PPE


Grainger Buying Dutch MRO Supplier

The $344 million acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2011.

NYC Set to Host 2011 World & Police Fire Games

About 50 events reached their maximum number of competitors and have been closed. Schedules for the events will be posted Aug. 15, and the games take place Aug. 26 through Sept. 5.

NIOSH List Highlights Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

When hazardous drugs must be prepared and administered, there are workplace best practices that can minimize potentially harmful exposure. These include the use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment.

OSHA Brews Up $46,550 in Fines for Georgia Coffee, Tea Manufacturer

Fourteen serious violations involve the company's failure to install isolation devices on the dust collector system to prevent fires and explosions, keep steel beams and floors free of coffee and tea dust accumulation, and develop and implement an emergency action plan and training in the use of fire extinguishers.

$65 Million Goal for House Research Institute Campaign

Several large gifts already have been made to assist the institute and the 65 Faces Campaign marking its 65th anniversary.

Texas Battery Recycling Facility Cited for Exposing Workers to Lead

The serious violation was cited for failing to ensure that employees who worked more than eight hours during a workday were not exposed to lead at concentrations greater than the reduced permissible exposure limit.

$326,300 in Fines Issued to Colorado Dairy, Contractor

"The violations which related to improper management of the anhydrous ammonia system demonstrate a lax attitude towards a potentially catastrophic atmospheric release," said John Healy, OSHA area director in Englewood.

PROSAFE to Examine Ladders, Laser Pointers

The 2010 Joint Action involves market surveillance of five new product categories in 21 European countries.



Final Directives Issued for Wind Turbines in National Forests

They add a new "Wind Energy Uses" chapter to the Forest Service's Special Uses Handbook and a new "Monitoring at Wind Energy Sites" chapter to the Wildlife Monitoring Handbook.

OSHA Notifies U.S. Army of Multiple Hazards at Fort Bragg

A total of 37 violations are alleged, including two repeat violations involving machine guarding. OSHA said its Frankfort, Ky., office notified the Army earlier about those same violations at a Kentucky installation.

Contractor Zapped with Penalty Following Fatal Electrocution

The violations involve failing to instruct workers in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, ensure the use of personal protective equipment, and protect workers from electrical shock.

Michaels, Haynes Speaking at VPPPA's Annual Conference

The conference begins Aug. 28 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, with OSHA's Dr. David Michaels and Capt. Al Haynes, made famous by the successful crash landing of United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989.

Petzl Belaying Products Recalled in Europe

The GRIGRI 2 belaying device, which has an assisted brake for climbing ropes of 8.9 to 11 mm, has been recalled. Excessive force exerted on the handle when it is fully open may cause it to stick in the open position, disabling the braking action.

Contractor Fined $162,000 after Worker Dies from Overexposure to Methylene Chloride

Stockbridge, Ga.-based Creative Multicare Inc. was issued five serious, two willful, and one other-than-serious violation following the death of a worker who was exposed to excessive amounts of methylene chloride while using the chemical to remove paint from a bathtub surface.

Lower Leg Submersion Viable for Cooling Suited Responders

A study in the August issue of JOEH found this method increased volunteers' work tolerance by 24 percent over forearm submersion.

Mass. Muffler Firm Faces $184,000 in Fines Following Worker's Burning

OSHA's inspection found employees exposed to fire hazards from the open container of gasoline, combustibles allowed in the work area when the acetylene torch was being used, an unapproved light fixture in a hazardous location, and a lack of training in fire extinguisher use for employees.

OSHA Files $59K in Penalties Against NJ Manufacturer

The alleged serious violations included failure to monitor employees who were exposed to methylene chloride, OSHA said.

Pallet racking should be regularly assessed to ensure it is in proper condition, with no threats to structural integrity. (Storage Solutions photo)

Safety and Warehouse Storage

Emergency preparedness is equally as important as prevention in maintaining a safe workplace.

Is Grip the New Safety Feature?

Grip is indeed the new safety feature. But why is grip able to offer the glove user more safety?

Using containment trays will help to control the mess, but avoiding it in the first place helps save time and money and minimizes exposure. (New Pig Corp. photo)

Eight Tips for Chemical Safety

These tips allow laboratories to maintain effective chemical hygiene plans that will minimize spills, leaks, and potentially harmful chemical exposures.

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