Occupational Safety - Articles - Page 214

All about hand injury statistics

May 7, 2019

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most vulnerable age group to sustain injuries to the hands are inexperienced, recent hires age 19 to 19. In fact, the incidence rate of hand injuries steadily declines as workers get older and more experienced. The 65 and older age group has the lowest incidence rate of hand injuries.

Smartphone sensors detect trace amounts of toxic gases

May 7, 2019

MIT researchers have developed low-cost chemical sensors, made from chemically altered carbon nanotubes, that enable smartphones or other wireless devices to detect trace amounts of toxic gases. Using the sensors, the researchers hope to design lightweight, inexpensive radio-frequency identification (RFID) badges to be used for personal safety and security.

The digital oilfield includes methane gas emission detection sensors

May 7, 2019

The digital oilfield holds promise of introducing disruptive new cost-cutting efficiencies, greater levels of production and new business models with the potential to transform the energy industry in the same way digitalization has transformed many other sectors of the economy.

Safety 2019 is stage for unveiling combustion safety solutions by Rockford Systems

May 7, 2019

Rockford Systems, LLC., a premier provider of industrial safety solutions, is launching at the Safety 2019 Conference & Exposition a new line of differentiated, faster-to-market and cost effective combustion solutions to improve the safety and fuel management requirements of its thermal-processing customers in the petrochemical, incineration, gypsum, glass and power generation sectors.

Are you prepared for workplace violence?

Prevent workplace violence by taking proactive measures.

Pamela Williams Travis Vance

May 7, 2019

A good starting point for all employers when attempting to minimize the risk of workplace violence is to conduct a hazard assessment, and then provide employees with the protective measures needed to eliminate or reduce exposure to potential hazards.

It's on!

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction runs this week

May 6, 2019

OSHA and its partners are hosting events throughout the country this week for the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Employers and workers will pause to talk about fall hazards, OSHA compliance, and industry best practices to prevent falls. The 2019 poster is available on OSHA's publications page.

Blast at Ill. plant kills three night shift workers

May 6, 2019

The body of a third worker was recovered yesterday from the rubble of the Illinois silicone factory that exploded and erupted into flames late Friday. The search for the fourth body believed to still be in the debris that was the AB Specialty Silicones factory in Waukegan will resume today.

From Malta Dynamics: Fall protection matters

May 6, 2019

Did you know that falls are among the leading causes of workplace injury and death each year? Even worse, 54% of the workers killed had no access to fall protection. Join us this week for the National Safety Stand-Down by understanding the risks and sobering statistics regarding fall fatalities.

Streamlight® launches Portable Scene Light EXT

Telescoping pole and rotating head now extend 84 inches for improved visibility

May 6, 2019

Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Portable Scene Light EXT, a taller model of its Portable Scene Light, featuring a pole and rotating head that extend a full 84 inches high. With its extra foot of height and its 5,300-lumen output, the rechargeable high lumen light allows for complete scene light coverage from an extended height, improving worker visibility on the job.

A new dashboard for EHS metrics

Use these five strategies to get the most from your key performance indicators.

Greg Duncan

May 6, 2019

Improving workplace safety and sustainability requires the ability to visualize trends in performance, anticipate and manage risks, and identify areas of concern — so they can be quickly and accurately addressed.