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Firefighting service at risk

September 20, 2017

High-quality equipment is important for fighting fires because it provides the best possible protection. Post-deployment hygiene should not be neglected since contamination can lead to considerable health hazards. A+A, the world’s leading trade fair with congress for safety, security and health at work, presents everything revolving around modern protective clothing for firefighters in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 17 – 20, 2017.

Industrial Scientific introduces iNet® Now live monitoring software

iNet Now helps teams to monitor gas detector status and location in real time

September 19, 2017

Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to announce the release of iNet® Now Live Monitoring Software. iNet Now enables real-time monitoring of worker location, environment, and status. Should a worker encounter a gas hazard, be immobilized, or have the need to escalate a condition through a panic alarm, text and email alerts, including a map of the area, are sent to designated contacts.

OSHA, American Chemistry Council partner to protect workers from hazmat

September 15, 2017

OSHA and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have established a two-year alliance today to raise awareness of how workers are exposed to diisocyantes, and promote safe practices for their use in the polyurethane industry.

Dangerous bagels: Fla. bakery fined for machine guarding violations

September 8, 2017

Hometown Foods USA – a commercial bakery doing business as Bagelmania Inc. – faces $129,145 in proposed penalties from OSHA after investigators found workers at its Medley facility exposed to amputation, fire, and noise hazards.

First responders sue chem company over Harvey injuries

September 8, 2017

A group of first responders in Texas has filed a million dollar lawsuit against a chemical company, alleging that that they were injured by dangerous chemicals because the company failed to adequately prepare for Hurricane Harvey.

ACOEM Urges OSHA not to revoke ancillary provisions of beryllium rule

Group says revoking provisions for construction and shipyard sectors puts workers at risk for beryllium disease

September 7, 2017

In response to a call for comments, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is strongly urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to retain those portions of the proposed rule on occupational exposure to beryllium that deal with medical surveillance, medical removal, and other ancillary standards for both construction and shipyard workers.

ACGIH® presents The Assessment of Occupational Exposures to HandArm and Whole-Body Vibration webinar

September 7, 2017

ACGIH® will present The Assessment of Occupational Exposures to HandArm and Whole-Body Vibration on November 8, 2017 at the following times: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central Time 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time

ACGIH® presents Fundamentals in Industrial Ventilation & Practical Applications of Useful Equations course

September 7, 2017

ACGIH® and its renowned Industrial Ventilation Committee present a popular continuing education course this fall. Fundamentals in Industrial Ventilation & Practical Applications of Useful Equations will be held November 610, 2017 at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Cincinnati-Blue Ash in Cincinnati, Ohio. Register early and save!

From the NIOSH Director’s Desk

A Look at the NIOSH Emergency Preparedness and Response Office for National Preparedness Month

Dr. John Howard

September 7, 2017

September is National Preparedness Month and the current response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey remind us of the importance of being ready for emergencies and disasters. This unprecedented event will demand a long term commitment to the recovery of the affected areas in Texas and Louisiana.

From NIOSH

N95 Day 2017: When to think beyond the N95 FFR

September 5, 2017

Buckle your seat belts! Put on your high-speed safety gear! We’re about to blast off on a journey to explore the N95 respirator … and beyond. It’s N95 Day, and that means we are focusing on respiratory protection, and invite you to do the same.