Arlington, VA – Beginning July 1, the Mine Safety and Health Administration will increase enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative, as well as the nine common standards that fall under the agency’s Exam Rule, the agency announced during a May 12 stakeholder meeting.

Sacramento, CA — Workers involved in setting up, tearing down and operating live events at public entertainment venues will now be required to receive specified occupational safety training and certification, under a new California law.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will conduct multiple public listening sessions regarding an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on its hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on a petition that aims to amend hours-of-service requirements for haulers of livestock, insects and aquatic animals, allowing for a 16-hour on-duty period after 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time, the agency announced in the Feb. 6 Federal Register.

Washington — Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require the secretary of transportation to create a working group to determine obstacles to safe operation for livestock, insect and agricultural haulers in an effort to reform federal hours-of-service and electronic logging device regulations.

Washington – Bipartisan bills introduced in the House on March 12 would exempt certain segments of the commercial motor vehicle industry from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mandate on use of electronic logging devices to record truck driver hours of service.

Washington — Stakeholders in the commercial trucking and livestock industries are applauding a provision to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that gives livestock and insect haulers an additional exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations.

New York — Delivery workers in New York City will soon have places to safely charge the lithium-ion batteries on their e-bikes.

This enables the ability to integrate Google Nest products with ClareOne empowers its partners to deliver comprehensive home automation and security through an intuitive unified touchscreen with the ability to add automations.

The S+H editorial team interviews OSHA Administrator Doug Parker live at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in a special episode of the magazine's "On the Safe Side" podcast taped Sept. 19 in San Diego.

In a special episode live from the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the S+H editorial team interviews Jane Terry, National Safety Council vice president of government affairs, on pending OSHA regulations, NSC's naloxone initiatives, and more.

In a live episode live from the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, FL, the S+H editorial team interviews Lori Guasta.

Active Guard ensures that the metadata describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are seamlessly delivered to popular video management systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec, and others.

This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to professional body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response and provide valuable evidence, all while protecting assets and keeping communities safe.

TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to emergency communication centers.

By adopting the AVS-01 Standard, TMA says monitoring centers can enhance alarm response processes and contribute to industry-wide standardization and efficiency.

Download a white paper from Columbia Southern University on the role of drones to save lives in construction jobsite safety.

This white paper provides detailed fall protection guidance from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as causes of falls, fall hazards that require training and more.

A delivery driver died when the truck-mounted forklift he was operating overturned on a city street.

A 57-year-old delivery driver was killed after being struck by a slab of granite in the parking lot of a countertop wholesaler. The wholesaler secured granite slabs for transport on a flatbed trailer using a metal A-frame rack that held multiple slabs in a near-vertical orientation.

Washington — National Work Zone Awareness Week is set for April 26-30, with a national kickoff event – hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation – planned for 11 a.m. Eastern on April 27.

OSHA recommends workers follow eight “rules to live by” regarding downed electrical lines.

Farm animals can present real dangers to farmers, ranchers and their families.

The presence of automated external defibrillators in the workplace can be a lifesaver if a co-worker becomes unresponsive or suffers cardiac arrest.

With the holiday season upon us, delivery drivers are likely to see an increase in work. Now is a good time to review safety measures these workers can take to avoid on-the-job injuries.

Chicago — Although a growing number of employers are purchasing air purifiers as part of reopening their workplaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one type of the technology might not be as effective as advertised, results of a recent study show.

OLIVER^® Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for workers in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas, heavy metal fabrication, and construction. OLIVER^® Safety Footwear provides superior protection from harsh chemicals, temperatures, slippery conditions, and unexpected contact with abrasive surfaces or heavy machinery while maximizing safety, performance and comfort and reducing foot and leg fatigue.

Arlington, VA — Installing various safety features on light vans used in e-commerce could yield a nearly 40% reduction in fatal crashes involving the vehicles, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

When it comes to formulating sweet and salty snacks, a huge challenge is that of matching the vibrancy, versatility, and stability of synthetic food colorants. “The sensitivity of natural compounds to various stressors within the system causes them to be difficult to depend on and use effectively,” explains Ryan Erwin, food chemist and Innovation Manager for Fresca Foods, Inc.

Like all This Saves Lives products, every purchase sends life-saving food aid to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition anywhere in the world.

The trend toward global culinary exploration is driven by younger generations. Among those participating in our annual surveys, Millennials and Generation Z globally are somewhat more likely to express interest in more unusual, adventurous and exotic flavors.

“Bergacyn is not simply a blend of two powdered herbs,” says Vincenzo Mollace, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Catanzaro and a top researcher in the area of nutraceuticals. “The synergism activated by the patented, in-process combination reduces the clinically substantiated, individual dose requirements of Bergamot and Cynara — at 1,300 mg and 500 mg, respectively — to only 300 mg in Bergacyn. 

The ingredient was developed using a patented fermentation process on grape derivatives and allows food manufacturers to reduce sugar and sodium while enhancing flavor and increasing shelf-life across many different food and beverage applications.

GELITA used this year’s SupplySide East to showcase its wide range of capabilities and offerings in better-for-you foods and supplements. 

Mealogic manages the complexities of food delivery, from user-friendly ordering to meal preparation and customer support. These capabilities allow partners to focus on their core strengths while expanding into meal delivery, leveraging their already-developed audiences to create a new revenue stream. 

"We're so excited to bring a flavor that is loved by so many to our Blue Diamond snack portfolio," said Maya Erwin, vice president, Marketing & Innovation, Blue Diamond Growers. "We’re always looking for new ways to incorporate trending flavors into our products, and with Ranch, we hope our customers feel inspired to take their taste buds to a new level of deliciousness.”

“Last September, an operator approached us to help alleviate some labor challenges they were experiencing,” notes Elise Carlson, CFS, King & Prince senior research and development manager. “They were taking frozen, cellophane-wrapped cod, thawing it and then cutting it into pieces. Kitchen staff then cut the cod by hand so not all pieces were exactly the same, which is a desirable attribute."

In conjunction with its February profile of new sports foods and drinks, Prepared Foods interviewed Scott Peters, director of product development at 3i Solutions, Wooster, Ohio. 

Versatrim employees, including CEO Keith Medick and founder Thilo Hessler, delivered three truckloads of essential supplies to Western North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene. 

This November and December, designers and flooring professionals come together for a fun, festive competition where they create themed Christmas trees based on ideas appropriate for kids in J+J Flooring’s 8th annual Helping Hands initiative. 

The company's new guarantee states that if an order is not shipped on time, the customer's next order will ship for free.

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Oliveira brings global FMCG leadership experience to JDE Peet’s, joining after 10 years at The Kraft Heinz Company.

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