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An “unborn child’s” health and safety

Do you accept the responsibility?

May 03, 2012

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

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OSHA’s modified hazard communication standard (HCS) mandates a highly controversial and divisive issue that was not addressed in the preamble.

Home is where the hazards are

So why aren’t employers more concerned?

May 03, 2012

James E. Leeman Ph.D.

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Even though all of us undertake do-it-yourself (DIY) projects around the house, it is profoundly apparent many of us perform these DIY projects in the absence of a safety mindset.

He’s nobody’s safety model

Mr. “Dirty Jobs” debunks some safety myths

May 03, 2012

Dave Johnson

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Is this any way for America’s number one blue-collar guy to talk

Don’t get distracted

Keep your eyes, hands & mind on the road

May 03, 2012

Stephanie Zizzo

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Since the mid-2000s, distracted driving has become a growing issue amongst drivers of all ages.

Selecting safety footwear: Why not walk into a computer kiosk?

May 03, 2012

Dayne Hess

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Everyone can agree that the economic landscape has shifted significantly over the last few years.

Face the facts

How to pick the proper faceshield

May 03, 2012

Trish Luedtke and Susan Pingree

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Eye and face injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses and workers’ compensation claims.

6 selection & maintenance criteria

Hard Hats: Don’t take ’em for granted

May 03, 2012

Katie Twist-Rowlinson

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Hard hats are among the most commonly worn personal protective equipment for good reason: they protect our most valuable assets, our heads.

Fall in line

5 steps to comply with residential roofing regs

May 03, 2012

Craig Firl

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OSHA’s new fall protection regulations for the U.S. residential construction industry will be in full effect in September. Are you prepared?

Why risk losing an eye?

“Because I don’t want to look like a geek wearing glasses”

May 03, 2012

Janet Andrews and Nora Kirby

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Work-related eye injuries treated in emergency rooms exceeded 800,000 in 2008; men having a rate four times higher than women.1

Get the upper hand with glove fit, feel & functionality

May 03, 2012

Cory Houston

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According to the National Safety Council’s 2011 “Injury Facts”, the manufacturing and construction industries accounted for 37,080 injuries to fingers and 13,940 to hands.

Hand At Risk

Costs drive need for more cut protection

May 03, 2012

Gil LeVerne, Jr.

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White-collar industries are experiencing what we in the industrial market have known for a long time, specialization and expertise outweigh generalization and experience.

A blueprint for GHS transition

5 tips for implementing OSHA’s new standard

May 03, 2012

Kraig Haberer

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After years of discussion, debate and review, OSHA has finally adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

“I heard it through the grapevine…”- Generating Rumors is an unsafe sport

May 03, 2012

DJ Borbidge

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The “rumor-mill” or the informal communication system can be detrimental in a workplace culture and to any safety program.

Labels get a new look

Coordinate your training with switch to new GHS labels

May 03, 2012

Jack Rubinger

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OSHA’s highly anticipated changes for chemical labeling are now available for public viewing.

Beyond “safety smart”

Develop a keen sense of “hazard intelligence”

May 03, 2012

Matt Forck, CSP, JLW

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Have you heard of Chris Langan? Today he lives on a horse ranch in Northern Missouri.

Working with your CEO

How to succeed in this high-stakes game

May 03, 2012

Mark Hansen MS, CSP

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Throughout my career, I’ve dealt with senior managers of all types.

Predict impending incidents

4 universal safety truths emerge from inspection data

May 03, 2012

Raghu Arunachalam Ph.D.

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Predictive analytics provides powerful tools that enable the rapid sifting of data to discern patterns that indicate impeding incidents.

See fit to be safe

Find the right eyewear style for each worker

May 03, 2012

Jud Crosby

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The importance of wearing proper eye protection appropriate for the risk cannot be underestimated as about 70 percent of eye injuries result from flying or falling objects or from sparks striking the eye.

A lasting Impact

Organizational influences encourage safe behaviors

May 03, 2012

Terry Mathis

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In the recent flurry of theories about the pros and cons of safety rewards and incentives, the most serious danger has escaped our attention.

When dust settles

Safe cleanup of deadly dusts is a must

May 03, 2012

John Barrett

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Combustible dust is fine particulate dust generated from organic products such as wood, metals, grains, agricultural, chemicals, plastics, paper and carbonaceous products.

Reward Wellness

Gift cards reinforce healthy behaviors

May 03, 2012

Joan Travelstead

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Last year’s health care reform legislation, although still up for further debate in Congress and facing a constitutionality ruling later this year in the U.S. Supreme Court, will result in major changes for companies and their health care insurers.

Empower workers against overexposure

Fit-test earplugs as a training tool

May 03, 2012

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.

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Research has shown that worker self-efficacy is an important factor in the use of hearing protection.

Heat Stress prevention

High-tech monitors reduce risks

May 03, 2012

Tony Blackburn

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The effects of heat stress range from simple discomfort to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke. Aside from the environmental factors (such as temperature, humidity, air movement, and radiant heat), the person’s work regimen and clothing requirements are also factors that determine the risk of heat strain.

Want to improve construction safety?

Invest in supervisor credentials

May 03, 2012

Eddie Greer CSP, OHST, STS

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It is evident that the traditional means of safety leadership are no longer working very well in the construction industry.

Construction site communication calls for constant visual reminders

May 03, 2012

Steve Stephenson

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Accidents in the construction industry top the most-cited OSHA violations list year after year.

The global system for classifying & labeling chemicals

OSHA’s HAZCOM 2.0- Everything you need to know to comply

May 03, 2012

Maureen Paraventi

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Last month, OSHA released long-awaited revisions that will align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

GHS Web seminar

May 03, 2012

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OSHA officially adopted the GHS into its HazCom Standard this year, affecting 5 million facilities nationwide.

Updated MSDS

May 03, 2012

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Count on MSDSpro to help you BEAT OSHA’s December 1, 2013, deadline to train your employees on GHS.

Chemical management

May 03, 2012

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SiteHawk delivers a complete GHS solution via our SDS Management, SDS Authoring and chemical inventory software and services.

Hi-vis anti-static FR vest

May 03, 2012

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Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, in a joint development initiative with Performance Textiles and William Barnet & Son, LLC, is introducing a new product to the GlenGuard Hi-Vis® line.

Electrolyte replacement drink

May 03, 2012

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Sqwincher® is an electrolyte replacement drink designed to restore important mineral salts and fluids lost through dehydration, physical exertion and heat stress.

Remote storage safety alarm

May 03, 2012

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High levels of CO2 in unventilated areas can kill.

Handheld CO2 meter

May 03, 2012

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With its 24-hour battery life, ease of use and large LCD display, the pSense Portable CO2 Meter is the low-cost solution to measure carbon dioxide.

Cut-resistant gloves & sleeves

May 03, 2012

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For work environments that pose a risk of cuts and abrasions, Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched two new products that offer protection as well as comfort — Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves and Jackson Safety G60 Level 5 Cut-Resistant Sleeves with Dyneema® fiber.

Cleaner & degreaser

May 03, 2012

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Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser has a unique blend of biodegradable detergents, specially formulated for the most challenging floor cleaning applications.

Grip, dexterity and knuckle protection

May 03, 2012

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Global Glove & Safety Mfg Inc.’s new 580NFT with New Foam Technology nitrile offers a great wet oily grip with the “waffle” embossed grip.

Safety glasses

May 03, 2012

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Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has rounded off its safety glasses offering with the addition of Smoked and Shade 3.0 to its existing offering of Clear and Shade 5.0 line of safety glasses.

Welding helmet

May 03, 2012

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The new Tweco® WeldSkill® auto-darkening welding helmet features four sensors for enhanced performance at an affordable price.

Dry skin cream

May 03, 2012

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O’Keeffe’s Working Hands, a relief cream for the toughest cases of dry skin, can help prevent serious skin issues like dry, cracked fingertips that can be debilitating for a trade professional.

Topical cream

May 03, 2012

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Purest Colloids, Inc. has introduced MesoSilver colloidal silver creams.

Retractable tool tether

May 03, 2012

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Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5601 retractable tether, for tools up to two pounds, is particularly valuable when working in close quarters or climbing.

All-purpose cleaner

May 03, 2012

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Sunburst Chemicals’ Solid Green 24 Solid Biological All-Purpose Cleaner is a powerful combination of heavy-duty and environmentally-friendly surfactants, oil and grease removers, water conditioning agents and detergents specially formulated to lift and carry away soils from a variety of surfaces.

Flame-resistant high-viz shirt

May 03, 2012

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The Carhartt Flame-Resistant High-Visibility Long-Sleeve T-Shirt combines two protective technologies in one hard-working garment.

Impact-reducing gloven

May 03, 2012

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Ergodyne has expanded its ProFlex® glove lineup to include the ProFlex® 925F(x)CP Cut, Puncture and Dorsal Impact-Reducing (DIR) Gloves.

Fall protection

May 03, 2012

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Werner fall protection products include a variety of anchors, connecting devices, harnesses, vertical lifelines, compliance kits and accessories.

USA-made hard hats

May 03, 2012

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Radians made-in-the-USA hard hats offer comfort, protection and custom imprinting.

Mobile safety inspections

May 03, 2012

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ChemSW, Inc.’s new Safety Inspection Live™ (SI Live™) solution enables users to perform safety inspections using the most popular mobile handheld devices such as Apple® iPhones®, iPads®, Google® Android™, etc.

Liquid bandage

May 03, 2012

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Liquid Skin from Cintas is a long-lasting liquid bandage for first-aid cabinets.

Steel toe cap

May 03, 2012

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Impacto® Turbotoe steel toe cap protects the toe area from accidental impact, crushing or stubbing.

Stick welding gloves

May 03, 2012

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Revco Industries’ MAX Comfort gloves are the most comfortable gloves Revco has ever made for stick welding.

Multi-threat monitors

May 03, 2012

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MultiRAE portable multi-threat monitors combine best-in-class detection capabilities with integrated wireless functionality and Man Down Alarm to help elevate the safety of workers and responders, and reduce facility downtime.

Earplug fit-tester

May 03, 2012

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The E-A-Rfit Validation System, a quantitative hearing protector fit-test, features a new software upgrade, an expanded portfolio of probed earplugs for testing, and easy-to-use training materials.

High-visibility apparel

May 03, 2012

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Tingley Rubber Corporation now offers ANSI-compliant high-visibility safety apparel.

Protective sunglasses

May 03, 2012

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The WX Zen from Wiley X,® Inc. features a striking Gloss Black frame matched with distinctive Bronze Flash lenses.

Glow-in-the-dark map holder

May 03, 2012

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Evacuation map holders and severe weather map holders feature added visibility with Lumi-Glow™ background to read the map for quick evacuation in any light conditions.

Compliance tool

May 03, 2012

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MAXCOM|GHS is a comprehensive OSHA|GHS compliance tool featuring 158 Safe-Use-Guides that simplify the confusing and technical information associated with thousands of SDS’s.

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