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A NIOSH Science Blog post

Gases and vapors continue to pose hazards on oil and gas well sites during gauging, fluid transfer, and disposal

August 30, 2018

A previous NIOSH report (2016)1 described the death of nine oil and gas extraction workers that occurred during gauging or sampling activities at open thief hatches on crude oil storage tanks. Hydrocarbon gases and vapors (HGVs) and associated oxygen displacement were the primary or contributory factors in these fatalities.

Macurco introduces new single and multigas portable gas monitors to increase worker protection, plantwide incident reduction

New AimSafety PM100 and PM400 reduce worker toxic threat exposure; allow operations to increase revenue, productivity, safety

August 30, 2018

Macurco Gas Detection, a leading developer of gas detection solutions for oil and gas, industrial safety, HVAC, fire and security, building operations, and EMS response, today announced its innovative new portable gas detection monitors, AimSafety PM100 single gas monitor, and the four-gas AimSafety PM400 multigas monitor.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Characterizing 3D printing emissions and controls in an office environment

Matthew G. Duling MS, REHS Jennifer Tyrawski PhD Duane Hammond MS, PE Kevin H. Dunn Sc.D., CIH

August 28, 2018

3D printing or additive manufacturing allows users to “print” a variety of items, from airplane parts to prosthetic limbs. 3D printing is still a relatively new technology and there are many gaps in the information available about health and safety implications. As with many innovations, workers are the first groups exposed to potential hazards.

MSA launches new Apple iOS X/S Connect App for its next generation gas monitors

August 28, 2018

With the launch of the new Apple® iOS X/S Connect App for the MSA ULTIMA® X5000 and the General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitors, the world’s most advanced industrial toxic and combustible gas detection platform takes another giant leap ahead in industrial safety.

Hearing loss increase found in oil, gas workers

August 27, 2018

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among Canadian oil and gas drilling sector workers has increased by 12 per cent, from 33 per cent in 2012 to 45 per cent in 2017, according to hearing-test data collected by employers. Even more alarming: out of the 294 oil and gas drilling workers with NIHL, 194 — 65 per cent — were under the age of 35.

OSH around the world: Brick kiln hazards effort gets recognized

August 23, 2018

Two organizations that are working together to develop information to help mitigate hazardous exposures in brick kilns have won recognition from the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA).

Have questions about OSHA’s silica standard for construction?

OSHA has FAQs, video

August 23, 2018

OSHA has put together a new set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and training videos on the agency’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in construction.

Product news:

Air gun with scraping ability removes stubborn debris

August 21, 2018

EXAIR’s new Soft Grip Super Air Scraper™ is a safety air gun designed to help remove the most stubborn debris found within industrial facilities. The patent pending design uses a scraping blade to aid the powerful compressed air flow removal of debris. This product is perfect for removal of caulk, sealant, adhesives, tape, paint, stickers, labels, grease, lubricant and difficult to sweep metal chips, flakes or discs.

NIOSH spirometry training—a team effort

August 21, 2018

Working together shapes community. This summer Midwest Special Instruments (MSI) hosted Kendra Palmer Anderson and Lance Anderson from Palmer Associates, who taught a NIOSH spirometry course in Savage, MN.

Rockford Systems introduces IP69K Modular eStop safety system for wash-down areas

Protects machine operators in food, beverage & pharmaceutical processing

August 21, 2018

Rockford Systems, LLC., a premier provider of machine safeguarding products and services, is helping simplify installation of emergency stops in facilities where hygiene and cleanliness are critical by introducing its new IP69K-rated Modular Emergency Stop (eStop) Safety Control System.