2013 April

Keeping cool behind the arc

How to avoid heat stress when welding

April 2, 2013

With the summer months just around the corner and global temperatures continuing to rise, heat stress should be on the top of all employers’ minds.

How to identify spaces & machinery requiring hazard markings

Lindsay Lyons

April 2, 2013

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An easy way to update identification and other forms of signage is to incorporate an identification audit into the routine safety audit.

Keep your “body armor” healthy

Work creams protect against contact dermatitis

Armand Coppotelli Myra Montgomery

April 2, 2013

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Employees in the modern day workforce face their daily battles often equipped with protection that is only between .05mm and 1.5mm thick!

Work strain & heat stress

Make sure clothing cools down workers

Beth Clagg

April 2, 2013

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Moisture management, wicking, sweat-fighting, high performance, breathable…these are all terms that are becoming more well-known beyond just the typical sports industry.

Finding safety’s tipping point

Use a “change network” of connectors, salespeople and mavens

Greg Rodway

April 2, 2013

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Imagine, you have just been deployed to an onshore production operation and charged with improving contractor safety in a geographically spread operation.

Don’t flash that blade

Employees need to give up open-bladed knives

Laura Wissan

April 2, 2013

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Employers no longer consider a cut an acceptable consequence of the job.

Embed LOTO knowledge before baby boomers retire

Danielle Gallo

April 2, 2013

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Lockout-tagout goes beyond just purchasing padlocks, tags and lockout devices.

PPE vending machines cut costs; increase access

Laura Proctor Mario Jakus

April 2, 2013

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Americans have used vending machines for years to purchase soft drinks, snacks, lottery tickets and a range of consumer products.

Analytic tools reveal much about your safety program

Safety management software is one tool available that can help safety professionals consolidate this data and improve the safety decision-making process.

Claire Epstein

April 2, 2013

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In today’s information world, health, safety and industrial hygiene professionals are continually confronted with the challenge to gather, review and act wisely based on various types of data.

3 critical questions to ask about oil and gas industry safety

Candace Adrian

April 2, 2013

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According to a six-year fatal occupational injuries census conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, oil and gas workers in the Gulf countries could be up to seven times more likely to be fatally injured than workers in other industry sectors.

Protect your machine operators

Risk assessments lead to guarding options

Eric Esson

April 2, 2013

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Light curtains, laser scanners and other presence-sensing devices have long been a common method of guarding industrial manufacturing processes.

Worker’s Memorial Day

“The pain and suffering never goes away”

Dave Johnson

March 26, 2013

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ISHN interviewed Kent McElhattan, chairman of Industrial Scientific, about Workers’ Memorial Day, which will be observed Sunday, April 28^th. Q: When did you first become aware of Workers Memorial Day, Kent?

ASSE’s Safety 2013

The conference has targeted educational sessions divided into distinct topic tracks and experience levels.

April 2, 2013

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There is no other event in the WORLD that allows the opportunity to meet as many other safety professionals, get questions answered, and truly expand the horizon for the environmental, health, and safety profession.”

Hot and humid conditions put workers at risk

OSHA General Duty Clause states that employers have a duty to protect workers from recognized serious hazards in the workplace

Kent Shea

April 2, 2013

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Is global warming causing more heat-related illnesses in the workforce today or are work-related tasks and personal protective clothing causing more heat-related illnesses?

Customize LOTO products with employee names & photos

Matt Dudegon

April 2, 2013

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Communication is a vital component to any lockout-tagout (LOTO) program.

Get acquainted with global databases

It’s a new world for your worksite chemical management

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

April 2, 2013

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Driven primarily by GHS (Global Harmonization System for chemical management), managing workplace chemicals is undergoing profound global change.

Safety culture becomes a cliché

Over-exposure leads to the loss of meaning

Dave Johnson

April 2, 2013

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They say First Lady Michelle Obama is getting too much publicity and she’s over-exposed, kind of like Lady Gaga.

Are you driven to achieve?

Exploring the motivational forces at work in your workplace

James E. Leemann Ph.D.

April 2, 2013

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Have you ever wondered what motivates you and the people you work with and for?

Is your confined space rescue team prepared for the worst?

Pat Furr

April 2, 2013

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If you are tasked with administering the “permit required confined space” (PRCS) program at your workplace, you know that it can be a daunting job.

Fall protection platform

April 2, 2013

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OSHA- and CSA-compliant Easi-Dec Window-Dec from Kee® Safety features a self-locking pulley system to lift replacement windows into position on one- and two-story buildings

Restricted space fall protection

April 2, 2013

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The Restricted Space Fall Protection is free standing, easily portable and provides fall protection for up to two workers.

Wireless shower solutions

April 2, 2013

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Smart wireless safety shower solutions from Emerson provide activation notification for better response in an emergency

Welding helmet

April 2, 2013

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Kimberly-Clark Professional is expanding the Jackson Safety line of welding helmets with two offerings

Tool organization

April 2, 2013

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Store-Drawers™ complement your 5S program and elevate productivity through visual management and organization of tools

Supplied air respirators

April 2, 2013

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Interactive Safety Products, Inc. now offers Pureflo Supplied Air Respirators for grinding, welding and painting.

Separate water supplies

April 2, 2013

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The Speakman SEF-1850 is a revolutionary product combining a single-hole installation faucet with an independently operated eyewash.

Self-retracting lifeline

April 2, 2013

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The Leading Edge Blocfor® AES self-retracting lifeline is especially made to use in applications where falls may occur over an edge

Self-contained eyewash

April 2, 2013

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Encon’s Aquarion® Self-Contained Eyewash offers a sleek, slim design and an innovative mounting method for use on any wall, tight hallway, column

RFID-enabled lanyard

April 2, 2013

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MSA’s Workman Self-Retracting Lanyard offers lightweight, durable thermoplastic housing for years of dependable service

Optimal face coverage

April 2, 2013

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Bradley’s new HALO eye/face wash provides effective emergency relief.

Multi-post suspension system

April 2, 2013

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The Multiple-Post Suspension System provides space-efficient fall protection for areas with limited installation space.

Modular design lanyard

April 2, 2013

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Light, strong and durable, the DBI-SALA® EZ-Stop™ Lanyard offers a modular design with components that can be replaced individually

Lockout-tagout training video

April 2, 2013

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Brady’s “Lockout/Tagout: Global Best Practice Training” is a 25-minute training video that speaks to the many global regulations that focus on lockout and the importance of implementing a comprehensive plan.

Inverted eyewash streams

April 2, 2013

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Axion™ MSR by Haws® is an eye/face wash system specifically designed to operate in concert with standard healthcare protocols

Invert mud glove

April 2, 2013

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Southern Glove’s Mud Dawg™ glove is for use where oil drilling exposes the skin to mud and petrochemicals.

Horizontal lifelines

April 2, 2013

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Rooftop Anchor Inc. designs, manufactures and installs horizontal lifelines fall protections systems.

Hand hygiene dispenser

April 2, 2013

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STOKO® Refresh 4 in 1 hand hygiene dispenser offers a choice of automatic touch-free or manual dispensers that can share the same cartridge refills

Gravity flow eyewash

April 2, 2013

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Sellstrom’s Gravit-Eye™ self-contained 16-gallon gravity flow eyewash unit uses gravity to deliver water through dual spray heads

Gatorade industrial powders

April 2, 2013

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Hydrate your whole crew with our easy-to-order Gatorade Industrial Powders.

Full-body harness

April 2, 2013

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The new Miller AirCore™ Harness from Honeywell Safety Products combines comfort features with functional components.

Fog-resistant goggles

April 2, 2013

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Wheelz® goggles by Gateway Safety were designed specifically to fight fogging with a patented Whirlwind™ ventilation system, which circulates air through the inner frame area between the face and lens.

Fire & gas detection

April 2, 2013

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Sierra Monitor’s Sentry IT Fire and Gas Detection System’s capability of simultaneous interface via RS-485 Modbus, Analog 4-20

Eyewear rim system

April 2, 2013

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Wiley X®, Inc. has launched its innovative Rx Rim System for 2013, expanding prescription lens ranges for its popular Climate Control

Cooling vest

April 2, 2013

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The Steele Cooling Vest is a proven solution to heat stress.

Dual-retracting lanyard

April 2, 2013

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RTC’s Dual SRL, designed for vertical fall arrest, is a dual retracting lanyard that helps minimize tripping hazards and shortens free fall distance.

Anti-fog inserts

April 2, 2013

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Anti-Fog Inserts for NORTH 5400-7600 series respirators are now available exclusively from Maric Performance LLC

Aerosol monitors

April 2, 2013

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TSI expands its innovative line of DustTrak Aerosol Monitors with the introduction of the DustTrak II Model 8530EP

3M Peltor X Series Earmuffs

April 2, 2013

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3M Peltor X Series Earmuffs are built with new ear cushion foam technology and earcups that tilt for optimum efficiency and comfort.

ON DEMAND: We know that you have a lot of questions about flame resistant/arc-rated (FR/AR) garments and how to properly care for and maintain them.

CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training recently launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS); a free resource that can be used to strengthen jobsite safety climate to help reduce adverse safety outcomes.

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