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OSHA eliminates a residential construction requirement

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More drone restrictions take effect

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Pool chem injuries cause 4K+ emergency department visits a year

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Risk Management

Visual Literarcy is a new hazard recognition tool

Doug Pontsler

Identifying hazards in the workplace, determining the degree of risk they represent, and taking appropriate action is a fundamental component of any safety management system. While simple to say, it …

Risk Management

Should you rent or buy work uniforms?

John Ross

Uniforms are the unsung heroes of the workplace. They give team members a sense of pride and unity. They contribute to a polished, professional appearance for the organization as a …

PPE

PPE makes use of smart sensor technology

Christopher Young

Workplace safety is one of the major concerns that has been successfully driving the international industrial protective clothing fabric market. Today, from hard hats to steel-toed boots, personal protective equipment, …

Training/Incentives

Respect your respirator with ongoing maintenance

Rick Marquez

When it comes to workplace safety, welders are well aware that their profession is one of the most dangerous. Welders face an array of hazards from electric shock, retinal damage, …

Environmental Health and Safety

Top products of the week

A dust collection system for the food processing industry connected safety for gas detectors were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week. …

Government Regulations

Weekly news round-up

OSHA’s chance for a chief steps aside, pesticide hazards grab headlines and OSHA issues a rule that revises some standards. These were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this …

Occupational Safety

Mugno withdraws as OSHA chief nominee

After nearly nineteen months in confirmation limbo, the man nominated by President Donald Trump to head up OSHA has withdrawn from the process. Scott Mugno, whose two-decades-long tenure at FedEx …

Blackline Safety receives $1.1M purchase order from second major water utility in the United Kingdom

Welsh Water, the 6th largest company in Wales is the second, prominent water authority in the United Kingdom to adopt G7c cloud-connected safety wearables. Having placed a $1.1M purchase order for product and services, Welsh Water is deploying G7c to watch out for the safety of their lone workers.

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MSA acquires Sierra Monitor Corporation

We are excited to announce that MSA has acquired SMC, a leading provider of FGFD instruments and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. This acquisition enables MSA to accelerate its strategy to enhance worker safety and accountability through the use of cloud technology and wireless connectivity; a key focus of the company's recently established Safety io™ subsidiary.

Blogs

Top 10 tips for safety committee success

By M.B. Sutherland

Most Safety Managers know that safety committees are a good idea, and many states require them by law. But is your committee doing all it can and should be doing? If you answered No, you’re not alone. Here are our top 10 tips to start improving today!

5 ways to incorporate wellness into your daily lifestyle

By Cathy Baylis

Worker safety tips: The power of empowerment

By M.B. Sutherland

Occupational Safety

Rite-Hite introduces the PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System, designed to lower energy costs

Rite-Hite has improved the sealing power at the fourth side of the dock with its innovative PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System. The product seals open gaps on the dock face and pit floor in vertical leveler applications, saving energy, improving pit cleanliness, and helping reduce infiltration of weather and contaminants.

Occupational Safety

Southern Glove introduces leather customization program

Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove, Inc. is now offering customized printing for its industrial leather gloves. “Imprinting leather gloves is an excellent way to enhance brand recognition for your company,” explained Brent Fidler, president and CEO of Southern Glove. “Our printing option creates the opportunity to add our customers’ logo, message, or image to further promote their brand.”

Environmental Health and Safety

VelocityEHS strengthens industrial hygiene product suite with Spiramid acquisition

VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, announced today it has acquired Spiramid, developer of the most advanced and easy-to-use system for managing industrial hygiene (IH). The acquisition adds Spiramid’s occupational safety & health software and unparalleled IH expertise to the most trusted EHS platform in the industry.

Occupational Safety

Casella unveils new VAPex Pump

Casella, a leading provider of air sampling, noise and vibration monitoring solutions, announced today its new VAPex, an advanced and lightweight low flow pump. The elite low flow pump is the ideal solution for seamless reporting on employee levels of chemical exposure, resulting in significant timesavings for occupational hygienists.

ISHN Magazine

2019 May

Among the articles in the May 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have expert insight on the world of safety technology, the latest innovations in PPE and we offer safety tips on robotics, PPE, metal fabrication, and much more.

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