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Weekly news round-up

September 8, 2018

A construction worker was among those killed in the Cincinnati bank shooting; pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. continue to increase and some surprising data on young people who use marijuana every day. These were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this week.

NTSB: Human errors caused BNSF railway worker deaths

September 7, 2018

Human errors lead to a fatal 2017 train accident in South Dakota that killed two BNSF roadway workers, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), but the agency ultimately lays the blame on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), for its inconsistent enforcement of federal regulations.

Construction employee killed in Cincinnati shooting rampage

September 7, 2018

A construction supervisor who was overseeing work on the Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Cincinnati was among those killed when a gunman opened there yesterday morning, according to news sources. A spokesman for Gilbane Building Company said the company was “absolutely grief-stricken” over the death of 64-year-old Richard Newcomer, who was working on the third floor of the building at the time of the shooting.

How you can partner with OSHA to improve safety at your workplace

September 6, 2018

OSHA has several ways in which it interacts with companies in programs that address industry-specific hazards or that help enhance worker safety on specific projects. The OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) focuses on focus on improving safety and health in major corporations, government agencies, at large construction projects and private sector industries where OSHA has jurisdiction.

From Rite-Hite:

Let's do safety together

September 6, 2018

Help ensure that your employees make it home safely, every day, with customized safety barriers designed for your entire facility. In addition to keeping your most valuable assets injury-free, you’ll also avoid the direct and indirect costs associated with workplace accidents.

Rockford Systems to host 2nd annual Open House to salute "National Manufacturing Day"

September 6, 2018

Rockford Systems, LLC. announced today it will be commemorating National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on October 4-5, 2018, by inviting members of the Rockford community -- including students, educators, business people, media and public officials -- to an Open House at its facilities in a collective effort to educate the public about advances in manufacturing career opportunities and to improve perceptions of manufacturing.

Fatal injuries at road construction sites among construction workers

A CPWR Quarterly Data Report

September 6, 2018

Working at road construction sites can be dangerous. Between 2011 and 2016, 532 construction workers lost their lives at road construction sites, an average of 89 workers each year. CPWR's Data Center recently explored road construction fatality trends and causes using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

PSENmlock with escape release, combined with Pilz control technology, the complete solution for guard monitoring

Safe guard locking, safe interlock and flexible escape release in a single product!

September 5, 2018

The safety gate system PSENmlock provides safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection up to the highest safety category PL e. The safe guard locking is enabled by the two-channel control of the guard locking. That makes the switch particularly suitable for machines with dangerous overrun in which guard locking up to PL d or PL e is necessary.

From National Safety Apparel:

Heavyweight zip front FR sweatshirt

September 5, 2018

National Safety Apparel offers the Heavyweight Zip Front FR Sweatshirt, available in navy and grey, and in zip front and crew neck styles. At 14.25 oz., the soft AR/FR fleece provides warmth on even the coldest days.

ABUS introduces Mobile Lockout/Tagout Safety Center

First-of-it-kind Safety Center made for safety where you need it

September 5, 2018

ABUS USA introduced its latest safety product today, the LockPoint Mobile Safety Center. With its wheel-based feature, LockPoint can store Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) devices and documents in one location and be within reach of multiple work areas.