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The Magid® CutMaster® Aramax® AXB200 glove is manufactured using proprietary Aramax Yarn spun from a combination of high performance polyethylene (HPPE), fiberglass, and synthetic fibers.

Choosing the Right Glove for the Task

Today, engineered fibers and blends are the new standard in cut protection.

Workplace AED response is quicker and more effective than waiting for EMS.

Lives in the Balance

Workplace AED response is quicker and more effective than waiting for EMS. Speed is the most important factor in saving the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim.

The Affordable Care Act will pay for smaller companies to set up their wellness programs, and it also increases the amount of their health care costs that employers can devote to incentives.

Wellness Winning the Day

As the calendar turns to 2013, the outlook for wellness and safety incentives is bright, says Melissa Van Dyke, president of the Incentive Research Foundation.



Residential frame carpenters are at high risk of falls. (Washington University photo)

Construction Fall Fatalities Can Be Prevented

Our new training curriculum for residential frame carpenters proved the skeptics wrong.

Leading the Change: The Advent of Technology for Improved Patient Safety

A lack of hand hygiene compliance is a major contributor to the high rates of health care-acquired infections in hospitals.

The key is to understand just how much hands-on training and education are required for a person to return to the ground safely. (Gravitec Systems, Inc. photo)

Back to the Basics

Each of these 10 elements of fall protection must be mastered by the end user.

Don't Be Tripped Up by LOTO

When a worker is injured, his or her average time lost for recuperation is 24 days, according to OSHA.

Can One Size Fit All?

Many eye injuries occur because there was not adequate side protection, proper fit, or because particles fell from above, such as when drilling overhead.

Once emergency response providers began using Automatic Vehicle Location and cell phones, the response times were significantly reduced.

The New Situational Awareness for Emergency Responders

Today, first responders are demanding that if data are available, municipalities must disseminate that information for the health and safety of employees and the public.

Understanding EN and NFPA Standards for Chemical Protective Suits

To ensure maximum protection for hazmat and emergency personnel, organizations should specify suits that meet both EN 943 and NFPA 1991.

PSM Plans: EAPs for Incidental Spills

The PSM standard requires employers to work with employees when establishing and reviewing plans.

Make sure signs are appropriate for the need. If equipment is relocated or upgraded or replaced, make the change to the sign that fits the current equipment.

Tips for Getting Your Message Across

You owe it to your employees to take another look at the signs you currently have in place. Are they clear? Are they necessary? Are they accurate?

The 12 Days of Gas Detection

On the tenth day, I researched the industry to discover several other instrument accessories, such as an extended run-time battery for those who work longer shifts.

The Handoff That Pays Off

Outsource your training initiatives and boost your bottom line.

Proactively preventing fires reduces the risk of injuries and costly structural damage.

Fire Protection: A Complete Approach

There are six critical components to a workplace fire safety program.

Many in the oil and gas industry rushed to purchase whatever FR clothing was immediately available, often choosing what was priced the lowest. This has proven to be a costly error in more ways than one. (TenCate Protective Fabrics photo)

Flame-Resistant Clothing: What's the Real Story?

Think about the overall wear life of the garment and what the cost will mean long term.

This is an example of the combined use of respiratory protective equipment and a flexible enclosure as a containment device.

PAPRs: Primary or Secondary Protection Options

Several advances are in operational use. They improve the safety of operations and improve user comfort for increased productivity.

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