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ISHN Magazine

2011 June

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Driving commercial motor vehicles

JILL SCHULTZ
May 26, 2011
Do you have a driver training program?” This is one of the first questions asked by an investigator during a compliance review or audit of a motor carrier.
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Fall protection: Is your program evolving or falling behind?

Todd Hohn CSP Jim Hutter
May 26, 2011
At last year’s National Safety Council Congress and Expo, OSHA presenters noted that fall protection was the agency’s second-most cited violation category. That’s no surprise — fall protection consistently ranks among OSHA’s highest number of inspections and total fines.
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4 hearing protection myths

Scott Shinn CIH
June 1, 2011
Use of hearing protection in both occupational and non-occupational environments is intended to help reduce noise exposure levels and noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL).
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Predict & prevent workplace injuries

Raghu Arunachalam Ph.D. Griffin Schultz
June 1, 2011
You might be surprised to learn that many of the same technologies used to construct “Watson,” the supercomputer that beat the best human champions on the game show “Jeopardy,” as well as the “Deep Blue” supercomputer that defeated Gary Kasparov and other chess masters, are being employed to bring cutting edge predictive and advanced analytics to the field of safety.
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Keep workers happy, healthy & hydrated

MELISSA SCHECHTER
June 2, 2011
Summer is upon us and after the very long and cold winter experienced nearly everywhere this year, not a day too soon. Summer brings with it the age-old question for many safety directors: do you use plain water or electrolyte beverages for hydration?
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Gift cards: Empowering motivators reinforce positive performance

Ley Borlo
June 1, 2011
Gift cards are recognized as the top award in the incentive industry, according to surveys and studies. Recipients are empowered with the right to choose the item that most motivates himself or herself.
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Eye irrigation advancements

Casey Hayes
June 1, 2011
Every year thousands of eye injuries occur in the workplace. Throughout the past few years, stringent regulation and an ever-growing concern for the health and well-being of employees has brought advancements in processes, safety procedures, and first aid protocols to treat the injured.
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There's no excuse: Managing hearing-impaired or deaf workers

Renee S. Bessette, COHC Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
June 1, 2011
It is a misconception that hearing-impaired or deaf workers do not have to participate in a hearing conservation program. Like those with normal hearing, these workers still fall under OSHA, MSHA and FRA regulations for occupational noise exposures.
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Hi viz clothing

Brian Nutt
June 1, 2011
Our company recently conducted a national survey of safety managers and executives involved in purchasing high visibility safety apparel. Comfort and quality ranked as the most important factors influencing their purchases — not price.
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A glove on the hand is worth...more than you'd guess

Donald F. Groce
May 31, 2011
With the introduction of new age glove fibers to replace yesteryear’s leather and cotton work gloves, hand protection and personal protection equipment (PPE) is on an uptrend in winning the war against hand injuries.
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New TLV® exposure limit: Measuring hydrogen sulfide

Robert Henderson
June 2, 2011
In the past, the most widely recognized occupational exposure limits for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) have referenced an 8-hour TWA of 10 ppm, and a 15-minute STEL of 15 ppm. In February 2010, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) adopted a new threshold limit value (TLV®) recommendation for H2S, lowering the 8-hour TWA to 1.0 ppm, and the STEL to 5.0 ppm.
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It's all about ownership

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Timothy Ludwig Ph.D.
May 31, 2011
I get asked to visit companies and “diagnose” why their behavioral safety program has “lost steam” or never got off the ground to begin with. Inevitably I find the whole shebang is being run by the safety department and a few anointed safety enthusiasts who do all the observations.
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Keep your cool - and your productivity

BRUCE BAKER
May 31, 2011
According to the OSHA Technical Manual, which prescribes workloads for workers under temperatures typically experienced outdoors during the summer months, to keep from exceeding the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) when the ambient temperature is above 86° F, the work regimen will consist of 25 percent work and 75 percent rest.
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Am I hot or not?

Ray Booska
June 2, 2011
It was the summer of 1981 and I was a newly enlisted U.S. Army Military Police soldier. My basic combat training took place just outside Anniston, Ala., at a now retired Army base known as Ft. McClellan.
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In an emergency...Where are your emergency showers & eyewashes?

Christine Z. Fargo
May 26, 2011
For more than 35 years, the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 standard on emergency eyewash and shower equipment has been the authoritative document for equipment manufacturers, users, specifiers, installers and regulators.
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Transportation

How to manage driver risk

Arthur A. Liggio
May 26, 2011
Boom! Bang! Crunch! Ouch! No… this is not the beginning of another Batman TV episode. But it might be the beginning of a real-life nightmare for you and your employer.
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Aging eyes

MIKE FRANZ
May 26, 2011
Today, our nation’s workforce is comprised of the highest percentage of workers aged 55 and older since the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began reporting labor force data in 1948.
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Disabling foot injuries

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Maureen Paraventi
June 2, 2011
Serious and disabling foot injuries such as crushing, puncture wounds and sprains get considerable attention in the workplace, but a more subtle kind of foot injury — one which develops over time — can also be painful and disabling.
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Facility Safety

Sign up for safety

Kristen Hogrefe Jim Redmile Brad Montgomery
May 31, 2011
In the constant struggle to keep employees safe, facility safety signage is often overlooked or overused. Both ends of the spectrum can be a detriment to the safety program you have worked hard to establish.
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"Hard-boiled" hard hats have evolved into integrated systems

Fred Ravetto
May 31, 2011
Thanks to advances in safety, the hard hat has evolved over the decades. There have been many improvements in the last decade, but the story began almost 100 years ago.
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Six feet and above

Mike Stoddard
May 31, 2011
In any industry where employees are required to work from an elevated height, the risks of falling must be taken into careful consideration. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Falls are one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death, accounting for eight percent of all occupational fatalities from trauma.”
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You'll never have all the answers

James E. Leemann Ph.D.
May 24, 2011
Too often safety and health professionals work under the illusion that the advice they provide to someone is “helpful.” If only giving “help” were so easy.
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On the road again -- and again -- and again

May 24, 2011

You ever think about your driving? Unless you’ve had a recent crash, a DUI, your premiums jacked up, a nearcrash, or a violation that costs you bucks, why, really, would you?


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Obtain special instructions before use

May 25, 2011
Within the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) unstable explosives require the highest codification prevention precautionary statement P201 — “Obtain special instructions before use.”
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The power of positive spin

Dr. John Kello
May 25, 2011
When folks are brought together around some common task or set of tasks, their earliest experiences “set the tone” for the team. When team members develop the positive attitude that they can succeed, they are more likely to do so.
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Products

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Cut-resistant gloves

June 7, 2011
The SK5-NT cut-resistant glove has a steel core and Kevlar® blended knit, with a nitrile coated palm for better grip. It also features a strap cuff for a snug fit
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Hearing protection can help you avoid fatigue

June 2, 2011
Very few people count noise as a possible cause of fatigue. But noise can cause hearing loss to exhaustion, according to eHow.com, the “How to do just about anything” information web site.
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EYE/FACE WASH SYSTEM

June 7, 2011
Axion™ MSR by Haws® is the first and only eye/face wash system specifically designed to operate in concert with standard healthcare protocols. Axion™ MSR eyewash streams are inverted, sweeping contaminants
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Ammonia gas sensor

June 7, 2011
The new Sierra Monitor Model 5100-25-IT Ammonia Gas Sensor Module utilizes smart sensor technology. This network-enabled gas detector includes: extended calibration frequencies only requiring calibration every six months; non-intrusive, one-person
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Safety knife

June 7, 2011
The new Shark knife is designed so fingers cannot reach the blade. The patented, specially designed mouth of the Fish series guides material onto and along a surgical steel blade,
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Roof hatch rail

June 7, 2011
KeeHatch® Mightylight roof hatch rail is an “exact fit” for Bilco, Babcock Davis and other hatches. Made of aluminum, it weighs only 35 lbs., has few parts and is easy
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Skin care system

June 7, 2011
The ProRx Industrial Skin Care System offers 100 percent biodegradable soaps and solvent-free formulas with all natural grit scrubbers that meet higher environmental standards. Green Seal™ formulas and recyclable boxless
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Outdoor skin protection

June 7, 2011
Sun X SPF 30+ Sunscreen and Bug X Insect Repellent were created with the employer and employee in mind. Affordable packaging allows companies to implement a cost effective and OSHA-compliant
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Sun & insect protection

June 7, 2011
SCRUBS® SUN SKEETER™ easy-to-apply wipes combine 20 percent DEET with broad-spectrum SPF 25 sunscreen to repel mosquitoes, chiggers and more and protect workers from the sun’s rays. The EPAlisted, patented
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Dispensing system

June 7, 2011
STOKO® REFRESH 4 in 1 is an innovative, costsaving dispensing system that provides a choice of four different hand-cleansing applications in a single dispenser — foam, spray, liquid or gel.
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Prevents infections

June 7, 2011
Staphaseptic® is a new approach to wound care. Use in place of a triple antibiotic or poly-biotic ointment as an everyday infection prevention product for minor cuts, scrapes, abrasions and
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Two Construction workers w/ Safety Glasses

Comfortable safety glasses

June 7, 2011
Wiley X premium safety eyewear solves an age-old problem: how to get employees to want to wear safety glasses.
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Glove clips

June 7, 2011
Glove Guard® and Utility Guard® glove clips by Glove Guard LP help reduce hand injuries and glove loss because gloves will be used if available. They can be imprinted with
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How to get your company ready for an NEP inspection (6/7)

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Maureen Paraventi
June 7, 2011
Being prepared, knowing your rights and presenting your company “in the best possible light” is the way to face local and national emphasis program inspections, according to Michael T. Taylor, a lawyer with the Washington, D.C.-based law firm of Arent Fox LLP.
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CSB calls for nationwide ban on natural gas blows (5/23)

May 23, 2011
The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) hopes Connecticut’s ban on natural gas blows at power plants will “set an example for the rest of the country,” according to a statement released last week.
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Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standard Finalized (5/25)

May 25, 2011
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a Federal Register notice amending the commercial driver’s license (CDL) knowledge and skills testing standards and establishing new minimum Federal standards for States to issue the commercial learner’s permit (CLP).
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DOT commercial driver prescreening program turns one (5/25)

May 25, 2011
Commercial carriers and truck drivers conducted 380,000 pre-employment driver safety record searches during the first year of a new, secure online search program, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reported this week.
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NIOSH WorkLife Program changes name, broadens range (6/7)

June 7, 2011
The WorkLife Program of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is “evolving to address a wider range of factors that influence workers’ total health,” according to the institute.
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OSHA iPad App

OSHA audit application

June 7, 2011
Noble Canary offers the OSHA Audit 29 CFR 1910 mobile auditing application for iPhone, iPad and Android. Now safety and health professionals can conduct a full safety audit from their
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Metal industry the focus of new OSHA NEP (6/8)

June 8, 2011
OSHA’s new directive establishing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for the Primary Metal Industries went into effect on May 19, 2011.
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Chemicals used in studies ID'd by EPA (6/8)

June 8, 2011
More than 150 chemicals used in health and safety studies and found in air fresheners, non-stick and stain resistant materials, fire resistant materials and other compounds and formulations have been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which rejected claims by the chemical industry that the names of the substances should be kept under wraps.
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Report: Millions of children still doing hazardous work (6/13)

June 13, 2011
In a new report issued for World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) warns that a staggeringly high number of children are still caught in hazardous work – some 115 million of the world’s 215 million child labourers– and calls for urgent action to halt the practice.
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NTSB unveils its new "Most Wanted List" (6/23)

June 23, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today announced its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives.
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Drifting pesticides may endanger people in nearby workplaces (6/14)

June 14, 2011
People who work near fields sprayed with pesticides face an increased risk for Parkinson's disease, a new study has found.
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Res construction employers get three months to phase in new fall protection rules (6/13)

June 13, 2011
OSHA has announced a three-month phase-in period to allow residential construction employers to come into compliance with the Agency's new directive to provide residential construction workers with fall protection.
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Reusable respirators

June 7, 2011
Moldex introduces the new easy-to-wear 7000 half-mask and 9000 full-face series. These reusable respirators are completely free of metal parts, are PVC-Free and feature lighter weight, fewer parts, less maintenance,
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Stereo earmuff

June 7, 2011
Howard Leight’s new Sync™ stereo earmuff provides proper levels of hearing protection, high-fidelity sound, and the ability to listen to portable audio devices and MP3 players safely at work. For
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Universal access to HIV treatment remains elusive (6/13)

June 13, 2011
While more people than ever are accessing HIV treatment – including an estimated 420,000-460,000 children – millions who need care are not receiving it, according to a new report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
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Mine rescuers test their skills in Kentucky this week (6/13)

June 13, 2011
Rescuers will brave a mine fire and a collapsed roof to locate and rescue missing miners Wednesday and Thursday in Maysville, Kentucky. Fortunately, it’ll be a drill, not an emergency.
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Wet concrete wall collapse kills one worker, injures three (6/13)

June 13, 2011
Two Wisconsin companies failed to adequately brace formwork while pouring walls, leading to the collapse of a wet concrete wall that killed a worker at a building site in 2010, according to an OSHA investigation.
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Simple step could have saved NY construction worker, says OSHA (6/20)

June 20, 2011
Taking a “simple and obvious precaution” could have prevented the death of a worker at a NY construction site, according to Kay Gee, OSHA’s area director in Manhattan.
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NAOSH and I2P2 meetings ahead (6/13)

June 13, 2011
OSHA will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) on June 21-22 in Washington, D.C.
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Higher lung cancer risk for women workers in certain fields (6/20)

June 20, 2011
Women who work in several occupations and industries have a higher-than-average chance of dying of lung cancer, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
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Triple fatality lands W.V. titanium manufacturer in SVEP (6/20)

June 20, 2011
An OSHA investigation following an explosion and fire that killed three workers has resulted in the agency citing AL Solutions Inc. of West Virginia for exposing workers to workplace safety and health hazards.
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NTSB: Cell phone use lead to fatal "Duck Boat" accident (6/22)

June 22, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday determined that a 2010 accident on the Delaware River that killed two people and injured numerous others occurred because a tugboat mate was using his cell phone and lap top computer while towing a barge up the river.
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APHA recognizes top public health achievements in 21st century (6/13)

June 13, 2011
Vaccines, infectious disease prevention and anti-tobacco efforts hold the top three slots in the list of top ten public health achievements released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Researchers ID back pain risk factors (6/2)

June 2, 2011
Musculoskeletal pain, obesity, and smoking are among the factors associated with an increased risk of work disability due to low back disorders, reports a study in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
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Record-breaking attendance at ASSE's Safety 2011 (6/16)

June 16, 2011
Thousands of people from more than 40 countries met in Chicago this week for the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition, setting a record high attendance and helping the ASSE celebrate its 100th birthday.
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Feds crack down on NJ's farm use of child ag workers (6/13)

June 13, 2011
A New Jersey farm’s use of children younger than 12 years of age to do agricultural work was just one of the violations found during investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
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Aging and Work: How old is too old? (6/8)

L. Casey Chosewood MD, NIOSH
June 8, 2011
How old is too old when it comes to work? No simple answer will suffice.
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OSHA sues S.C. real estate company over whistleblower termination (6/16)

June 16, 2011
OSHA has sued a South Carolina real estate management company CMM Realty Inc. for allegedly firing an employee who voiced and reported workplace and environmental concerns regarding asbestos at one of the company's worksites.
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Report from Safety 2011 (6/14)

June 14, 2011
Live from Chicago ISHN’s coverage of the 2011 American Society of Safety Engineers’ Professional Development Conference and Expo continues…
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True Flex Knee Pads

Knee pads

June 7, 2011
The True Flex knee pads are lightweight, tough safety knee pads that provide the ultimate in comfort and protection. Uniquely jointed to move with the natural motion of the knee,
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Hispanics at greater risk of mercury poisoning (6/16)

June 16, 2011
An analysis of several studies conducted among Hispanics in the United States reveal that they are at a higher risk of exposure to toxic mercury pollution because of a combination of cultural, economic and linguistic factors.
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Sharp decrease in number of on-duty firefighter deaths (6/14)

June 14, 2011
A report released yesterday by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that on-duty firefighter fatalities are at their lowest level since 1977 – the year the NFPA began conducting its annual study.
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Did Safety get left in Green's dust? (6/14)

June 14, 2011
Although environmental responsibility and occupational safety have a lot in common -- such as the fact that both are both related to behavior changes – “green” has “bolted into the limelight” while occupational safety has remained a niche topic of interest mainly to industrial hygienists, regulators and technical experts.
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ADA-compliant Braille signs

June 7, 2011
Accuform’s non-glare and easy-to-read Braille signs help companies comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III for Signage: “Signs designating permanent rooms and spaces…must have raised and Brailled letters,
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Maine bans texting while driving (6/7)

June 7, 2011
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is commending Maine Governor Paul LePage for signing a strong new law that prohibits texting while driving.
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ASSE recognizes Ashok Garlapati as 2011 Safety Professional of the Year (6/16)

June 16, 2011
In recognition of his continued efforts to enhance workplace safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named Ashok Garlapati, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), of ASSE’s Kuwait Chapter as the recipient of the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award for the year 2011.
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Auto-darkening welding filter

June 7, 2011
The Jackson Safety W60 TrueSight is a new auto-darkening filter (ADF) for welders that offers quick one-touch mode adjustment, intuitive digital controls and improved visibility. It features separate buttons —
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Work boot

June 7, 2011
For Fall 2011, Wolverine is paying homage to its more than 125-year history with a new line of made-in-the-USA work boots, including the men’s Northman. Built of genuine Horween leather
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Nevada becomes 34th state to ban texting while driving (6/22)

June 22, 2011
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has signed a tough new law that prohibits talking or texting on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
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OSHA seeks comments on proposed injury and illness reporting requirements (6/23)

June 22, 2011
OSHA has announced in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking an update and revision of two aspects of the agency's recordkeeping and reporting requirements for work-related injuries and illnesses.
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Hydrogen gas leak, combust dust caused fatal Hoeganaes blast - CSB (6/6)

June 6, 2011
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said its ongoing investigation has revealed that the explosion at the Hoeganaes facility in Gallatin, Tennessee was caused by hydrogen gas leaking into a trench from a large hole in a vent pipe -- but that combustible dust played a part as well.
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OSHA renews partnership with Ford Motor Co. (6/6)

June 6, 2011
Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels has signed an agreement renewing OSHA's partnership with Ford Motor Co., the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and Automotive Component Holdings LLC, and welcoming the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a new partner.
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FR carpenter jean

June 7, 2011
Workrite’s Dickies® FR carpenter jean combines Workrite’s expertise in high quality flame-resistant garments with Dickies popular styling. It’s made from 14 oz. pre-washed 100% cotton Indura FR fabric and features
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Garment selection software

June 7, 2011
New SafeSPEC™ 2.0 from DuPont is a powerful online tool that helps you choose garments that offer protection for your people from thousands of chemical hazards. Evaluate up to 5
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Protective sunglasses

June 7, 2011
Wiley X® Eyewear has expanded its popular Active Series™ of performance sunglasses with the stylish new Flare™. Those with a “flair” for fashion will appreciate this new model’s attractive styling.
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At the A+A 2011 trade fair, manufacturers will showcase professional clothing designed specifically for women (6/6)

Kirsten Rein
June 6, 2011
The number of women working in industry and trade is growing slowly but steadily. The most popular professions include gardening, carpentry and joinery, painting, tiling and mechatronics.
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ASSE launches sustainability center (6/2)

June 2, 2011
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has announced plans to launch a new Center for Safety and Health in Sustainability (CSHS) at the group’s Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition, Safety 2011, in June.
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Multinationals value workforce health, survey finds (6/8)

June 8, 2011
Faced with rising health care costs and a growing concern over the health of their employees, a vast majority of multinational organizations plan to place a higher priority on workforce health initiatives and the overall well-being of their workers over the next few years.
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Justice Dept. reaches ADA settlement with Wells Fargo (6/8)

June 8, 2011
The Justice Department has announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Wells Fargo & Company to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities to Wells Fargo’s services nationwide.
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Construction safety committee gets new faces (6/8)

June 8, 2011
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis yesterday announced the appointment of eight new members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
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Number of salmonella cases up, not down in U.S. (6/8)

June 8, 2011
Salmonella infections have not decreased during the past 15 years and have instead risen by 10 percent in recent years, according to a new Vital Signs report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Feds name new cancer-causers (6/13)

June 13, 2011
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last week added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document that identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for cancer.
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Community health group backs safe streets bill (6/13)

June 13, 2011
The Trust for America's Health (TFAH) applauds Senator Tom Harkin (IA) for introducing the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011.
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United Airlines skips drug testing for employees in safety-sensitive positions (6/21)

June 21, 2011
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess a $584,375 civil penalty against United Airlines, Inc. for allegedly violating FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) regulations for random drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive employees.
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Fat substitutes linked to weight gain (6/21)

June 21, 2011
Synthetic fat substitutes used in low-calorie potato chips and other foods could backfire and contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
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Few parents take simple step to reduce water park infection risk (6/21)

June 21, 2011
A new poll by University of Michigan researchers found that few parents make their children shower before using water parks – leaving them and other water park visitors at greater risk of getting infections from the water.
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Trench cave-in kills one worker, injures another in Ohio (6/21)

June 21, 2011
OSHA has cited Bontrager Excavating LTD in Uniontown for two alleged willful, two serious and one repeat safety violation for failing to protect workers from cave-ins during trenching operations.
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FDA unveils new cigarette warning labels with graphic images (6/21)

June 21, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today unveiled nine new and graphic health warnings – one of which will be required to appear on every pack and carton of cigarettes sold in the United States and used in every cigarette advertisement no later than September, 2012.
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Advocacy group backs msd column (6/21)

June 21, 2011
A national consumer advocacy group is calling on OSHA to enact its plan to track musculoskeletal disease, saying that it would not be overly burdensome to small businesses.
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Report from Safety 2011 (6/13)

June 13, 2011
We are reporting live from the sprawling McCormick Place expo hall in cool, sunny Chicago at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition. Chicago is home of ASSE HQ (Des Plaines actually) and the Windy City is replete with street corner banners heralding ASSE’s 100th anniversary.
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More work, less time bigger job worries than recession (6/9)

June 9, 2011
Just as employees have gotten comfortable with the idea of work life flexibility, worrying less about the impact it has on their paychecks or careers, new research shows increased workloads or no time are now the biggest obstacles.
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Brain cancer warnings won't stop cell phone users (6/15)

June 15, 2011
Despite warnings from the World Health Organization that cell phone use could be associated with some risk for brain cancer, 73% of U.S. voters say they will not alter their cell phone usage.
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EPA head defends Clean Air Act, slams "special interests" who claim mercury isn't a toxin (6/15)

June 15, 2011
The following is the recent testimony of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works:
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NY CSP wins top honors in ASSE essay contest (6/23)

June 23, 2011
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced that a 20-year ASSE member from Uniondale, NY took the top prize in the ASSE’s written essay contest this year.
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Retractable lanyard

June 7, 2011
The 3M™ G-Series retractable lanyards have a lightweight design. Except where noted, the hardware of the G-Series retractable features 3600 lb. gate rating and the internal working components are machined
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