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New NIOSH study supports OSHA annual fit testing requirements for filtering facepiece respirators

January 19, 2016

Results of a recently completed National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study confirm the necessity of the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) respirator fit testing requirement, both annually and when physical changes have occurred.

Top products of the week

January 17, 2016

Protective footwear and anti-fog goggles were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

High Performance Taeki5® Protective Sleeves

January 15, 2016

The Taeki5® 50# series of high performance protective sleeves is made from 100% Taeki5® fiber. Developed to protect arms and elbows against mechanical and thermal risks, the Taeki5® protective sleeves are suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

High Performance Taeki5® Protective Sleeves

January 13, 2016

The Taeki5® 50# series of high performance protective sleeves is made from 100% Taeki5® fiber. Developed to protect arms and elbows against mechanical and thermal risks, the Taeki5® protective sleeves are suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

From NIOSH Research Rounds:

Study to evaluate physical effects of personal protective equipment

January 11, 2016

If you watch or read the news, you may have seen images of healthcare providers covered head to toe in bulky garments as they treat hospital patients who have a contagious disease. During disease outbreaks, these garments, collectively called a personal protective equipment (PPE) ensemble, play a critical role in public health.

10 safety questions commonly asked in 2015

Grainger safety specialists answer 120,000+ questions during the year

January 7, 2016

During the course of the year, customers nationwide contact Grainger Technical Product Specialists to help answer questions on key safety issues. From the more than 120,000 safety questions received in 2015, below are 10 frequently asked questions that Grainger was able to help customers answer.

From NIOSH Director John Howard

Preparing for working in cold

Dr. John Howard

January 5, 2016

Don’t assume there is no need to prepare for working safely in the cold this year, because of the moderate temperatures in much of the country so far. According to the National Weather Service , the long-range weather forecast predicts chillier temperatures than average in January and February in the Southern Plains and the Southeast.