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So you want transformation leadership…

Remember these 5 “reality checks”
February 02, 2012
For many years, organization development (OD) interventions focused mainly on incremental, localized adjustments, tweaks to the functioning of the organization.


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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals pose challenges

Many EDCs are harmful at low doses and safe at high doses.
February 02, 2012
In December 2011, EU REACH listed Octylphenol among its candidate list for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).


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The workforce numbers game

Miscalculating supply and demand in the EHS field
February 02, 2012
Last month I discussed the current market for occupational safety and health jobs, and how the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) recently released National Assessment of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce1 miscalculated supply and demand figures.


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Attack of the smiley faces

In defense of “defensive pessimism”
February 02, 2012
What’s with that perfectly round, candy yellow smile face with the black, blank eyes popping up on newsstands lately?


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Arc flash under control

Advance technologies reduce exposure risks
February 02, 2012
Approximately 2,000 people in the U.S. are treated each year for severe arc-flash burn injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).


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9 ways to succeed with safety recognition

February 02, 2012
It is the beginning of the new year and you have been tasked with designing and implementing a new safety recognition program. Maybe you are thinking, “Where do I begin!? How do I make this program achieves our goals?”


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Open your eyes

Six steps to emergency eyewash compliance
February 02, 2012
The start of a new year is the perfect time for safety managers to review workplace eyewash implementation and the standards for its use.


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Military tactics for hearing conservation

Best practices you can apply to your program
February 02, 2012
As soldiers return from active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, both the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA) have seen a significant increase in hearing damage, tinnitus and hearing loss compensation claims of active-duty soldiers and veterans — to the tune of $1.1 billion.


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Tumbling down the stairs

Who takes responsibility for an injured intern?
February 02, 2012
One key to an ideal safety culture that drastically reduces injuries is for everyone to take responsibility for safety.”


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Don’t just sit there

Classroom training doesn’t ensure competence
February 02, 2012
The scenario is all too common: an employee makes a critical misstep in his day-to-day duties that leads to a serious injury.


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IGA Helping Hand

Avian flu impact on the price of disposable gloves

February 02, 2012
Between January 1, 2011 and March 2, 2011 there were 679 cases of Influenza A (H1N1) recorded in Malaysia.


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The wintering period

What does it mean for latex glove sales?
February 02, 2012
The wintering period may sound like the time of year that the snow birds, aka retirees from the northern United States, travel south for the winter months to escape the many inconveniences that snow can cause.


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IGA Helping Hand

2012 Glove Symposium heads southbound

February 02, 2012
International Glove Association will meet at Hammock BeachSM Resort March 25-27, Palm Coast, FL


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IGA Helping Hand

Don’t overestimate glove performance

Simple steps reduce risks, injuries & costs
February 02, 2012
When injuries and accidents happen, they are often analyzed and talked about for days or even weeks.


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High-performance cut protection

R&D produces lighter, less costly gloves
February 02, 2012
Flash back 15 years ago — the year is 1997 — Bill Clinton is starting his second term in office, the Toyota Prius is unveiled for the first time, and we all watched in disbelief as the tragedy of Princess Diana unfolded.


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IGA Helping Hand

Chemical contact

How do you pick the right protection?
February 02, 2012
OSHA’s personal protective equipment standard for general industry, 29 CFR910.132-1910.138, governs the requirements for an employer to provide chemical protective gloves to an employee.


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IGA Helping Hand

When workers won’t wear gloves

Assess your needs, educate & end excuses
February 02, 2012
Glove wearing is one of the most effective industrial injury prevention programs.


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IGA Helping Hand

Retesting rubber insulating gloves

In-service testing ensures safety & saves money
February 02, 2012
Over the last several months there have been many articles written about NFPA 70E, the “arc flash standard” and the changes in the 2012 edition.


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IGA Helping Hand

Innovation & new technology in the glove industry

February 02, 2012
The glove industry is changing because of new innovation and technology that is delivering the fundamental requirements of human physiology for glove performance such as the need for dexterity and touch sensitivity.


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IGA Helping Hand

A new fit and feel

Embrace the assets of seamless coated knit gloves
February 02, 2012
Hand protection continually evolves and improves to meet the needs of a wide array of industries.


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Ready for use

AEDs require championing, device tracking, training & drills
February 02, 2012
According to the American Heart Association, over 300,000 sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) occur annually in the U.S., and according to OSHA, about 10,000 occur at work.


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Recharge your safety program and soar over the “plateau of acceptance”

February 02, 2012
Four days into 2012, American Society of Safety Engineers’ President Terrie S. Norris issued a new year’s call to action via an ASSE press release.


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Pulse-cleaned industrial vacuum

February 02, 2012
Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has introduced a pulse-cleaned industrial vacuum with dual-stage HEPA filtration that drastically minimizes clogs, preventing the problems that result from loss of suction during cleaning.


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Comfortable FR clothing

February 02, 2012
GSL’s Spentex® has addressed the need for comfortable FR clothing in the oil field and beyond.


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Air-powered vacuums

February 02, 2012
VAC-U-MAX Air Powered Vacuums, Models 40008, 40012 and 40013, are the first-line offerings for Class II, Division 2 environments due to their grounded and bonded design with reasonable cost and availability.


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Flame-resistant fabrics

February 02, 2012
TECGEN® FR fabrics use a patented bi-regional fiber that protects against momentary arc flash and flash fire hazards.


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Office ergonomics

February 02, 2012
A desk, a chair, a phone, a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse are the standard working tools of millions of people.


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Management software

February 02, 2012
PureSafety’s Learning and Safety Management System 6.1 includes a range of observation, prevention and training tools.


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Spanish language crane & derrick guide

February 02, 2012
As a result of the need for Spanish-translated regulations, Reglas Press has released a new Spanish-language book, Grúas y Cabrias en la Industria de la Construcción, which contains the new OSHA construction regulations addressing the use of cranes and derricks.


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Customized training

February 02, 2012
The Keller-Soft® Safety Training Customizer® offers training material for more than 190 topics covering general industry, construction and transportation.


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Visual compliance

February 02, 2012
The GasAlertQuattro four-gas detector provides continuous visual confirmation of detector operation and compliance and is suited to a wide range of industrial applications, including confined space entry.


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Lighter impact-reducing glove

February 02, 2012
Ergodyne has expanded its Dorsal Impact-Reducing Glove Series to include the ProFlex® 924LD Light Dorsal Impact-Reducing Gloves.


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Two-way communications module

February 02, 2012
Pro Tech Technologies, Inc. has introduced its NoiseBuster® Communications Module for use with portable communications devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, iPhones®, personal computers, iPads® and two-way radios.


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Protective sunglasses

February 02, 2012
Wiley X®, Inc. has added two new models to its Climate Control™ Series, the WX Echo™ and the WX Gravity™.


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Finger protection wrap

February 02, 2012
Flexx-Rap is an innovative finger protection tape that helps prevent damage to hands and fingers during repetitive manual processes while still allowing flexibility, breathability and dexterity.


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Waterproof boot

February 02, 2012
Wolverine introduces the Wolverine Brek DuraShocks® waterproof 6-inch boot for 2012.


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Facility safety identification

February 02, 2012
Accuform’s new catalog is packed with innovative facility safety identification products designed to INFORM, PROTECT, and MOTIVATE™ the global workforce.


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Cell culture plate

February 02, 2012
The Scienceware® 12-Well Tissue Disaggregator fits industry standard 12-well culture plates and is ideal for producing cell isolates for culture or flow cytometry.


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Fall protection tracking system

February 02, 2012
Honeywell Safety Products announces the new ESP™ [Enabled Safety Products] System that helps reduce operational costs, improve worker safety and assure regulatory compliance.


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Roof hatch railing

February 02, 2012
Designed to fit all standard models offered by the manufacturers of roof hatches, the new KeeHatch roof hatch railing system from Kee Safety, Inc. is designed to be installed by one person in less than 30 minutes.


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Narcotics locker

February 02, 2012
The Knox MedVault narcotics drug locker is now available in a smaller size for those applications where space is limited.


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Fume hood

February 02, 2012
The Auxiliary-Air fume hood system allows make-up air to be brought directly to the point of use fume hood.


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Ammonia detector

February 02, 2012
Sensor Electronics offers a new fail-safe ammonia detector designed for commercial/industrial/institutional refrigeration.


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PAPR with HE filter

February 02, 2012
Pureflo PAPR with HE filter for dust and particulate. FM nonincendive Class I, II, III, Div 2, Groups ABCDEFG. Complete helmet system, with ANSI faceshield and hard hat.


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