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ISHN April 2013 cover

2013 April

This month's issue of ISHN features tips on how workers can avoid heat stress as well as a special preview of Safety 2013.

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cover story april 2013 ishn

Keeping cool behind the arc

How to avoid heat stress when welding
Bill Gardner
April 2, 2013
One Comment
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.


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hazard markings

How to identify spaces & machinery requiring hazard markings

Lindsay Lyons
April 2, 2013
No Comments
An easy way to update identification and other forms of signage is to incorporate an identification audit into the routine safety audit.


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work cream for skin

Keep your “body armor” healthy

Work creams protect against contact dermatitis
Armand Coppotelli Myra Montgomery
April 2, 2013
One Comment
Employees in the modern day workforce face their daily battles often equipped with protection that is only between .05mm and 1.5mm thick!


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heat stress

Work strain & heat stress

Make sure clothing cools down workers
Beth Clagg
April 2, 2013
No Comments
Moisture management, wicking, sweat-fighting, high performance, breathable…these are all terms that are becoming more well-known beyond just the typical sports industry.


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safety’s tipping point

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.


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safety knives

Don’t flash that blade

Employees need to give up open-bladed knives
Laura Wissan
April 2, 2013
4 Comments
Employers no longer consider a cut an acceptable consequence of the job.


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Lockout-tagout

Embed LOTO knowledge before baby boomers retire

Danielle Gallo
April 2, 2013
No Comments
Lockout-tagout goes beyond just purchasing padlocks, tags and lockout devices.


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vending machines

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.


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Safety management software

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
No Comments
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.


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safety in the oil and gas industry

3 critical questions to ask about oil and gas industry safety

Candace Adrian
April 2, 2013
One Comment
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.


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machine operators

Protect your machine operators

Risk assessments lead to guarding options
Eric Esson
April 2, 2013
No Comments
Light curtains, laser scanners and other presence-sensing devices have long been a common method of guarding industrial manufacturing processes.


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Worker’s Memorial Day

“The pain and suffering never goes away”
Dave Johnson
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 28th. Q:  When did you first become aware of Workers Memorial Day, Kent?


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Safety 2013

ASSE’s Safety 2013

The conference has targeted educational sessions divided into distinct topic tracks and experience levels.
April 2, 2013
No Comments
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.”


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heat stress

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
One Comment
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?


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lockout/tagout products

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.


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worksite chemical management

Get acquainted with global databases

It’s a new world for your worksite chemical management
Dan markiewicz
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.


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Heat stress and welding

Safety culture becomes a cliché

Over-exposure leads to the loss of meaning
Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson
April 2, 2013
2 Comments
They say First Lady Michelle Obama is getting too much publicity and she’s over-exposed, kind of like Lady Gaga.


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workplace achievement

Are you driven to achieve?

Exploring the motivational forces at work in your workplace
James Leeman
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?


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confined space rescue team

Is your confined space rescue team prepared for the worst?

Pat Furr
April 2, 2013
One Comment
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.


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Fall protection platform

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


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Restricted Space Fall Protection

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.


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Wireless shower solutions

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


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Welding helmet

Welding helmet

April 2, 2013
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Kimberly-Clark Professional is expanding the Jackson Safety line of welding helmets with two offerings


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 Tool organization

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


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Supplied air respirators

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.


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Separate water supplies

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.


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Self-retracting lifeline

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


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Self-contained eyewash

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


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RFID-enabled lanyard

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


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HALO eye/face wash

Optimal face coverage

April 2, 2013
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Bradley’s new HALO eye/face wash provides effective emergency relief.


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Multiple-Post Suspension System

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.


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Modular design lanyard

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


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Lockout-tagout training video

Lockout-tagout training video

April 2, 2013
No Comments
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.


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eye/face wash system

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


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Invert mud glove

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.


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Horizontal lifelines

Horizontal lifelines

April 2, 2013
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Rooftop Anchor Inc. designs, manufactures and installs horizontal lifelines fall protections systems.


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Hand hygiene dispenser

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


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Gravity flow eyewash

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


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Gatorade industrial powders

Gatorade industrial powders

April 2, 2013
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Hydrate your whole crew with our easy-to-order Gatorade Industrial Powders.


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full body harness

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.


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Fog-resistant goggles

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.


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Fire & gas detection

Fire & gas detection

April 2, 2013
No Comments
Sierra Monitor’s Sentry IT Fire and Gas Detection System’s capability of simultaneous interface via RS-485 Modbus, Analog 4-20


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Eyewear rim system

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


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Steele Cooling Vest

Cooling vest

April 2, 2013
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The Steele Cooling Vest is a proven solution to heat stress.


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Dual-retracting lanyard

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.


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Anti-fog inserts

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


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Aerosol monitors

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


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3M Peltor X Series Earmuffs

3M Peltor X Series Earmuffs

April 2, 2013
No Comments
3M Peltor X Series Earmuffs are built with new ear cushion foam technology and earcups that tilt for optimum efficiency and comfort.


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