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Law enforcement to NIOSH: Help us prevent opioid exposures

Several incidents in which law enforcement officers suddenly experienced health problems after being exposed to opioids and other drugs w...

Study finds one daily pill could help lower risk of heart disease in some patients

Taking one daily pill that combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol lowered heart disease risk among unders...

Safety advocates object to rule speeding up slaughterhouse lines

A controversial rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase line speeds and reduce government inspections at U.S...

Preventing work-related asthma

Two recent studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are shedding light on how to prevent work-related...

Safety management standard gets an update

Revisions to the standard that guides implementation of safety and health management systems - ANSI/ASSP Z10.0-2019 – have been approved ...

Taking too many selfies can injure nerves in wrist

A new injury has emerged in this, the digital era: “selfie wrist.” There is no shortage of enthusiastic selfie takers these days, especia...

Rutgers researchers debunk ‘five-second rule’: Eating food off the floor isn’t safe

Turns out bacteria may transfer to candy that has fallen on the floor no matter how fast you pick it up. Rutgers researchers have dispro...

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Government Regulations

Safety advocates object to rule speeding up slaughterhouse lines

A controversial rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase line speeds and reduce government inspections at U.S. hog slaughterhouses will lead to increased workplace injuries and …

Today's News

CSB reverses policy, will name names of chemical accident victim

Under pressure from worker safety advocates, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has decided to return to a policy of including the names of deceased workers in its investigative reports. …

Construction Industry Safety and Health

Marijuana breathalyzers coming to workplaces

The legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in more and more states is posing a quandary for employers. Traditional methods of drug testing can determine if someone has tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) …

Environmental Health and Safety

Reducing fatigue and stress in the retail industry: Workplace solutions

Donna Pfirman Seleen Collins

Workplace fatigue and stress is a growing topic for worker safety and health research. For instance, workplace studies have shown that the nature of retail industry work may cause fatigue …

Government Regulations

Construction employers run afoul of fall protection regs

A fatal fall was among the OSHA enforcement cases finalized over the past few days – violations that show a persistent failure among some construction industry employers to address fall …

Health

Why your doctor may not be able to help you avoid diabetes

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to …

Environmental Health and Safety

Top products of the week

A headlamp for hazardous locations, “smart” gloves and a horizontal lifeline for fall arrest were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week. …

Career Corner

Rockford Systems hosting 3rd annual Open House to celebrate "National Manufacturing Day"

Rockford Systems, LLC. will be commemorating National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on October 4, 2019 by hosting an Open House in its new facilities located at 5795 Logistics Parkway in Rockford, Illinois.

Vendor News & Case Studies

International summit to promote safe handling of hazardous materials to be held in Texas

CHEMTREC®, a service of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is proud to announce its first International Hazmat Summit. The event will be held at the Westin Houston Memorial City in Houston, Texas on October 29 – 31, 2019. “Our goal is to provide a one-of-a-kind forum for those involved in the safe transportation, handling, and use of hazardous materials, including shippers, carriers, and emergency and spill clean-up responders,” said Chief Executive of CHEMTREC John Modine.

Blogs

Too many biases to even name impact safety

By Len Kinor

One of the biggest wake-up calls I had recently was when I realized the detrimental impact biases have in the world of safety. Most people recognize that biases exist in “the other guy” but fail to see these preconceived notions in themselves. SPOILER ALERT: We all have them, and they are putting all of us at risk.

Seeing hazards is a learned behavior

By Glenn Murray

Top 10 tips for safety committee success

By M.B. Sutherland

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Registration opens for SafetyFOCUS 2020 in Las Vegas

Early bird registration is now open for SafetyFOCUS 2020, the annual immersive education event offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Formerly known as Seminarfest, SafetyFOCUS 2020 is a week-long event that comprehensively covers the industry’s most relevant topics over eight days.

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Wildeck, Inc. launches Finger Gate pick module impact gate

Wildeck, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of a new pick module impact gate, the Finger Gate. This durable steel gate easily integrates into any facility and provides a strong, protective barrier at elevated work levels, helping facilities achieve their automation goals.

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MCR Safety FR clothing powered by Summit Breeze® Technology

Patented Summit Breeze® Technology is exclusively used on MCR Safety FR apparel. So, what's so unique about this technology? Its mesh venting is incorporated onto the back and under the arms, giving you one hard-working, flame-resistant set of FR clothing.

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Canadian Business and Maclean's ranks Blackline Safety as No. 177 for the 2019 Growth 500

Canadian Business and Maclean’s today ranked Blackline Safety No. 177 on the annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian businesses on five-year revenue growth. Growth 500 winners are profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean’s magazine and online at CanadianBusiness.com and Growth500.ca.

ISHN Magazine

2019 September

Among the articles in the September 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have expert insight on wellness programs, workplace risk management, the latest in safety technology, and much more.

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