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How to manage gas hazard risks in confined spaces

Confined space work is not limited to descending into compact areas, so it’s important to be prepared for safety both above and below ground.




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Business continuity and fire safety top of agenda for European chemicals giant

OXEA, part of the Oman Oil Company, is a leading chemicals manufacturer with operations around the globe. Its specialist products go towards making high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, printing inks and plastics.




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Roofers, linemen, oil and gas workers among top 10 most dangerous jobs

Every year, AdvisorSmith researches the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The list doesn’t usually vary by too much, but there are some statistics worth a second look in the current list, which uses data from 2014-2018.




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Blackline Safety brings together organizations committed to workplace safety with Blackline Collective

Through cross-industry partnership, Blackline Collective empowers leaders with a forum to share experiences, best practices and strategies that improve worker safety, efficiency and quality




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Blackline Safety reports 50% growth in fire-hazmat business

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone.




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Magid and CarbonX partner to co-brand Line of FR garments introducing Magid® FR by CarbonX®

National PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid has partnered with flame-resistant (FR) PPE and apparel company CarbonX to co-brand a line of FR garments that they’re calling Magid® FR by CarbonX®.




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Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says it is “encouraged” after seeing newly released data that shows a continued decrease in occupational injuries and illnesses, but thinks even more can be done to protect workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 9 that workplace injuries and illnesses at private industry employers were down by 48,500 cases in 2016 compared to the previous year.




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KPA unveils contractor management to streamline third-party compliance and reduce risk

Contractor Management is a standalone solution that works within KPA’s Flex software suite for an all-in-one solution to manage compliance and workplace EHS.




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Northern Ireland Water selects Blackline Safety devices to keep workers connected in real-time

Northern Ireland Water has purchased more than 700 connected wearable devices by leading safety technology provider Blackline Safety Corp. for its frontline workers.




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Blackline Safety to unveil first-of-their-kind safety wearables at ADIPEC




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Blackline Safety wins $3.5 million deal with leading North American energy company to protect over 850 workers

The company selected Blackline Safety to provide more than 850 G7x cloud-connected wearable safety devices for their workforce.




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New product seal to ensure genuine SLIPNOT™

SLIPNOT announces logo will appear on all products. 




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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. marks 70 years in business

The Wisconsin company's safety & regulatory compliance solutions have expanded through three generations of leadership.




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How to protect lone workers who deal with confined spaces and fall risk

Regardless of the specific industry or job, lone workers face unique occupational risks due to their isolation from others.




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Blackline Safety unveils new and improved features for G6 Single-Gas Detector

G6 will be on display at a global marketing roadshow at both the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans from October 23-35, and A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany from October 24-27.




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OSHA: Worker's amputation caused by lack of machine guards

The OSHA investigation determined that the Texas plant's operator failed to install required machine guards or locking devices, exposing workers to hazardous contact with moving machine parts.




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What’s your confined space rescue plan?

Learn about the different types of confined space rescue procedures and why it is important to develop an effective confined space rescue plan.




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Maintaining worker safety on the packaging line

 Protecting them from on-the-job injuries goes hand in hand with a facility’s success. To maintain productivity levels and revenue, you must minimize workplace hazards.




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Cost-effective strategies to safeguard your construction business

To reduce the number of delays in a project, you should build reliable processes that facilitate the completion of projects on time and in order. 




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Process safety management - the business case

Simply stated, process safety is a management system implemented to prevent major incidents involving hazardous materials. It is necessary for managing complex process operations. An effective process safety management system focuses on three important aspects of your business:




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Machine risk assessments vs. safeguarding assessments

When it comes to accidents, manufacturing ranks second highest of all industries. That comes despite OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. A key culprit is unguarded hazardous machinery. 




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ISEA’s new online training courses for safety sales professionals

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.




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Epicore Biosystems to deploy connected hydration globally to Chevron's frontline workers

Connected Hydration is a sweat-sensing wearable biosensor and cloud analytics solution that measures sweat loss, sodium loss, skin temperature, and movement to provide actionable rehydration strategies in real time to industrial workers ahead of adverse dehydration events. 




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GPS Insight Named 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award Winner by Business Intelligence Group

Companies such as GPS Insight that were bestowed with the Sustainability Leadership Award are those that have made sustainability a central aspect of their operations and goals.




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Winterization as a defense: Protecting your machinery from corrosion

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.




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What happens in the boardroom affects the front line

The union steward had just recounted an incident where a supervisor asked one of his workers to step into standing water to work on corroded gauges near the coker. The work needed to be done immediately as it would delay ongoing maintenance on the fractionator to take on different stock feed.




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5 business lessons learned amid COVID-19

If there’s one thing the global business community has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to ebb, flow and unfold on the daily, wreaking having on bottom lines in every corner of the world in its wake, it’s the outright imperative for companies to be agile “from top to bottom.”




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Plan your expo visits with online tools, floorplan

With more than 500 exhibitors showing their products and services at the ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition, it’s not a bad idea to plan your itinerary in advance, so you won’t miss something you really want to see.




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Globe and Mail highlights Blackline Safety’s G7 wearable as a winning product, propelling Canada’s top growing companies

The G7 connected wearable from Blackline Safety (TSX.V: BLN) was one of five products highlighted by the Globe and Mail in their new Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing companies. Having earned position No. 231 on the ranking, Blackline achieved a three-year revenue growth of 145%.




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How to monitor workers in a confined space

With technology incorporated in nearly every aspect of our lives, you’ve probably wondered more than once whether someone was watching your every move. 




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Giving frontline workers a voice: Q&A with Robin Fleming, CEO of ANVL

Why is ANVL’s product called an analysis and communications platform? Because it is a software solutions product with mobile apps in the hands of front line users, an app web-based for managers, and the back-end part is a platform to analyze data from workers. It’s a logic engine.




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September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.




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STUDSON cooling helmet liner

Head protection for staying cool on the job




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Maintaining a pristine environment: Cleanroom contamination control

It is vital to understand the essential cleaning procedures and proper PPE protocols for maintaining a pristine cleanroom environment.




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How to determine which fall protection harness is the right one

Thorough training can ensure workers are using the right harness for them in terms of equipment and fit.




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$10.5M in funding available to support mine safety, health training, education

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.




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Keeping workers safe at height with horizontal lifeline systems

This article delves into the components of a horizontal lifeline system, their application, and why it's often best to consult with a fall protection expert before making your final choice.




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Winning business through Safety

One sweeping glance across the Seattle skyline is enough to see that something is happening in the area. If a region’s tower crane count is any indication of economic growth, then companies should pay attention to the Pacific Northwest.




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OSHA reports decline in worker death investigations

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.




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Phocus combines hydration, energy

Experts suspect that the future is bright for both the energy drink and sparkling water market, Phocus is looking to be the go-to solution for consumers seeking both.




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SGWS highlights generation wine trends

As younger adults consume less wine, baby boomers dominant wine consumption, in part because they’re still the largest generation by population.




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Research shows males age 60 and older more involved with wine

Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions conducted its second annual wine survey, this year honing in on U.S. wine drinker attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends related to beverage alcohol consumption and health.




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The who’s who of online wine shoppers

With wine capturing high eCommerce user penetration in the past couple of years, experts examine the demographic factors and consumer behavior driving online wine purchases.




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Treasury Wine Estates, Hello Sunshine partner on new wine line

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), Melbourne, Australia, announced the launch of its new line of premium wines, Drop of Sunshine, in partnership with Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine, a multi-channel media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. 




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Barefoot Wine, Simone Biles team up for NFL game day experience

Consumers have the chance to win an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch the Green Bay Packers play the Chicago Bears on Nov. 17 with Simone Biles, whose husband plays for the Chicago Bears and formerly played for the Packers.




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EndFlex engineers customizable robotic pick and place cells

The latest addition to EndFlex’s lineup of case and tray packing machines is the PKR modular pick and place cell with delta robot. 




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Neck banding machine from Deitz Co. automatically applies shrinkbands to tiny bottles

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. 




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Vitamins, minerals play starring role in functional beverages

The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated consumer interest in vitamins and minerals. Experts note that more of today’s consumers are awakening  to “better-for-you” (BFY) beverage trends as they continue to seek drinks that provide fortification




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2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Total milk looks to stabilize volume declines

This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy drinks and alternatives notes that total milk, comprised of dairy, plant and all other milks, looks to stabilize volume declines.




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Gnarly Head x Grateful Dead wines feature holographic labels

Gnarly Head wines and the Grateful Dead announced three new limited-release wine offerings packaged in eye-catching bottles that rock two of the band’s most beloved icons in shimmering holographic labels, the company says.