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Fastenal October sales decreased 0.8 percent

January 1, 2017

Fastenal sales for October, 2016 totaled $335,286,000 compared to $337,980,000 in 2015, representing an decrease of 0.8 percent, the company reported.

National Safety Congress & Expo 2016 takeaways

January 1, 2017

How time flies. Remember back to Anaheim, an unusual California October morning rainstorm, and the National Safety Congress? Here is the state of the market, as seen through the lens of the NSC

Grainger, supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products

Grainger announces top 10 asked safety questions for 2016

Questions around revised standards and requirements new to this year’s list

January 1, 2017

Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has released its list of the “Top 10 Asked Safety Questions for 2016.”

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Safety department resources 2017

Dave Johnson

January 1, 2017

The bottom line question entering 2017 – and every year – what do resource allocations look like for safety and health departments?

Manufacturers rely on big data analytics

Your customers are ramping up production and avoiding downtime – are you ready to meet their demands?

Dave Johnson

November 1, 2016

A recent survey of manufacturing executives indicates many respondents (67 percent) are pressing ahead with plans to invest in data analytics even as they pare back spending in other areas to combat tough business conditions.

‘Mild rebound’ in the works for U.S. economy 2017-18

Dr. Bill Conerly

November 1, 2016

The U.S. economy will enjoy a mild cyclical rebound in 2017, then return to a lower growth rate more in line with long-term potential.

Firefighting research & practice: From the lab to the field

‘Today’s fires are very different from fires of the past’

Dan Madrzykowski

November 1, 2016

Since 1974, civilian deaths from fire in the United States have been reduced by more than 50 percent.

40 Airgas employees earn QSSP designation from ISEA program

November 1, 2016

They completed an intensive five-day course in the technical and regulatory fundamentals of workplace safety and health, February 29 – March 4 in Los Angeles, CA.

ISEA to revise hand protection selection standard

November 1, 2016

The ANSI/ISEA 105 standard on hand protection selection criteria addresses the classification and testing of hand protection for specific performance properties related to mechanical protection

Workrite Uniform offers four FR clothing brands

November 1, 2016

Founded in 1973, Workrite Uniform Company began as an early pioneer of flame-resistant (FR) clothing and has since grown to become a worldwide leader in safety apparel.