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AIHA releases 2nd edition of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold

The AIHA has published the second edition of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold. This second edition of the book provide...

5 Steps for minimizing chances of machine-related injuries

Although machines are indispensable to modern work, machine-related incidents remain a common cause of injuries in plants and other workp...

January poultry industry deaths raise alarms

With 2020 barely underway, the poultry industry has already experienced two workplace fatalities, at facilities in two different states. ...

Blast at Houston manufacturing facility an unwelcome wakeup call for residents

A massive explosion and fire this morning at a Houston, Texas manufacturing facility damaged homes and injured at least one person, accor...

Miss. worker dies in collapsed trench; company cited

A plumbing contractor who allowed employees to work in a trench that showed signs of water intrusion and possible collapse has been fined...

Does your construction company need an ergonomics program?

Some of the most common injuries in construction occur when workers lift, stoop, kneel, twist, grip, stretch, reach overhead, or work in ...

OSHA turns 50

When OSHA celebrates an anniversary, it does it up big. The federal agency otherwise known as the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational...

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Top products of the week

A hardhat that’s so stylish it’s being called a “masterpiece,” eye protection workers actually want to wear, a compact but powerful headlamp and a rechargeable personal flashlight were the top …

Environmental Health and Safety

Weekly news round-up

Millions in OSHA fines for one roofing contractor, 2020 is off to a deadly start for the poultry industry and OSHA celebrates its 50th anniversary. These were among the top …

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Blast at Houston manufacturing facility an unwelcome wakeup call for residents

A massive explosion and fire this morning at a Houston, Texas manufacturing facility damaged homes and injured at least one person, according to news sources. The 4:15 a.m. blast at …

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Miss. worker dies in collapsed trench; company cited

A plumbing contractor who allowed employees to work in a trench that showed signs of water intrusion and possible collapse has been fined $37,318 by OSHA – after one of …

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OSHA turns 50

When OSHA celebrates an anniversary, it does it up big. The federal agency otherwise known as the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans to commemorate …

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3 U.S. firefighters die in Australian plane crash

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling the deaths of three American firefighters in New South Wales “a terrible tragedy.” The three, who were in Australia helping fight that country’s …

Should construction workers be allowed to wear headphones?

Kayla Matthews

Employers across the world allow their employees to listen to music each day while on the job. Allowing workers to jam out can boost workplace morale, job satisfaction and productivity. …

Roco Rescue appoints new director of training

Roco Rescue, a leader in technical rescue, announced today the appointment of Chris Carlsen as the company’s new Director of Training. A graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Special Ops Program Management course, Carlsen spent more than twenty years as a municipal firefighter with Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

Occupational Safety

Petzl releases a new headlamp, the SWIFT RL PRO

Petzl, manufacturer of professional safety equipment, will release a new headlamp, the SWIFT RL PRO, next month. An ultra-compact headlamp, the SWIFT RL PRO is bright and lightweight, offering 900 lumens and weighing only 4 ounces.

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

From Dentec Safety Specialists: The next generation of eye protection

Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, is happy to announce the latest developments in eye protection. Mr. Dente remarked, “Our new line has been designed with the worker in mind right from the start. Worker acceptance is key to a company’s safety program and we have learned what the worker wants.”

Facility Safety

Streamlight® introduces MacroStream® USB

Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the MacroStream® USB, a compact, lightweight personal light that provides exceptional performance for its size, delivering 500 lumens, 2 hours of run time on high, and 8 hours on low.

Environmental Health and Safety

Cority Software Inc. buys leading EHS software provider, Enviance Inc.

Toronto, Canada and Carlsbad, California – January 22, 2020 – Cority, the most trusted environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) software provider, today announced the acquisition of Enviance.

Product Innovations

Featured Product: The DAX Full Brim Hardhat

The DAX Full Brim Hardhat is a true masterpiece in personal protective equipment made with the goal of bringing superior impact protection in a stylish, modern and innovative design.

ISHN Magazine

2020 January

Among the articles in the January 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we review the most violated OSHA standards, Part 2 of Larry Wilson's 'Rethinking Traditional Safety' column series, insight from safety experts, and much more.

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