Washington — Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) has reintroduced legislation that would reduce the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours.

Boston – A coalition of workplace safety groups has released a set of recommendations for OSHA to help improve safety for temporary workers.

Washington – OSHA recently sent a memo about its Temporary Worker Initiative to regional administrators.

Temporary and contractor workers should be included in all efforts employers take to ensure the safety of workers, according to National Safety Council recommendations released Dec. 18.

Washington – The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to meet June 18 in Washington to discuss key OSHA initiatives, including best-practice language for protecting temporary workers.

Washington – An OSHA workgroup tasked with examining temporary worker safety issues is scheduled to meet monthly through November, the agency announced Aug. 18.

Washington – Both host employers and staffing firms are responsible for protecting temporary workers, OSHA administrator David Michaels stresses in a recently released video.

Washington – As part of its Temporary Worker Initiative, OSHA has released guidance documents intended to clarify training requirements and hazard communication responsibilities for employers of temporary workers.

Philadelphia – Staffing agencies that hire temporary workers need to be regulated more vigorously, and employers that use those agencies should carry a heavier load of responsibility for workers’ safety, a trio of Temple University law students concluded in a recent report examining how staffing agencies and host employers may “pass the buck” to get around proper safety training and other requirements.

Washington — NIOSH and the American Staffing Association have announced a multiyear partnership agreement to advance protections for temporary workers.

Washington — NIOSH, together with several partners, has developed a set of best practices to help employers protect temporary workers from injury and illness.

The Shark safety knife is designed so that fingers cannot reach the blade. The patented, specially designed mouth of the Fish series guides material onto and along a surgical steel blade, which slices through heavy strapping, rope and fabric.

The Fish series F3000 is a heavy-duty disposable knife with safe-cutting applications.

The K420-2SG Flash Box Opener is the tool of choice for high-volume receiving departments. Pushing the opener along a carton’s four edges cuts off the top safely and easily.

REAKTA is a heavy-duty retractable knife with a blade that locks in the “out” position when a controlled cut is made.

The Secumax 350 is a concealed-blade safety cutter with a double-sided replaceable head.

The Handy Safety Knife is a ring knife with a unique curved blade design that makes it nearly impossible for users to cut themselves – or anyone else.

The Safety Sock is a new, easy-to-use accessory that can be attached to your vehicle’s side mirror to increase your safety zone.

Stop-a-Ladder keeps extension ladders securely in place while being used on composite decking.

The sander safety scale lets workers verify that the openings between the belt and disc and the tables on sanders are 1/8-inch or less.

This three-pack of Handy Safety Knives is ideal for those who want to try several styles to determine the ideal option for their cutting tasks.

The Slice 10558 Smart-Retracting Utility Knife features Smart Retract technology and the Ergo Pull slider.

The user’s finger slips comfortably into the ring of the 10580 Precision Knife, which then rests on the knuckle.

The blade of the Ceramic Retractable Knife locks in the “out” position while a controlled cut is made.

The STANLEY and STANLEY FATMAX concealed, auto-retracting and spring-loaded safety knives complement the brand’s full range of utility knives.

The Slice 10583 Safety Cutter Ring combines an ultra-safe micro-ceramic blade with unprecedented freedom of movement for the user.

The Slice 10490 Manual Metal-Handle Utility Knife has the feel of a traditional utility knife, with a thick, heavy-texture metal handle for a comfortable grip.

The L-5 Heavy-Duty Fiberglass-Reinforced Ratchet-Lock Utility Knife with Multi-Pick has a fiberglass-reinforced handle and wraparound anti-slip grip that stand up to everyday rigors on the toughest jobsites.

The Slice 10495 EDC Folding Knife features the company’s finger-friendly blade.

The ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool helps prevent hand injuries when working with suspended loads or maneuvering objects, and maintains proper body positioning for safe handling.

Workers can keep their most commonly used tools tethered to them with three new drop safety products. The Tape Measure Jacket is designed to fit and attach to most commonly used tape measures.

The VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun with Nano Super Air Nozzle provides a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable strength.

Developed by J. J. Keller’s transportation experts, this white paper provides helpful guidance on every aspect of driver training – from obtaining a first commercial driver’s license to refresher training for veteran drivers, and more. Download your free copy.

Greenbelt, MD — An unannounced inspection blitz of commercial motor vehicles resulted in 12.6% of those checked being placed out of service for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance recently announced.

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule intended to protect drivers and passengers on motorcoaches and large buses during rollovers by enhancing the structural integrity of the vehicles.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the area safety technology may be mounted inside commercial motor vehicles and expanding the definition of “vehicle safety technology.”

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $81 million in grants via its High Priority Grant Program.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on potentially expanding a program intended to determine to what extent crashes involving commercial trucks and buses are preventable.

The Serpent Safety Helmet family now includes a full-brim version.

Skullerz Safety Helmets 8974, 8974LED, 8975 and 8975LED offer increased side-impact protection, improved visibility and the added security of a built-in helmet strap.

Centurion’s Nexus Extreme Mips helmet is the world’s first industrial safety helmet that uses the Mips (multi-directional impact protection system) Cradle.

The Titanium safety helmet provides protection from impact to the head. Its integrated adjustable chin strap helps secure the helmet on the wearer’s head. The helmet features an ABS impact-resistant outer shell, and is available vented and non-vented in a variety of colors.

The lightweight GE GH400 protective safety helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd impact-absorbing technology. Its cross-
ventilation cooling feature provides users with a comfortable fit.

Developed in a partnership between HexArmor and Guatemalan innovation company Triton Ideas, the Ceros XA250 helmet incorporates Triton’s Kinetix suspension system technology, providing PPE that’s up to two times as safe as the ANSI/ISEA requirements for standard safety helmets.

The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap.

I work as a railway inspection and maintenance specialist and have recently noticed workers wearing boots with safety features I haven’t seen before. What trends in footwear safety could benefit me in my line of work?

How do I find the right shoe for the job, according to personal protective equipment standards for footwear?

How important is it for boot safety standards to match federal and state requirements?

Does it really matter how my safety boot is constructed?

When is torsional stability in a work boot most important?