health and food Telemedicine and case management services By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 RMI Access Telemedicine and Case Management provide 24/7 year-round access to licensed medical providers trained in industrial injury management in all 50 states. The telemedicine service gives workers access via chat or video – or telephone if internet service is unavailable. Full Article
health and food Welding safety sensor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The RKC-500 Detect-A-Finger drop-probe device prevents welding machinery from starting its stroke if a finger or hand is detected in the point-of-operation area. Key components are a sensing probe module with a rod shaped to fit over or around the work piece and a control module. Full Article
health and food Built-in stop panel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 When a potentially dangerous process requires synchronous action by both hands to release or maintain the operation of a machine, the Duelco line of 2 Hand Control Stations with E-Stop button will effectively ensure the protection of the operator. Full Article
health and food Safety mat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Using weight sensors, pressure-sensitive safety mats detect the presence of workers, vehicles, or production materials and trigger an emergency stop that removes power from hazardous machinery. Only by removing pressure from the mat and switching on the control unit will power be restored to the machine. Full Article
health and food Elevator purification system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 CleanCab is an elevator purification device powered by ActivePure Technology, which is proven to neutralize viruses in the air and on surfaces – including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The system provides active 24/7 year-round disinfection by pulling oxygen and water molecules in the air through ActivePure’s patented honeycomb matrix where powerful oxidizers, known as ActivePure molecules, are created. Full Article
health and food Light curtains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Protector Series Light Curtains help safeguard employees working near industrial machinery that has the potential to cause injury. Full Article
health and food Pallet drop safety gates By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. has extended options for power, remote operation and tracking through its full line of pallet drop safety gates. New configurations work within the flow of a facility’s applications, offer no-touch environments and have custom engineered designs. Full Article
health and food Ammonia sensor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This NH3 long-life ammonia sensor works optimally regardless of how much it has been exposed to ammonia. It’s ideal in environments where ammonia could be present 24/7 – including refrigeration facilities, fertilizer manufacturing and livestock farms. Full Article
health and food Gas monitor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The G6 personal gas detector is a fully connected and intuitive solution that leverages the latest in Internet of Things cellular connectivity. Full Article
health and food Machine safeguard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:37 -0400 In the event of a power interruption, the Sensing-Saf-Start automatically disconnects power to a machine so that when power is restored, the machine won’t restart. Only after the reset button has been pressed by the machine operator can the machine be restarted. Full Article
health and food Panel system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The KNAACK Scaffold Armour is an easy-to-install panel system that converts the widely used standard 6-foot baker-style scaffold into a lockable storage solution for security on the jobsite. Full Article
health and food Industrial fan By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The CoolMan Zone Fan is designed to balance the temperature in your facility while preventing hot or cold spots. With a coverage of 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, the fan mixes air from ceiling to floor in a continuous, concise column. Full Article
health and food Light curtain mirrors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This line of mirrors, available in sizes from 18.7 to 74.8 inches, enables safety professionals to guard multiple sides of a work cell using only one emitter/receiver pair. Full Article
health and food Polymer safety barrier By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Capable of stopping impacts at levels equivalent to its steel counterparts, the GuardRite Polymer Safety Barrier is made from scratch-resistant, impact-modified polypropylene. It bends and absorbs collisions – then returns to its original shape – with little or no damage to floors, material handling equipment or the barriers themselves. Full Article
health and food Pneumatic vacuum hoist By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 These optional post hoists allow a conveyor to safely be raised and precisely positioned in elevated installations and lowered for easy access and cleaning – eliminating the need for workers to climb ladders or stairs or onto mezzanines. Full Article
health and food Spill-containment pallets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This redesigned assortment of spill-containment pallets now features a compact, space-saving design. Available in painted or galvanized steel, the pallets are designed to catch spills, leaks and drips to keep work areas safe, clean and neat. Full Article
health and food Product containment safety gate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The newly designed Roly safety gate protects people and products with a high-strength, high-visibility netting system on the ledge side gate that prevents products from falling from elevated storage systems. Full Article
health and food Emergency egress system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 NITEGLOW’s photoluminescent technology provides a way for workers and others to find lighted paths in dark work environments. NITEGLOW has anti-slip properties even when wet, adding an extra measure of safety for workers navigating in the dark. Full Article
health and food Safety gate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Model RG (Ready Gate) is an adjustable, self-closing safety gate available in two sizes, protecting guardrail openings of 16” to 26” and 24” to 40”. The gate can be field mounted and open to the right or left. Full Article
health and food Intermediate bulk container funnel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Offering a fast, safe and efficient way to refill intermediate bulk container totes, the Falcon Funnel XL model is made of chemical-resistant polyethylene. The funnel is easily fitted to a standard tote and has a storage pocket for an IBC locking lid and a discharge basin with side storage areas. Full Article
health and food Storm shelter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph. Full Article
health and food Ball lift table By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Designed to hold up to 500 pounds, this semi-powered ball transfer conveyor table allows workers to slide products on or off shelves 12 to 48 inches high without lifting. The product can be rolled onto the table and maneuvered to the desired direction. Full Article
health and food Kiln bedding cart By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Split Bedding Cart makes it safer and easier to rebrick the bottoms of kilns. The split deck gives workers increased access to materials during refractory brick installation. Full Article
health and food Fire-rated storage buildings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Ideal for storage of lithium-ion batteries, the Rack Fire Protect non-occupancy buildings are fire rated for two hours at 2,000° F. The containment facilities minimize the risk of fire spreading from damaged, malfunctioning or deep-discharged batteries to the workplace. Full Article
health and food Mesh railing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Series 9M mesh railing features a code-compliant, contemporary design and combines a modern look with the benefits of low-maintenance aluminum frames. Full Article
health and food Snow-melting mats By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 EasyHeat SnoMelter mats melt snow on stairs, driveways, sidewalks and patios, reducing the need to manually clear snow. The mats are installed below asphalt surfaces, under pavers or in concrete, and are then connected to standard 240 voltage. Full Article
health and food Island canopy hoods By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ideal for use over peninsulas, these island canopy hoods are rust proof; chemical resistant; and designed to collect and exhaust heat, steam, corrosive vapors and odors. Full Article
health and food UV-resistant coating By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Worker and plant safety can be enhanced via a new proprietary ultraviolet-resistant coating for fiberglass-reinforced polymer products. Full Article
health and food Fire door inspection process By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 To address fire door deficiencies in various work settings, use this 13-point inspection and repair process to ensure compliance with NFPA 80 standards. Full Article
health and food Absorbent wipes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The multipurpose T500 wiper is part of the Toolbox WaterWeave line. This light-duty wipe is solvent resistant; contaminant free; and combines strength, durability and absorbency. Full Article
health and food Industrial vacuum cleaner By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The VAC-U-MAX Model 55SR Submerged Recovery vacuum cleaner renders reactive powders such as metal powders used in additive manufacturing and 3D printing inert by drawing them under a level of liquid. Full Article
health and food NIOSH offers safety tips for residential construction workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries. Full Article
health and food Arizona responds to OSHA threat to take away construction oversight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Phoenix – OSHA’s threat to take away Arizona’s oversight of construction safety – prompted by alleged inadequacies in the state’s fall protection standard – is unnecessary in light of recently passed legislation, an attorney representing the state said in a May 1 letter to the federal agency. Full Article
health and food Study finds lack of safety programs in residential construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Whitewater, WI – One-third of residential construction contractors who participated in a recent study said their firms lacked written safety programs, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Full Article
health and food Arizona responds to OSHA threat of State Plan revocation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:00:00 -0400 Phoenix – As it faces losing its State Plan status, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health is standing by its assertion that the state’s fall protection standard is “as effective as” federal OSHA’s requirement. Full Article
health and food Arizona prepares for ‘expected’ rejection of state fall protection standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Phoenix – The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health believes OSHA will reject the state’s residential construction fall protection standard, and has scheduled free classes on complying with federal fall protection requirements. Full Article
health and food Fall protection website targets residential construction workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:00:00 -0500 St. Louis – In an effort to help residential construction workers stay safe, a new website is providing details on fall protection methods and equipment. Full Article
health and food Confined spaces in residential construction: OSHA publishes new fact sheet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect residential construction workers operating in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces. Full Article
health and food Window cleaning association unveils online safety guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 McLean, VA – The International Window Cleaning Association outlines hazards and best practices to help protect window cleaners on the job in its newly released field safety guide. Full Article
health and food Prevention through Design methods can make solar panel installation safer: CPWR report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD — As the use of solar energy panels continues to increase, Prevention through Design methods may help keep contractors safe during installation of the panels on small residential buildings, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR. Full Article
health and food NAHB offers resources on managing opioid misuse in residential construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In response to the particularly heavy impact the opioid crisis is having on the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builders has introduced several free resources intended to help residential construction organizations combat the issue. Full Article
health and food Washington FACE Program publishes three injury narratives in Spanish By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish. Full Article
health and food Mental health resources and training ‘underutilized’ in civil construction industry: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:55:07 -0500 Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics. Full Article
health and food CPWR: 65% of construction deaths linked to ‘Focus Four’ hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:57:57 -0500 Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says. Full Article
health and food Construction worker safety: Refresher tips from NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face. Full Article
health and food Safety leadership for residential construction: Free training from CPWR By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD — A new training program from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is aimed at helping residential construction supervisors improve their communication and leadership skills. Full Article
health and food Non-flammable baselayer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:01:00 -0500 Constructed to be truly non-flammable, the Ultimate Baselayer keeps comfortable heat in during winter conditions and extreme heat out when facing dangerous conditions. Full Article
health and food High-visibility hoodie By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:02:00 -0500 The SSCL3LZ Hoodie is an ANSI Class 3 lime hoodie-style jacket with an attached drawstring hood and zipper-front closure. Full Article
health and food Flame-resistant garments By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:03:00 -0500 GlenGuard’s flame-resistant garments provide workers with lighter, more comfortable arc-rated fabrics. Full Article
health and food Weather-repellent jacket By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:04:00 -0500 The Dragon Shield Soft Shell Jacket features an improved design that reshaped the sleeves and added shirt-style cuffs with adjustable snap closures, a drop-tail hem and stretchy shock cords with side-lock adjustments. Full Article