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A combustible dust solution and industrial lighting are among this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com:

OSHA’s proposed silica exposure rule was the top EHS-related news story this week, but it wasn’t the only one covered on ISHN.com:

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said its inspectors issued 149 citations and 16 orders during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines last month.

Every three hours in the U.S., a drunk-driving crash claims the life of someone who was not driving drunk. With that sobering statistic in mind – and just in time for a long holiday weekend that will, for some people, involve both driving and imbibing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on drunk drivers.

Just in time for back-to-school, Prevent Blindness America, The Coalition to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries and Liberty Sport continued to support September 2013 as Sports Eye Injury Prevention Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the importance as to wearing proper eye protection while playing sports.

After the structural collapse of a large building, emergency responders and support personnel are often exposed to hazardous agents and conditions. These workers are at high risk of injury and illness at such a site. Described below are common eye hazards and injuries that can occur during these operations and recommendations for protective eye gear, first aid, and steps for preventing eye injuries.

American Excelsior Co. has been cited by OSHA for 12 alleged serious safety violations following incidents where two workers suffered injuries because of a lack of machine guarding at the Norwalk production facility. Proposed penalties total $65,000.

With Congress failing to pass gun control legislation in the wake of the Newtown Conn. and other shootings, the Obama administration yesterday imposed new gun control measures by way of executive actions.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and OSHA signed an agreement last week to work together to provide NAWIC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers.

Create a safe work environment. Minimize hazards from falling or unstable debris. Make sure that tools work and safety features (machine guards) are in place. Make sure that workers (particularly volunteers) know how to use tools properly.