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New Products Round-Up: Friday, January 24, 2025

New Products Round-Up: Friday, January 24, 2025

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like AI solutions, dust control fans, benchtop ionizers and USB flashlights.

OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release

OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release

A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles County

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles County

Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.

Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter

Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter

Why IAQ management during these seasons is critical and how it reduces respiratory risks.

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 3 Winners

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 3 Winners

NIOSH has awarded three innovative solutions for improving real-time respirator fit evaluation as part of its $350,000 Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

Is Your Respiratory Protection Program Administrator Qualified?

Is Your Respiratory Protection Program Administrator Qualified?

What qualities and knowledge do respiratory protection program administrators need?



The Air We Breathe: Using Personal Protective Equipment to Keep It Safe

The Air We Breathe: Using Personal Protective Equipment to Keep It Safe

Technological advances throughout the 20th century to today have made possible the elimination of many hazards in the workplace. For those situations where exposure to hazards is unavoidable, the use of PPE is a literal lifesaver.

New Report Pinpoints Workplaces as the Chief Source of Respiratory Infection

New Report Pinpoints Workplaces as the Chief Source of Respiratory Infection

Nearly 2,000 respondents in the United States, Canada and Europe participated in the survey.

5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

5 Essential Safety Standards for Protecting Employees From Occupational Lung Diseases

Five key safety standards are crucial for preventing occupational lung diseases.

Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters

Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios.

OSHA Identifies 44 Safety Violations at Houston Metal Refinisher

OSHA Identifies 44 Safety Violations at Houston Metal Refinisher

Allied Powder Coating faces a total of $338,094 in proposed penalties.

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Techniques: From Sampling Protocols to Data Analysis

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Techniques: From Sampling Protocols to Data Analysis

Indoor air quality monitoring, through effective sampling protocols and data analysis, is crucial for identifying and mitigating hazardous pollutants in the workplace.

100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

A century after doctors first warned that asbestos was harming employees, the malignant mineral poses ongoing risks.

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

How To Decide Which Supplied Air Respirator Is Best

Choosing the right supplied air respirator involves understanding specific hazards, regulatory requirements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort to maintain worker safety in toxic environments.

Washington L&I Fines Asbestos Removal Company $800,000 for Safety Violations

Washington L&I Fines Asbestos Removal Company $800,000 for Safety Violations

The agency found that Seattle Asbestos of Washington exposed workers and homeowners to significant hazards.

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers from respiratory hazards.

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

The screenings aid in the early detection of black lung disease, particular among miners.

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