Protective Apparel


OSHA ComDust Standard Sorely Needed, Imperial Sugar's CEO Says

John C. Sheptor detailed his company's four-year recovery process from a devastating explosion to an AIHce audience June 20 and said their 18,000-item action plan will be finished this year.

Airborne Lead Exposure at Gun Range Leads to $111K Fine

OSHA issued citations following a Jan. 21 inspection referred by the Illinois Department of Public Health that found two gun range operators were exposed to airborne lead levels up to 12 times the permissible level.

NFPA Broadcasting Opening Session Live

Award presentations and reports by President James M. Shannon are highlights of the June 11 session in Las Vegas.

Safety 2012 ASSE's Largest Expo on Record

The show features more than 500 exhibitors in 77,600 square feet of sold expo space. This is significant because last year’s record-setting centennial expo in Chicago featured 475 exhibitors, taking up 75,000 square feet in expo space.

Many people incorrectly believe police or fire personnel clean the accident scene after a factory or home accident.

Accident Cleanup

In a larger facility, it may be well worth the investment to have custodial workers trained to handle accident cleanup operations.

Staying hydrated, getting sufficient rest, and staying alert for symptoms of heat illnesses are essential for workers who are exposed to excessive heat.

Are You Ready for Those Pesky Summer Hazards?

Driving, working outside, and even petting animals at county fairs can be dangerous activities during the summer months.

Predicting Comfort of Flame Resistant Clothing

There is simply no substitute for a properly conducted, objectively administered, blind wear test.

SVEP Assignment, $473,000 Penalty Filed in Fatality Case

OSHA has cited Raani Corp. of Bedford Park, Ill., for six alleged willful violations and seven serious violations in connection with a worker's death from chemical burns in November 2011.



IAFC, DOT Piloting Free Hazmat Training

The Electronic Learning Community is now available to provide high-quality training for emergency responders. Its first course concerns responding to situations involving hydrogen fuels.

Landscaping Safety: Tips to Help Prevent Injuries

In the landscaping industry, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is always better to try and prevent an injury before it occurs, according to Denver-based Eley Law Firm, which specializes in worker’s compensation.

ISEA Growing, Poised for Strong 2012

The association's 2012 Executive Summit in San Antonio included a bullish economic report for this year and 2013.

DuPont 'Dirty Work' Photo Contest Starts Today

Entries will be judged on a wide range of criteria from the use of the garment, creativity, safety, and how well the garments are portrayed in the photos.

With arc flash, there is too much at stake to take shortcuts. (DuPont photo)

No Shortcuts

With arc flash, there's too much at stake to take shortcuts. Avoid incidents and investigations through prevention and protection.

OSHA, NIOSH Renew Alliance with Roadway Work Zone Safety Partners

During the two-year agreement, the alliance will develop fact sheets for paramedics, police officers, truck drivers, and other work zone visitors.

Federal Highway Administration Releases Traffic Incident Management Systems Study

The 2012 edition provides the most current technical information and training programs in traffic incident management for fire and emergency service providers.

A Century of Safety at Sea

Beginning April 8, National Geographic Channel promises to show the Titanic's wreck in more detail than viewers have ever seen. The April 15, 1912, sinking triggered a sweeping new international treaty governing safety equipment and procedures aboard such ships.

HFES Participating in USA Science and Engineering Festival

The April 28-29 event in Washington, D.C., will feature 3,000 exhibits and stage demonstrations of everything from nanotechnology-enabled suits to a tool educating young computer users about correct posture.

OSHA Seeks Comments on Backover, Reinforcing Concrete Risks

The agency published a request for information about both, saying it wants to know what if anything it can do to prevent injuries and deaths in both areas.

ISEA Publishes New Standard on Insulating Apparel for Cold Work Environments

“When you’re operating in extreme cold conditions, it’s a challenge to find apparel that will keep workers comfortable and still allow them to do their jobs,” said ISEA Director of Member and Technical Services Cristine Fargo.

ISEA: High-Vis Public Safety Vests Meet FHWA Requirements for Work Zones

Public safety workers such as law enforcement, firefighters, and other emergency responders have the option of wearing high-visibility vests specifically designed for their use and compliant with the ANSI/ISEA 207, American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests.

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