https://www.ishn.com/rss/2616 en-us The DPA Buying Group is pleased to welcome twenty new distributor members to its safety & public safety product divisions.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113184 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:42:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113184-dpa-buying-group-adds-25-new-safety-distributors-suppliers Telling employees to watch their step isn’t enough to eliminate slip, trip and fall injuries in production areas. Like other safety hazards, slip, trip and fall hazards can be identified and in many cases eliminated.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/111216 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/111216-implement-a-floor-safety-plan-to-prevent-slips-trips-falls Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it acquired Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC). Execution of the transaction was completed on October 1, 2018. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109744 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109744-motion-industries-acquires-hydraulic-supply-company Headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, BlackHawk is a leading distributor of cutting tools, abrasives and industrial MRO products used in manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, auto aftermarket, construction, general industrial, medical and agriculture applications. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109743 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109743-snow-phipps-group-acquires-blackhawk-industrial-distribution AD, the contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group, announced the completion of the transition of ownership from AD’s long-time Chairman & CEO, Bill Weisberg, to the buying group’s distributor members.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109742 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109742-ad-completes-planned-transition-to-member-ownership Two-thirds of business economists in the U.S. expect a recession to begin by the end of 2020, with trade policy presenting the greatest risk to the expansion, according to a new survey reported by Bloomberg. So you can keep the panic button under lock and key.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109741 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109741-the-next-recession-is-coming-by-2021 http://www.ishn.com/articles/109740 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109740-can-distributors-win-as-the-experience-store OSHA cited Cedar Fair LP – which operates as Cedar Point – for failing to protect workers from fall hazards after an employee suffered serious injuries at its Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park. The company faces proposed penalties of $142,270 for one willful and one serious safety violation, the maximum penalties allowed under the law.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109739 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109739-osha-enforcement-is-not-letting-up http://www.ishn.com/articles/109738 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109738-you-need-a-process-technology-behind-downloading-leads The agency remains in a state of flux as of mid-October. Scott Mugno, the nominee to be OSHA’s top boss, still has not been confirmed. The chief of staff position is vacant. There are no senior advisors. One of two deputies is missing. Four regional administrators are in temporary “acting” roles. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109737 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109737-osha-emphasis-points-in-2018 http://www.ishn.com/articles/109736 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109736-y-berger-company-ab-brings-eureka-gloves-to-the-us No doubt the U.S. economy is in a boom, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The Conference Board reports the highest levels of job satisfaction in more than a decade. The ratio between the unemployment level and the number of job vacancies is at its lowest level in a half-century

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/109735 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109735-so-why-is-the-economy-booming http://www.ishn.com/articles/109734 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109734-in-search-of-omnichannel-excellence http://www.ishn.com/articles/109723 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/109723-klein-tools-buys-ergodyne-to-take-advantage-of-an-evolving-ecosystem The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has announced two new online training programs for safety sales and marketing professionals. The new courses are part of ISEA’s strategic initiative to provide quality professional development programs to broaden knowledge and competency in occupational health and safety.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/108398 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108398-iseas-new-online-training-courses-for-safety-sales-professionals http://www.ishn.com/articles/108397 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108397-msa-safety-incorporated-2017-revenue-up-4 http://www.ishn.com/articles/108396 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108396-iot-resupply-buttons-benefit-vendor-managed-inventory-programs http://www.ishn.com/articles/108395 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108395-nd-annual-ad-ecommerce-summit-an-ever-evolving-digital-world http://www.ishn.com/articles/108394 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108394-the-black-hole-lead-crisis-do-you-know-where-your-leads-are http://www.ishn.com/articles/108393 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108393-fastenal-reports-2017-annual-and-fourth-quarter-earnings http://www.ishn.com/articles/108392 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/108392-annual-grainger-show-attracts-12000 From the ASSE to the VPPA, occupational safety and health organizations have a busy year planned for conferences that will educate and enlighten safety and health professionals - as well as provide you with opportunities to network with you rfellow OSH pros. Here's a list of upcoming conferences in 2018.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107842 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107842-conferences For the 1st time since the middle of 2014, the U.S. economy has sustained 3% growth for two consecutive quarters, providing strong momentum into next year. The current Conference Board forecast calls for 2.8 percent growth during the final quarter of 2017 and 2.5% growth in 2018.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107845 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107845-strong-growth-trajectory-for-the-us-economy-continues-in-2018 QSSP increases the knowledge and competency of safety sales professionals, which in turn, builds trust and credibility in the customer relationship. The resulting partnership can be instrumental in reducing injury and illness in the workplace.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107844 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107844-heads-up-here-are-upcoming-qssp-classes The largest annual global survey of environment, health and safety directors says that EHS budgets will increase by an average of 5.4% in 2018. This is according to a survey of 382 EHS directors by independent research firm Verdantix in 31 countries and 25 industries worldwide.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107843 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107843-survey-finds-worldwide-ehs-budgets-to-increase-54-in-2018 The economy rolled on in the third quarter of 2017, growing by 3%, despite the hurricanes that battered the United States during the quarter.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107841 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107841-kiplingers-latest-forecast-for-the-gdp-growth-rate Save the date for the International Safety Equipment Association’s (ISEA) 2018 Executive Summit, May 6 – 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City, within the Washington DC Metro Area.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107840 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107840-safety-industry-summit-set-for-may-6-8 ISEA 121, Dropped Object Prevention Solutions will circulate for consensus approval and public review by end of 2017 with expected publication of a final, approved standard at end of 1Q 2018.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107839 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107839-update-on-isea-standards The Fenix brand has successfully entered the major outdoor/military/law enforcement markets, and is sold to more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. With manufacturing based in Shenzhen, China, Fenix creates unique products in a company-owned facility, and exceeds industry standards with additional in-house testing protocols.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107838 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107838-fenix-light-limited-expands-into-industrial-safety-market Investors will have to be careful next year as potential stalling economies in the U.S. and China, along with rising global inflation and tighter monetary policy, could make for a “tricky” 2018, according to Morgan Stanley.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/107837 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/107837-morgan-stanley-predicts-2018-will-be-tricky-for-global-economies