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.
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.
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.
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.
When it comes to arc flash/flame-resistant clothing, research has shown that comfort, fit, protection and durability are key drivers of product contentment.
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
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
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.
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.(
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.
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.
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.
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
SafeTemp® heat stress alarm from CoolShirt Systems sends an audible alert, warning workers when their core body temperature is reaching dangerous levels.
EnviroPure food waste diversion systems from Air Cycle Corporation are an environmentally sound, economically smart solution to the problem of food waste.
PS Doors’ latest flood protection solution, the EzDAM™ Flood Barrier, is a cost-effective, quick deployment option available in single or multiple barrier variations.
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.
Detcon’s Model DM-100 low power gas detector recently received CE Mark certification to ensure compliance with European Union health and safety requirements.
