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Filling the Manager's Toolkit

Jim Johnson, past chairman of AIHA’s Respiratory Protection Committee, said he hopes training modules will be ready by the 2012 AIHce conference in Indianapolis.

Flu experts recommend getting vaccinated annually. But taking health-promoting actions can prevent the common cold or flu from occurring altogether.

Stay Healthy on the Job This Cold & Flu Season

To stay healthy throughout our lives, our immune systems need proper training and the right support.

November 2011

The Real Story Behind AED Failures

Today’s AEDs are more reliable than ever, and recalls have declined.



After the DPA Safety products show has concluded, DPA holds the conference for its Janitorial/Sanitary market segment back to back, in the same location. (DPA Buying Group photo)

Family Ties

"DPA's Safety Division is the fastest growing of the group's four market segments. We are getting so many requests from suppliers and distributors to join that we unfortunately have to turn many companies away."

Using an external fall protection consultant to verify systems provides valuable expertise and unbiased insight.

Protecting the Past, Securing the Future

The Architect of the Capitol focuses on fall protection that meets the most current ANSI standards.

Ready to Run

The future looks bright as Lawson Products Inc. nears the end of a major transformation in its sales approach, products, and infrastructure.

October 2011

Intelligent Hearing Protection: A Primer

Bottom line, it is best to find a solution that strikes the appropriate balance between hearing protection and situational awareness.

Engage to Go from Good to Great

You already have many of the tools in place to achieve lofty corporate safety goals; what is needed is the spark.

Can Sports Kill You?

Without a doubt. A total of 81 deaths in 2008 in our sector were attributable to transportation-related incidents. Workplace violence and assaults ranked second.

When selecting a contractor, request to see his equipment in action. (Photo by Randy Strait, Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products)

No Business Like Snow Business

You can avoid the downfalls of snowfalls by hiring a reputable contractor.

Making Sense of Electrical PPE

Remember that ignorance of these regulations will not work as a defense of an OSHA citation or when answering questions in a tort case following an electrocution.

Some fleet and operator management sytems can improve safety and reduce product damage by accurately reporting truck impacts. (Crown Equipment Corp. photo)

Putting Real-Time Information to Good Use

Forklift fleet and operator management systems can improve warehouse operations' safety.

The Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia is the host site for the 2011 National Safety Congress & Expo. (Paul Loftland photo)

All Aboard for Safety

Historic Reading Railroad Terminal is the site of the National Safety Congress & Expo’s long-awaited return to Philadelphia.

Triple Play

Hazmat handlers need more than just HazCom training. Incorporating required elements from OSHA, EPA, and DOT works well.

By switching to wet collectors, many companies are upgrading their protection against dust fires and also improving air quality for workers at the same time. (Filter 1 Clean Air Consultants photo)

Water Filtration Snuffs Dust Hazards

Wet dust filters not only ensure regulatory compliance, but also can improve workers' comfort and production flow.

This adjustable mop handle features a double bend, padded grips, and a swivel top, reducing wrist strain and calluses, according to the manufacturer. (Kaivac Inc. photo)

Little Changes Solve Big Pain Problems

Manufacturers that make tools and equipment for use in offices and industrial settings can play a significant role in helping to minimize WMSDs.

Using the data collection software, I can see whether anyone is doing things that are just plain unsafe. (Industrial Scientific Corp. photo)

Gas Detection Programs of the Future

Here's a brief look into one company's gas detection program in the year 2021.

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