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OSHA Partnership Announced for Illinois Project

The reconstruction of I-74 and I-55 in Tazewell County by Fred Weber Inc. includes demolishing six bridges and two tunnels, replacing several miles of pavement, and rebuilding ramps.

DuPont's Latest 'Dirty Work Photo' Contest Under Way

It runs through the end of 2013 and is open to North American entrants.

Grainger Reports Record 2Q

Sales of $2.4 billion in the quarter were 6 percent higher than a year ago, and earnings rose 14 percent to $218 million, the company announced July 17.

Coast Guard to Require PFDs on Uninspected Vessels

The notice of proposed rulemaking would align its regulations with the 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act.

Arc flash danger is present throughout a mine site.

'De-Energizing' Electrical Hazards at Mine Sites

Proven strategies and technologies will protect workers and speed the recovery from arc flash incidents in mining operations.

Counting Down to VPPPA's Annual Conference

The Aug. 26-29 national conference, one of the top annual events on the safety community's calendar, will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville.

WHO Forms MERS Emergency Committee

The committee's members are international experts who will meet July 9 and July 11.

Nominations Sought for 2014 Safe-in-Sound Awards

The Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards™ are a partnership between NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association to honor excellent hearing loss prevention practices in the workplace.



Brewer Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighters

They died Sunday while fighting the Yarnell Fire, which may have destroyed as many as 250 homes.

National Postal Safety Settlement Reached

The agreement followed negotiations after inspections at 42 facilities in 2009-10 found violations of OSHA electrical standards.

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Wearing the Safety Brand

Safety is no longer "in the rear view mirror chasing upper management objectives." We are now leaders of the merged upper management team that runs the company.

Adjusting to a New Standard

ANSI Z359.7-2011 took effect on Oct. 3, 2012. It applies to all products within the Z359 Fall Protection Code.

Top Five Ways to Reduce Fall Hazard Risk

This is key: Once the right risk assessment data is collected, it should be used to implement a long-term fall protection abatement program.

Innovation Meets Performance

New wrinkles in hard hats include one sourced from sugar cane and another with an ultraviolet indicator to help the wearer determine when the hard hat should be replaced.

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

When your data shows a troublesome negative trend, rely on core safety principles that have worked throughout the years to get things turned around and your program back on track.

Rigid rail fall arrest systems provide shorter free-fall distances, reduced risk of secondary fall injuries such as swinging into obstacles, and no negative impact on a second worker in the event of a fall. (Gorbel Inc. photo)

Creating a Fall Protection Plan and a Safer Workplace

Once a company determines the need for a fall protection system, there are four options to evaluate: eliminate, prevent, restrain, and arrest.

Footwear in Focus

The starting point when selecting protective footwear is a Job Safety Analysis to understand the hazards that are present in a given workplace.

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Looking Ahead to Safety 2014

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

What's the Future of Flame Resistant Fabrics?

Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. shared its vision for flame resistance and comfort in the future.

Peak Construction Season Brings Safety Stand Downs

Two took place in Tennessee and the Chicago area this week, focused on preventing caught in/between accidents and falls.

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    Nilfisk provides a comprehensive range of industrial vacuums meticulously crafted to adhere to NFPA 652 housekeeping standards, essential for gathering combustible dust in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F & G environments or non-classified settings. Our pneumatic vacuums are meticulously engineered to fulfill safety criteria for deployment in hazardous surroundings. Leveraging advanced filtration technology, Nilfisk ensures the secure capture of combustible materials scattered throughout your facility, ranging from fuels, solvents, and metal dust to flour, sugar, and pharmaceutical powders. Read More

  • NoiseCHEK Personal Noise Dosimeter

    SKC NoiseCHEK is the easiest-to-use dosimeter available! Designed specifically for OEHS professionals, SKC NoiseCHEK offers the easiest operation and accurate noise measurements. Everything you need is right in your palm. Pair Bluetooth models to your mobile devices and monitor workers remotely with the SmartWave dB app without interrupting workflow. Careful design features like a locking windscreen, sturdy clip, large front-lit display, bright status LEDs, and more make NoiseCHEK the top choice in noise dosimeters. Demo NoiseCHEK at AIHA Connect Booth 1003. 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

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