 not to close 12 stations and about 520 firefighter positions, but Mayor Boris Johnson ordered it Aug. 5 to reverse course.

Workers exposed to conditions that pose a risk for serious, sometimes fatal injuries from arc flash require proper FR garments while in the danger zone. (Square D Services photo)

Choosing the Right FR Fabrics and Apparel

When working with electrical arc flash, it is up to the employer to develop a Hazard Risk Analysis. Each facility is required to complete an assessment that identifies what, if any, risks are present and the severity of each risk.

Rubber insulating gloves provide both shock and arc flash protection to certain levels described in the new test method. (Salisbury by Honeywell photo)

Gloves, Arc Flash, and the New ASTM Test Method

The 90-year-old technology of using rubber gloves for shock and leather gloves for protection of the rubber soon could be turned on its head by innovation.

Chemistry-Related Accidents Spur Action

New safety initiatives and a National Academy of Sciences study have come in response to dozens of accidents in recent years at industrial and academic labs.

2013 National Safety Congress & Expo, Chicago, McCormick Place, The Art Institute of Chicago

The Big Show Returns to Chicago

Oct. 1’s third keynote session, a new addition to the educational program this year, looks like a "must attend" session of its own: the Prescription Drug Keynote.

A new line of protective gear, including gloves, coveralls, aprons, jackets, and pants, can withstand high levels of pressure. (US Jetting photo)

Safe Work at High Pressure

Specialty gloves designed to withstand the hazards of high-pressure jetting strikes must be used to prevent injury, and they can be used in other industrial applications where the operator is exposed to high-pressure fluids.

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Big Strategies for Big Distributors

If you don't know where you're going, any path will take you there.

Rubber insulating gloves and leather protector gloves help keep workers safe any time they are exposed to energized parts. (Ansell Protective Products Inc. photo)

Electricity Remains a Serious Workplace Hazard

Lockout/tagout and rubber insulating gloves help to protect workers.

VPPPA Urges Exhibitors to Book Rooms by Friday

The association's room block at the Gaylord Opryland hotel will expire this Friday.

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