Are you OSHA-compliant? OSHA has mandated rule changes to 29 CFR 1910.269, which now requires the outer layer of clothing to be flame-resistant.

Arlington, VA — In response to a number of fatalities and serious injuries involving miners working near highwalls in recent years, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert on the associated hazards.

Boston – Shift workers have a high risk for crashes due to drowsy driving after working a night shift, according to a study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Boston – Women who work rotating night shifts face a higher risk of heart disease, indicates a study of nurses from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Hong Kong – Night shift workers are at an increased risk of becoming obese or overweight, according to new research by Chinese and Dutch scientists.

Los Angeles – Latino immigrants and African-American men are most at risk for being injured on the job, according to a study from the University of Southern California.

Washington – Although tobacco use continues to decrease among working adults overall, a significant number of workers in the construction, mining, and transportation and warehousing industries still use some form of tobacco product, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tampa, FL — COVID-19 mortality rates among adults with lower levels of education who worked in the labor, service and retail industries were nearly five times higher than other groups in 2020, results of a new study by the University of South Florida show.

Washington — OSHA is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would revise its injury and illness recordkeeping regulation.

Quincy, MA — Eighty-nine firefighters died while on duty or within 24 hours of duty last year, according to the National Fire Protection Association’s annual report.

Even if you wear prescription lenses, the new PLATINUM eyewear coating technology can repel nature’s elements from blurring your vision – for optimal acuity in any work situation.

These high-clarity lenses, called Comfort Sense Perception, are available in 17 different tints and a wide variety of SKUs. They’re adaptive for workers in outdoor or indoor environments – or a combination of both.

VS272P/VS273P Surveyor Vests offer ANSI/ISEA Type R, Class 2 performance. Constructed of lime or orange polyester mesh, the vests zip closed for easy on-and-off.

The RPB36 Series line of high-visibility workwear features a weatherproof ripstop lining that is Teflon-treated for additional durability.

Tingley recently added four new styles to its T-shirt offerings.

The ProFlex 7941 Hi-Vis Cut-Resistant Protective Arm Sleeve offers Cut Level 4 protection with a breathable, moisture-wicking material.

This High-Visibility Rain Jacket (RRWJ31 Series) is designed for wet conditions and rated for ANSI Type R Class 3.

The Mossy Oak high-visibility safety reflective vest meets ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type O, Class 2 requirements, while its camouflage pattern helps hide stains from hands and leaning against work.

The expanded SAFEGEAR PPE line of high-visibility apparel features reflective tape that meets Canadian Standards Association Z96-22 requirements.

New fabric options are available in the Westex lines of high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing. The Polartec FR Collection of high-visibility clothing now offers a Power Dry option, which provides moisture-wicking action and high breathability.

The Pyramex RLPH1 and RLPH1NS series of lightweight, high-visibility pullover hoodies provides wearers UPF 50+ sun protection and moisture-wicking capabilities. Workers stay cool while remaining protected against the sun.

The Adflo Turbo Assembly Respirator with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes up to 10,000 feet.

Portland, OR — Older workers feel more stress than their younger colleagues when employers don’t provide the support and resources necessary for employees to do their jobs well, results of a recent study from Portland State University suggest.

A Parks Associates white paper reveals that most residential security owners prioritize fast and reliable response times when choosing their systems, while highlighting the challenges and innovations security providers face to meet these expectations.

Boston — Higher levels of carbon dioxide in airplane cockpits may diminish commercial pilots’ ability to perform maneuvers, recent research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates.

HyFlex 11-515 is a work glove that combines comfort with a high-visibility DuPont Kevlar Stretch Armor liner. An orange foam nitrile-coated palm provides wearers with ANSI Level 4 abrasion resistance. “Safety yellow” Intercept Technology yarn offers visibility and dexterity for a longer life. The patented Knitted Variable Stitch Design releases tension in high-stress areas to improve comfort and fit.

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Thousands of safety professionals, thought leaders, and health and safety product and service manufacturers came together Sept. 19-21 in San Diego.

Washington – Firefighters are more likely to develop a variety of cancers than the general public, suggests a new study from NIOSH.

Cincinnati – Firefighters have an elevated risk for several major cancers, and black and Hispanic firefighters are at risk for even more types of the disease, according to research from NIOSH.

Montreal — Women employed in hairdressing, construction and accounting may face a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, a recent study out of Canada suggests.

Geneva, Switzerland — Workers exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays account for nearly a third of all non-melanoma skin cancer deaths, according to the results of a recent study.

Salem, OR — In response to “the extraordinary hazards that have been exacerbated by climate change,” Oregon OSHA has adopted a pair of emergency temporary rules that increase worker protections against wildfire smoke and high heat in employer-provided housing.

Sacramento, CA — In an effort to “enhance commercial vehicle safety” and “create consistency between state and federal regulations,” the California Highway Patrol is proposing the state adopt regulations requiring the use of electronic logging devices for commercial motor vehicle carriers involved in intrastate operations.

Silver Spring, MD — Workers in construction trades are at “significantly” higher risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than non-construction workers, according to the results of a recent study.

Despite the uncertainty and challenges it presented, however, the top security dealers held their own, and some even thrived, finding new paths and opportunities.

Several garments in the GloWear Hi-Vis Apparel Line are now available in an extra-small size.

GloWear High-Visibility Shirts provide comfort, compliance and visibility in a single garment – eliminating the need for a high-visibility vest – and are designed to withstand the elements.

The Job Sight FR apparel line consists of products that conform to the ANSI 107 standard for high visibility and flame resistance, along with the ASTM F1506 standard for flame- and arc-resistant apparel and NFPA 70E.

Itasca, IL — The Journal of Safety Research is offering free access – through February – to a special issue featuring select papers from the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium.

The Memphis Orange Kevlar 9178NFO features patent-protected, high-visibility orange DuPont Kevlar-engineered yarn.

Chicago — Coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia may be more than eight times more likely than the general public to die from black lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In the recent edition of NFPA 70E, high-resistance grounding is recognized as an arc flash reduction technology. In what way does employing HRG technology address the concern regarding arc flash?

The NEWTON EASYFIT HI-VIZ Fall Arrest Harness has a fluorescent-colored vest with reflective strips.

The Workmaster II HV High-Visibility Safety Mat clearly identifies work areas where safety is a must.

The Werner H913001 Welding High Heat Harness is specifically designed for welding applications that have potential exposure to welding spatter.

Hamilton, Ontario — A series of free guidance documents from the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety is intended to help workers and employers in essential or high-risk occupations and industries reduce their exposure to COVID-19 and curb the spread of infection.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule revising the agency’s regulation on highway rail-grade crossing action plans to require 40 states and the District of Columbia to develop and implement – and update, if applicable – FRA-approved action plans.

Last year was good, but 2018 could be great, say security integrators and security dealers who participated in the 2018 SDM Industry Forecast Study and Panel, a report that SDM has published annually since 1982. The economy is roaring.

Silver Spring, MD — At least 30 sanitation workers died from on-the-job injuries in the first seven months of this year – a 9.1% decrease from the same period last year, according to a recent Solid Waste Association of North America analysis.

Washington — OSHA has issued temporary enforcement guidelines for fit testing of powered air-purifying respirators for workers at high risk of exposure to COVID-19.