Your focus should include leading indicator
July 11, 2011
Although it is physically an injury to the hair cells of the inner ear, noise-induced hearing
loss (NIHL) is considered and documented as an illness by OSHA. This article examines noise-induced hearing loss as both an injury and illness, and looks at ways to use leading indicators to prevent occupational hearing loss.
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Six specifications to consider in flame-resistant clothing
July 11, 2011
The primary decision when implementing a flame-resistant clothing program, and consequently the first thing specified by the majority of people, is the flame-resistant (FR) fabric brand(s).
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The lost art of face-to-face communication
July 11, 2011
Can you translate this?
! AAMOI AFAIU AR FEAR BOCTAAE FEAR DAMHIKT EOD FOUO
Believe it or not the message above is this:
“I have a comment. As a matter of interest. As far as I understand. Action required.
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Prevent aging instruments from “drifting” accuracy
July 11, 2011
As a technical support representative for a large safety equipment distributor, I take calls every day from people asking about one of our many direct-read gas detectors, or “gas monitors.”
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Don’t ignore cuts, scrapes and the risk of infections
July 11, 2011
You’ve heard it before: healthy hands are productive hands. Workers who enjoy good hand health are likely to produce higher quality products and experience minimal lost time while on the job.
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New technologies provide protection that’s not heavy or rigid
July 11, 2011
There is a common perception among professionals working in molten metal and high-heat environments that aluminized protective apparel must be heavy and rigid in order to adequately protect against both radiant heat and molten metal splash.
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Your sensors have benefits — and limits
July 11, 2011
Detectors use sensors that measure the most common gases.
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Ten key differences from general industry
July 11, 2011
Are practices and procedures regarding confined spaces in the construction industry different than those in general industry? They shouldn’t be, but with a different OSHA standard and at different knowledge levels, they are.
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Introducing a 24/7 community center for safety pros
July 7, 2011
Later this month you’ll see ISHN’s website at www.ishn.com has been totally redesigned for a faster, easier online research, problem-solving, best practices sharing, and news gathering.
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Requirements, format, language & enforcement
July 7, 2011
Employers are required to provide safety training when employees are, or could be, exposed to hazards on the jobsite. But exactly what are the OSHA requirements for that training? What about the format and the language used to train?
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Understand the meaning of “standard of care”
July 7, 2011
Should a New York Wal-Mart store have had a crowd control plan in 2008 that may have prevented an employee being trampled to death by shoppers during the store’s annual “Blitz Friday?”
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It’s easy to stray from safety rules
July 7, 2011
Colonel Scott A. Snook, Ph.D., in Friendly Fire1 introduced the term practical drift. The theory of practical drift emerged from Snook’s root cause analysis of a 1994 friendly fire accident in which two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jets patrolling the No-Fly-Zone over northern Iraq shot down two U.S. Army Black Hawk UH-60 helicopters. Twenty-six peacekeepers lost their lives.
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July 7, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added a new line of industrial gloves to its Arc Armor™ Welding Protection portfolio designed to endure long-term, repetitive abuse in manufacturing, fabrication and construction welding applications.
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July 7, 2011
Welders can now enjoy affordable protection from harmful particulate contaminants with the new Jackson Safety Brand R60 Airmax Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), which features a NIOSH-approved HE filter for particulate contaminants that can be easily set and locked into place.
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July 7, 2011
Insect Shield® Repellent protective clothing is worn by workers in at-risk locations across the globe.
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July 7, 2011
The new Impacto® Turbotoe safety overshoe fits tightly over existing shoes, providing a solid protecting cap and an affordable alternative to footwear with built-in steel toe caps.
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July 7, 2011
HydrationDepot.com provides the full line of Gatorade powders, concentrates and ready-to-drinks for your “industrial athlete.”
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July 7, 2011
Honeywell Safety Products (HSP) introduces the A700 Slim eyewear, with the same stylish shape and proportions as the A700, but at a 10 percent smaller size for a closer, more comfortable fit for workers with small or narrow facial profiles.
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July 7, 2011
Honeywell Safety Products (HSP) launches the adjustable North Adaptec protective eyewear system, which can be worn by the widest range of workers.
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July 7, 2011
For temporarily mounting GUARD DOG® heavy-duty five-channel cable protectors, Checkers has added four through-holes with an inside diameter of .21-in.
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July 7, 2011
Gateway Safety’s has introduced its newest line of safety equipment – Conqueror™ protective eyewear.
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July 7, 2011
Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) now offers its Gold Series® cartridge dust collector with an optional integrated HEPA safety monitoring filter.
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July 7, 2011
The Y2987 offers an economical solution for a variety of applications. This glove features a gray polyurethane palm and black nylon back, which helps hide dirt and grime.
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July 7, 2011
The G51TCVB14116 glove is a 14-inch straight thumb with a Thermobest front and an aluminized Thermobest back for extra radiant heat protection with molten metal splash protection.
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July 7, 2011
Revco Industries’ introduction of the Tigster® TIG welding glove in 2006 also introduced the exclusive DragPatch® feature, whose success has lead to its being featured on more than 10 styles of Revco’s welding gloves.
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July 7, 2011
MCR Safety’s 9389PV KS-4 incorporates DuPont Kevlar and stainless steel fibers blended into a 13-gauge shell which achieves a CPPT cut level test score of 4.
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July 7, 2011
Showa Best Glove’s Aegis HP54 ANSI Level 4 cut-resistant gloves shield working hands while offering a fit and feel that rival lighter-weight products.
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July 7, 2011
Combining flame resistance, cut protection and ergonomics, Ansell Limited’s new PowerFlex® 80-813 gloves feature a flame-resistant solution combined with cut-resistant yarn.
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July 7, 2011
Cordova Safety has expanded its range of Monarch™ hand protection made with Taeki5® Fiber.
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July 7, 2011
DEWALT’s Ultradex™ dotted, nitrile-dipped gloves have raised dots that offer outstanding gripping capabilities.
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July 7, 2011
PIP introduces three new cut-resistant gloves featuring new Dyneema® Diamond Technology. Developed over a period of four years, the patented ultra-high strength yarns produced with Dyneema® Diamond Technology enable lightweight protection and outstanding comfort and durability at higher levels of cut resistance standards.
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July 7, 2011
Lined with 100 percent DuPont™ Kevlar® throughout, Ergodyne’s new ProFlex® 710CR and 820CR cut-resistant gloves provide ANSI Level 3 cut resistance while maintaining optimal dexterity and flexibility.
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July 11, 2011
Rigid Lifelines has rolled out three new models of fall protection harnesses: a Standard Universal, Universal-XL and a Universal Deluxe.
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July 11, 2011
These weather-resistant, outdoor “EcoPolyBlend” Drum Sheds from Justrite Mfg. provide high performance spill control.
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July 11, 2011
Eagle Spill Pallets are “Made in the USA” out of a unique lead-free High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resin.
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July 11, 2011
Wiley X Climate Control Series eyewear functions as two pieces of safety eyewear in one.
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July 11, 2011
U.S. Chemical Storage manufactures hazardous material buildings that meet or exceed EPA, OSHA and other requirements.
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