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Protective Industrial Products Inc. acquires glove and sleeve manufacturer Worldwide Protective Products

May 17, 2019

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP Global), a leading supplier of hand protection and general safety products, proudly announces the acquisition of Worldwide Protective Products LLC (Worldwide), headquartered in Hamburg, NY. Worldwide is long recognized for its knitting and yarn technologies, as well as its custom design capabilities.

Top 10 tips for safety committee success

M.B. Sutherland

May 16, 2019

Most Safety Managers know that safety committees are a good idea, and many states require them by law. But is your committee doing all it can and should be doing? If you answered No, you’re not alone. Here are our top 10 tips to start improving today!

From Camfil APC: New industrial dust collection system safely contains food processing dusts

May 16, 2019

Because a dusty food processing facility is hazardous to both workers and consumers, Camfil APC has introduced the Gold Series X-Flo (GSX) industrial dust collection system. It handles toxic, nuisance and combustible food dusts including fine, fibrous and heavy dust loads. The GSX system collects airborne dust particles to provide a clean work environment and prevent cross-contamination of food products.

Court of Appeals to roofing contractor: pay fines & abate hazards

OSHA requirements "are not just paperwork exercises"

May 16, 2019

An Ohio roofing contractor who has never paid penalties for one of the many OSHA citations it’s been issued was ordered earlier this month to get right with OSHA. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Holland-based Casey Bortles to immediately comply with the final orders resulting from uncontested citations.

Personality is rarely the root cause of incidents

Personality is rarely the root cause of accidents

“I know your type”

Dave Johnson

May 16, 2019

Assessing personality types or styles goes back thousands of years. Rob Fisher, a human factors expert, says in ancient Asia, “fire,” “wind,” “water,” “earth” and other terms were used to capture the different personalities of different people.

OSHA issues rule revising requirements in safety and health standards

May 15, 2019

OSHA has issued a final rule that revises 14 provisions in the recordkeeping, general industry, maritime, and construction standards that may be confusing, outdated, or unnecessary. The revisions are expected to increase understanding and compliance with the provisions, improve employee safety and health, and save employers an estimated $6.1 million per year.

FAA warns airports about installing drone detectors

Maureen Paraventi

May 15, 2019

Detecting drones near airports is one thing. Taking them out is another, prohibited, thing. That’s the message the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is communicating to U.S. airports who, frustrated by the incursion of drones into their airspace, are or are considering installing devices which could detect the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Industrial Scientific expands its connected safety portfolio

Leading provider of gas detectors and software offers direct-to-cloud connectivity

May 15, 2019

Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to announce the expansion of its connected safety portfolio to include cellular and wi-fi capability in the Ventis® Pro5 Personal Gas Monitor and a satellite communication gateway to connect mobile workers in real time. For area gas monitoring, the Radius® BZ1 connects to the cloud via the RGX™ Gateway, which is certified for Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 hazardous zones around the globe.

#MySafeSummerJob addresses safety for young workers

May 15, 2019

As high school and college students get ready to put away the books and start summer jobs, OSHA hopes its #MySafeSummerJob program will help keep them safe in their new endeavors. #MySafeSummerJob offers information for both employers and employees about occupational safety for young people – who generally have less experience and training and a lower awareness of hazards than older workers.

Metal fabrication shop safety tips

Megan R. Nichols

May 15, 2019

Metal fabrication is an integral part of many different industries, and it can be one of the most dangerous due to the tools and techniques necessary to complete each task. Metal shop injuries are often extreme and can be even fatal in some situations.