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Family of man killed at S.C. paper mill settles lawsuit

April 12, 2019

The family of a Summerville man killed by severe burns suffered in 2015 at the Kapstone Paper Mill in North Charleston, SC, has settled their wrongful workplace death lawsuit. 43-year-old Brian Allen was on a lift performing welding work above several tanks that should have contained non-flammable sodium hydrosulfide fluid.

Propane tank explosion at Martinsburg, MO welding business

April 12, 2019

A propane tank caused an explosion at a Martinsburg welding shop. A Spokesman with Missouri Department of Public Safety confirmed one man was injured. Reportedly, a leaky propane tank is to blame for an explosion at a Martinsburg welding shop. The explosion and fire was reported at Fennewald Custom Welding INC. around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

3 P’s of Welding Safety: Planning, preparation and protection

Keep these hot tips in mind to improve welding safety – and stay out of hot water

Dennis Capizzi

April 12, 2019

Welding — one of the OSHA-defined “hot work” activities — is a major task in many industries. You’ll find it performed in manufacturing, fabrication, and repair work. In fact, anywhere two or more materials must be joined together, welding will likely be present.

Company managers indicted for obstructing OSHA investigation

Men threatened to fire workers who didn't change their stories

April 11, 2019

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted two managers at Extrudex Aluminum Inc. in Ohio for conspiracy to obstruct justice during a 2012 workplace fatality investigation by OSHA. The agency inspected the aluminum extrusion manufacturer after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a rack containing hot aluminum parts tipped over and pinned him. A second employee suffered severe burns.

ABUS USA hires safety industry veteran as Director of Industrial Sales

April 10, 2019

ABUS USA is proud to welcome Jon A. Smith to its sales team, as the first dedicated Director of Industrial Sales for their safety and industrial channel. Jon joins ABUS with over 40 years of sales management expertise in the safety industry. Recently, Jon held leadership positions at companies such as Radians, Accuform and OccuNomix International, Inc.

New Pig offers free trial training courses

April 10, 2019

New Pig, the number one brand that helps companies manage leaks, drips and spills to protect workers, facilities and the environment now offers free trial training courses on a variety of subjects. New Pig understands the value of employees’ time, and has designed training courses specifically built for attention, flexibility, ease of understanding and original content. And the first lesson is on them– risk free and no purchase necessary.

BrandSafway introduces Quik-X™ Refractory Anchoring System

New design increases efficiency by almost 50 percent

April 9, 2019

Industrial Specialists, a BrandSafway company and a member of the American Welding Society, is introducing Quik-X™, a refractory anchoring system that is designed specifically for use in FCCUs (Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units) cyclones and air grids and increases efficiency by almost 50 percent.

27 violations found at Remington Arms manufacturing facility

April 8, 2019

OSHA has cited Remington Arms Company LLC – based in Madison, North Carolina – for 27 violations of workplace safety and health standards after an employee's fingertip was amputated while working on a broaching machine at its Ilion, New York, manufacturing plant. The arms manufacturer faces $210,132 in penalties.

Welding robots are on the rise

What’s your strategy? Evaluate risks and select the right safeguarding systems

Carrie Halle

April 8, 2019

Robotic welding provides manufacturers with several competitive advantages. Most importantly, it makes them more productive while generating more consistent, higher quality welds and reducing waste. Robots also empower manufacturers to address the current shortage of skilled welders to recruit.

Morse drum lifters now secure drum with nylon strap or chain

Options that can make a big difference in your application

April 8, 2019

Morse drum lifters are known for operating superiority, and now offer even greater versatility for important application enhancements. In most applications, a nylon web strap is ideal for steel, fiber and plastic drums. Ratcheting the nylon strap is easy, secure and infinitely adjustable.