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Study IDs states with highest rates of melanoma due to UV radiation

A new study finds a wide state-by-state variation in rates of melanoma caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure with highest rates in several ...

Excess costs for obese employees vary between industries

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Toxic smell turns out to be fatal for Neb. homeowner

On an unseasonably warm autumn night in 2016 near Tekamah, Nebraska, a resident ventured out of his home to find the source of the sharp,...

$280K in fines for hexavalent chromium exposure, other hazards

OSHA has cited Cleveland Brothers Inc. – doing business as CB HYMAC – for exposing workers to hexavalent chromium fumes and other safety ...

Thinking of notifying OSHA that your workplace is unsafe?

If you believe conditions at your workplace are unsafe or unhealthy, you’ve got some options. First, though: before seeking government in...

NIOSH develops agenda for healthy work design and well-being

It started with a series of conference calls and emails, which led to a draft list of relevant topics. That list was then refined and gro...

Safety and security in warehouses: What to know

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Bill aimed at preventing workplace violence in the health care industry advances In Congress

Laurel Cornell

According to OSHA, health care employees experience nearly as many serious injuries due to workplace violence as do employees in all other industries combined. As a result, dating back to …

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Sitting more is associated with higher heart disease risk in older women

Longer sitting times were associated with higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese post-menopausal women overall, according to new research published today in the Journal of the …

PPE

Top product of the week

Grace Industries is pleased to introduce a new line of Lone Worker fall suspension alert-notification products for people who work at heights. Fall Protection remains in the top 10 OSHA …

Government Regulations

Weekly News Round-up

The coronavirus continues to claim victims; new incidents at Chevron’s Richmond, California refinery and OSHA launches a website to help it commemorate its 50th anniversary. These were among the top …

Environmental Health and Safety

A high-fiber diet may counteract the harmful health effects of pollutants

Research from the University of Kentucky’s Superfund Research Center (UK-SRC) shows that a diet high in fiber could possibly reverse the adverse effects that environmental toxins have on cardiovascular health. …

Drug overdose in the workplace and the role of opioids

Dawn Castillo Steve Wurzelbacher PhD Michael Fiore MS Emily Sparer-Fine ScD Hope Tiesman PhD

The drug overdose epidemic continues to afflict our country. Nationally, there were more than 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017 i involving opioids (such as fentanyl, heroin and hydrocodone), stimulants …

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CDC confirms 14th case of 2019 novel coronavirus in U.S.

The CDC yesterday confirmed another infection with 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in California. The patient is among a group of people under a federal quarantine order …

Now you can feel the SW difference digitally

SW Safety, the leader in premium performance hand protection announced that they have pressed command-S for the final time and gone live with the new www.swsafety.com website. The new site, designed from the ground-up, is one of the final steps of implementing the company’s brand refresh that was enthusiastically received at the NSC Show last year.

PPE

Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of FR Clothing

For industries operating in an inherently dangerous environment, the importance of selecting the right PPE can’t be understated. It’s equally important to consider the critical roles of proper implementation and maintenance when it comes to the safety of workers and the soundness of an organization.

Blogs

PPE asset tags: Keeping a digital eye on safety equipment

By Tina Huff and JoAnn Mrgich

Why is it important to digitally track PPE? Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital part of workplace safety. By digitally tracking long-term PPE more efficiently and effectively, it’s possible to maintain safety and compliance goals while reducing resources spent managing your PPE program.

How to help new employees stay safer

By John Heniff

Too many biases to even name impact safety

By Len Kinor

Vendor News & Case Studies

KPA announces Vera Suite™ for all-in-one EHS and workforce compliance management

KPA, a leading software, consulting services, and training provider for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance solutions, announced today the upcoming release of the Vera SuiteTM software platform for managing EHS, workforce compliance, online training, and regulatory management in a single integrated cloud system.

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Streamlight® launches rechargeable Waypoint® 300

Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Waypoint® 300, a rechargeable high lumen, pistol grip spotlight with enhanced down-range lighting capability. Featuring 270,000 candela, a 1,039-meter beam distance, and 1,000 lumens on high, the Waypoint 300’s powerful long-range targeting beam is portable and runs for 3.75 to 87 hours on high, medium, low, respectively.

Government Regulations

Is the arc flash study date required to be on the labels?

Q: If there is no date on arc flash labels, how does the site electrician ensure the label is within the 5-year review period or other review requirements as defined in NFPA 70E? (…especially since Electricians don’t typically carry the latest arc flash drawings (or report) with them.)

Government Regulations

OSHA letter of interpretation: 1910.333 for lockout/tagout procedure

An OSHA letter of interpretation dated August 2015 answers a series of questions concerning the use of 29 CFR 1910.333(b). 1910.333 covers the Selection and Use of Work Practices for Electrical work (Subpart S). Here, three of the questions and OSHA’s answers are included. Comments follow the second and third answers in purple italics.

ISHN Magazine

2020 February

Among the articles in the February 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we feature the latest in hand protection and PPE, see four bonus articles on safety trends, Mediterrean diet and male menopause, hand protection, and safety gloves, read about anxiety's role in the workplace, and much more.

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