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Advances in glove protection, dexterity, durability & comfort

The revolution is at hand

December 1, 2016

According to a study conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 70 percent of workers suffer from hand injuries simply because they don’t wear hand protection.

Confined space clearance measurements are crucial

Clearing the air

Russell Warn

December 1, 2016

Working in confined spaces presents a unique and dangerous challenge of combatting the unseen; oxygen deficiency, poisonous or explosive, hazardous substances are among the most frequent causes of accidents associated with this line of work in confined spaces and containers.

Network of sensors will monitor New York City noise pollution

A New York City institution is looking to tackle the city’s massive noise problem head-on

November 23, 2016

Sounds of New York City, otherwise known as SONYC, is a new multi-year project involving a team of scientists from New York University (NYU) and collaborators at Ohio State University. It is a “first-of-its-kind comprehensive research initiative to understand and address noise pollution in New York and beyond,” and the National Science Foundation recently awarded the project a $4.6 million grant.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Never fear! NEAT 2.0 is here!

How to perform nanomaterial exposure assessment in the workplace

November 11, 2016

Do you think you might have exposure to nanomaterials in your workplace? Never fear! NEAT 2.0 is here! Engineered nanoparticles are unique. They are generally smaller than both red blood cells and viruses, don’t weigh much, and have a great amount of surface area proportionate to their size.

AIHA's IH Professional Pathway Outreach Program Wins Gold in MarCom Awards

November 1, 2016

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is pleased to announce that its IH Professional Pathway program has been named the Gold Award winner in the category of Member Outreach and Communication by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) MarCom Awards.

ISHN 50th anniversary: Challenges and Opportunities - thought leader essays

November 1, 2016

Fifty years ago when Industrial Safety & Hygiene News printed its first issue, worker fatalities, injuries and illnesses were more frequent than now.

Wear trials can help you select flame-resistant clothing

Craig Tutterow

November 1, 2016

Executing a wear trial may be the best way to obtain comprehensive information that will aid in your decision-making process for choosing the proper flame-resistant clothing (FRC) for your workforce.

The Industrial Internet of Things revolutionizes gas detection

Kimberly Madia

November 1, 2016

Personal electronic gas detectors revolutionized gas detection programs and vastly improved worker safety in the 1980s and 1990s.

Six keys to preventing slips and falls

Karen Hamel

November 1, 2016

Slips, trips and falls to the same level continue to be a top cause of lost workday injuries and workers compensation claims.

A standard is needed for dropped object protection

Mark Caldwell

November 1, 2016

I was recently called in to help a company address an issue with dropped objects following two incident reports where workers had dropped a pair of pliers and a spud wrench.