In today’s economy, with the emphasis on service sector jobs, research points out almost half of all workers worldwide spend more than three-quarters of their workday on their feet.
Training management is the process in which an organization identifies training requirements, builds training programs, flags employees who need to be trained, and executes on that training.
The jobs in Table S-4 (OSHA 1910.332) face a higher than normal risk of electrical accident if exposed to circuits that operate at 50 volts or more to ground.
On June 14, 2010, Dr. David Michaels, the newly-appointed head of OSHA, gave a speech at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ annual conference in Baltimore.
When engineering control measures aren’t possible or sufficient to reduce exposure to harmful contaminants such as dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors, OSHA requires – through its 1910.134 standard1 – that workers be provided with respiratory protection.
The draft ISO 45001 standard, “Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use,” has been released. This draft is referenced as ISO/DIS 45001.
optrel inc., the global innovator of autodarkening lens technology for welding helmets, announces the introduction of the new optrel vegaview2.5 autodarkening welding helmet.
Nextteq’s VeriFit® Irritant Smoke Generator integrates all the necessary components of a traditional irritant smoke fit testing kit into one convenient device, and offers users cost and safety advantages compared to other qualitative fit test kits.
Radians® has developed Passage™, an innovative safety glass that was designed to be an economical safety solution while adding extra features for worker adoption rate
The Taeki5® 50# series of high performance protective sleeves is made from 100% Taeki5® fiber. Developed to protect arms and elbows against mechanical and thermal risks, the Taeki5® protective sleeves are suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove, Inc. has launched a new product line called Ergo Shield Insoles, which increase cushioning comfort and support in work boots and casual and athletic shoes.
Mechanic style offers maximum comfort and fit. Full finger for best protection. Padded with patented foam technology in the palm, fingers, thumb and thumb/web area helps prevent Hand-Arm Vibration syndrome
Ansell introduced the newly designed AlphaTec 58-128, the first ergonomically certified chemical glove. Equipped with Ansell ERGOFORM™ Ergonomic Design Technology, the light duty chemical glove maximizes worker productivity by minimizing hand fatigue and discomfort.
Top complaints from workers wearing safety eyewear frequently center around fogging. Wheelz® goggles by Gateway Safety were designed specifically to fight fogging with a unique Whirlwind™ ventilation system
Magid, a leading manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment, expands its broad line of T-REX® gloves to include the T-REX Anti-Slip Palm Impact Glove