PPE


Sullenberger Keynote, Expo to Highlight NSC's First Day

Here's your chance to get an early look at new products being exhibited at the Orlando conference.

Step into Safety Right

Here's advice managers should follow (and not follow) when it comes to deciding on and purchasing appropriate footwear for their workforce.

Radiation Sources in Natural Gas Well Activities

More attention and monitoring of occupational radiation exposure in the natural gas industry are warranted.

Fortunately, manufacturers have responded with a number of speech-friendly hearing protectors. (Honeywell Safety Products photo)

Dispelling Hearing Protection Myths

There is no surgery, no rehabilitation, no medication that returns a noise-induced hearing loss back to normal.

Congress Celebrates a Century

NSC describes the Safety Trail in the central aisle of the expo as "a visual journey through corridors of safety milestones from the last century."

NSC, Staples Aiding Small Business Preparedness

A new Staples.com feature, the Safety Research Center, offers guides to help them prepare for common safety issue and emergencies.

Anhydrous Ammonia Exposures Cited by OSHA

Commerce, Calif.-based 99 Cents Only Stores Texas Inc. faces 19 serious violations in connection with its Houston distribution center.

First Australian Mesothelioma Report Confirms 612 Cases

Released by Safe Work Australia, this is the first annual report summarizing new diagnoses collected in the Australian Mesothelioma Registry, a new national registry that became operational in 2011.



CFOI Report Shows 666 Fatal Workplace Falls in 2011

BLS released its 2011 summary of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data on Sept. 20. Deaths in private construction declined for the fourth consecutive year.

DOT Trumpets Safety Apps

The agency says the Safety Data Initiative launched in May is bearing fruit, with tools to help home and car buyers, farmers, and law enforcement officers.

Port Authority Posts 1 WTC Update Video

Posted on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the new video shows glass panels being added at the 80th floor of the new skyscraper and concrete pours on the 93rd floor.

Enforcement Driving Strong Growth of Fall Protection

The fall protection market in North America will accelerate thanks to strong enforcement and will reach $670.5 million in 2017, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.

Descent Device Maker Acquires German Firm

Acquiring VR-Tec "gives us greater global reach under a single, unified brand," said Shain Rae, chief executive officer at DEUS Rescue.

Residential Construction Fall Policy Extended Again

OSHA now has extended its temporary enforcement measures through Dec. 15.

3M Ear Plugs Added to AbilityOne Commission's Procurement List

The company has entered into a co-branding agreement with New Dynamics Corporation that means more than 20 employees, some of whom have disabilities, will assemble, package, and distribute five 3M hearing protection products.

The design of a safety electrical work environment begins with an arc flash assessment.

Designing for Workplace Electrical Safety

The design of a safe electrical work environment starts with an arc flash assessment.

Many factors contribute to workplace falls, including wet floors, poor lighting, cluttered aisles, and improper use of equipment.

Know the Requirements for General Industry

General industry fall protection can be a real challenge.

The EV PPE Challenge

OSHA's jurisdiction in these emergencies is not crystal clear, at least not yet.

According to OSHA, eye injuries alone cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and worker compensation.

Beyond ANSI: Obtaining the Best Possible Eye Protection

Inarguably, form must follow function. That doesn't mean, however, that form has to trail by a large distance.

There are a wide variety of fume, gases, and organic vapors to be considered when determining exposures during welding operations.

Welding Fume Exposures and Controls: Do We Know Enough?

It is safe to assume that we never know enough, or at least don't know all that we need to know. Recent changes to hexavalent chromium and beryllium protection requirements should teach us this lesson.

Product Showcase

  • Full Line of Defense Against Combustible Dust Nilfisk

    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

  • EMSL Analytical, Inc. - Air Sampling Supplies & Testing Labs

    EMSL Analytical, Inc. operates laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for Asbestos, Mold, Silica, Lead & Metals, Bacteria, Legionella, USP , Combustion By-Products, VOC’s, Radon, PCB’s, Formaldehyde, METH/Fentanyl, Identification of Dust & Unknowns. Sampling Pumps, Cassettes, Media & Supplies available. Reach us at 1-800.220.3675 Read More

  • 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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