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The cover story of ISHN's May issue is about how lower exposure limits lead to conservative sensor settings. Also, check out some tips on how to avoid heat stress and advice on how to improve hand hygiene.

Lower limits lead to conservative sensor settings

May 10, 2013
Recently lowered exposure limit guidelines for H2S, SO2 and NO2 have forced many instrument users to revisit where to set the alarms in their atmospheric monitors.


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Personal signs grab workers’ attention

May 9, 2013
The concept of personalization is not new. In the consumer world, personalized products abound — from personalized stationary and calendars to custom t-shirts to monogrammed gifts and more.


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Maintain enterprise-wide communication & reduce arc flash exposure

May 9, 2013
One of the most prevalent and dangerous hazards affecting essential manufacturing-related enterprise and connectivity is arc flash.


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Factory certification schemes pose danger to safety & health profession

May 9, 2013
The integrity of the occupational health and safety profession is under threat as it is being drawn into “certifying” that sweatshop factories in global supply chains in the developing world are safe and meet international standards for protecting workers on the job.


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The FR clothing experience

Consider comfort, fit, protection & durability
May 9, 2013
When it comes to arc flash/flame-resistant clothing, research has shown that comfort, fit, protection and durability are key drivers of product contentment.


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Respirator options for emergency situations

May 9, 2013
With any process involving hazardous materials, the primary goal is to prevent the release of the substance.


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Protecting your workers in hot environments

May 9, 2013
Working in hot and humid environments can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also cause serious health issues due to the potential of heat stress.


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How to safely work around electricity

May 9, 2013
Every 30 minutes in this country a worker is injured so severely from electricity that he or she loses productive work time – an average of 13 days away from the job


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OSHA GHS training must be completed by December 1, 2013

May 9, 2013
OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) aims to provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets


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How GHS impacts the storage & handling of flammable liquids

May 9, 2013
OSHA’s proposed revised rules dealing with flammable liquids were published in the Federal Register volume 74, number 188 dated September 30, 2009.


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Energized electrical work requires insulated tools

May 9, 2013
Could your choice of tools cost you your life? Standard tools offer no protection from electrical shock and their use should be limited to un-energized electrical equipment.


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Ensure your safety culture evolves with the times

May 9, 2013
A safety culture is not a “static” entity. Cultures change and develop over time.


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Assess your welding fume exposures

Manganese voluntary threshold limits have been lowered
May 9, 2013
February 1st, 2013 the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) announced a revision to its good practice recommended Threshold Limit Value (TLV®) for manganese.(


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Reduce your electrical risks

Power down and prevent 80% of electrical injuries
May 9, 2013
If you are tasked with administering the “permit required confined space” (PRCS) program at your workplace, you know that it can be a daunting job.


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Plenty of seats up front

Churches and safety programs face a similar challenge
May 9, 2013
The parallels between worker safety and religion are enough to give you pause.


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“Can’t we all just be friends?”

Dealing with safety pros & bosses who want to be liked
May 9, 2013
Last month I wrote about safety and health professionals who are motivated by the need for Achievement.


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Are you a healthcare provider?

New laws could create EHS practice opportunities
May 9, 2013
Is an EHS pro also a healthcare provider? The question is relevant because existing and proposed federal and state laws make special provisions for healthcare providers.


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Does every CEO need a coach?

We all can use a little feedback
May 9, 2013
It is challenging enough to run a business in tranquil times (if such ever truly exist).


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Do the real thing

Active learning results in greater retention
May 9, 2013
In today’s economy, what are the greatest assets for companies?


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Portable mercury vapor analyzer

May 9, 2013
Arizona Instrument has released the new Jerome® J505 portable atomic fluorescence spectroscopy mercury vapor analyzer.


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Women’s safety products

May 9, 2013
Gateway Safety’s GirlzGear™ line of safety products is feminine, fitted and designed specifically to keep women safe on the job site.


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Utility clip

May 9, 2013
Now available with a keyhole, the Utility Catcher™ clip can be hung on a wall in addition to being hung off a belt or slid on a grid-wall.


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Upgraded single-gas monitors

May 9, 2013
RAE Systems’ family of ToxiRAE Pro wireless single-gas monitors has been upgraded to provide added functionality and threat protection.


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Test & calibration station

May 9, 2013
Dräger has launched X-dock, a new device that provides automatic bump tests, calibration, reduced test gas consumption, short testing times and comprehensive documentation for portable gas detection instruments.


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Taeki5® Hand Arm Body Protection

May 9, 2013
Quality, performance and functionality speak for themselves.


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Sulfur dioxide sensor

May 9, 2013
MSA announces the SO2/H2S-LC XCell Sensor for ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detectors.


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Slide-on pump

May 9, 2013
The Ventis™ Slide-on Pump from Industrial Scientific is compatible with both the Ventis MX4 and the MX4 iQuad multi-gas detectors.


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Safety-coated LEDs

May 9, 2013
Shat-R-Shield now offers a line of waterproof, safety-coated LED lighting solutions.


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Odor suppressant

May 9, 2013
Armchem International has introduced a new and improved version of its best-selling Dumpster Fresh®, a granular molecular odor suppressant that works instantly to neutralize and absorb odors.


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Portable ladder

May 9, 2013
GrabSafe Mark II portable ladder allows walk through and promotes the three-foot extension required by OSHA for holding for balance.


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Polarized lenses

May 9, 2013
The Wiley X Black Ops Collection now includes a new WX Censor Street Series™ model combining an understated Matte Black frame with Wiley X’s Polarized Smoke Grey lenses


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High-capacity cooler

May 9, 2013
Pelican Products, Inc. has introduced the 95QT Elite Cooler, the first higher-capacity addition to the Pelican ProGear™ Elite Cooler line


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New sound level meter

May 9, 2013
The SVAN 971 is an extremely small, hand-held Type 1 Sound Level Meter and 1/1 & 1/3 real-time octave band analyzer.


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Freezer program

May 9, 2013
Customers ordering 150 cases or more of Sqwincher Squeeze Pops from Hydration Depot will now receive a free freezer and shipping.


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Heat stress alarm

May 9, 2013
SafeTemp® heat stress alarm from CoolShirt Systems sends an audible alert, warning workers when their core body temperature is reaching dangerous levels.


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Body cooling system

May 9, 2013
The StaCool Vest™ is a lightweight, comfortable body cooling system.


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Food waste disposal

May 9, 2013
EnviroPure food waste diversion systems from Air Cycle Corporation are an environmentally sound, economically smart solution to the problem of food waste.


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Flood barrier

May 9, 2013
PS Doors’ latest flood protection solution, the EzDAM™ Flood Barrier, is a cost-effective, quick deployment option available in single or multiple barrier variations.


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Flame-resistant cooling products

May 9, 2013
Chill-Its® Flame Resistant (FR) Cooling Products from Ergodyne provide the ultimate defense against heat stress with activated polymer cooling technology along with FR protection.


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Cooling vest

May 9, 2013
Workers need protection from the debilitating effects of heat stress especially when wearing protective clothing.


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CE Mark certification

May 9, 2013
Detcon’s Model DM-100 low power gas detector recently received CE Mark certification to ensure compliance with European Union health and safety requirements.


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The cover story of ISHN's May issue is about how lower exposure limits lead to conservative sensor settings. Also, check out some tips on how to avoid heat stress and advice on how to improve hand hygiene.

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