nc 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
nc Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:08:00 -0400 GuardianCoil® Coiled Wire Fabric Machine Guards are widely used in the manufacturing and fabrication industries to guard operators from ejected parts and debris during machine use. Available in numerous sizes, our kits fit most hydraulic presses and equipment; plus, we can design and manufacture custom machine guards for special applications. Click here for more information from Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. Full Article
nc J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:14:00 -0400 New! Bloodborne Pathogens: Safety In the Workplace. This DVD-based training program features information that must be included in training per OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. It helps ensure employees recognize bloodborne pathogens hazards and their own roles/responsibilities in safeguarding themselves at work. Learn more and order at JJKeller.com. Click here for more information from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Full Article
nc JLG Industries, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:15:00 -0400 The next generation of personal portable lifts – the JLG® LiftPod® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion. Click here for more information from JLG Industries, Inc. Full Article
nc Junkin Safety Appliance Co. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:16:00 -0400 Designed for use in confined areas, the Junkin Safety Evacuation Chair is ideal for use in restaurants, high-rise office buildings, airplanes, boats, narrow hallways and stairwells. Each chair includes 2-inch standard automotive-style patient restraint straps. Green vinyl covers are made of 18-ounce antibacterial material. The chair is fungus- and rot-resistant for long-lasting durability and easy cleanup. Click here for more information from Junkin Safety Appliance Co. Full Article
nc Skedco, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:24:00 -0400 Sked, the original – and still the best – rescue solution for confined spaces gets you out when nothing else can. Sked can be hoisted vertically and horizontally, dragged or carried through the smallest of passageways. Pair with other Skedco products to bring patient through holes as small as 11"x15". Click here for more information from Skedco, Inc. Full Article
nc OSHA launches safety certification program for public workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Washington – Local and state government workers can now receive training through a new OSHA certificate program that aims to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. Full Article
nc OSHA ponders standard aimed at emergency responder safety; seeks input By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness. Full Article
nc Safety and health concerns high among Nebraska prison workers, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Lincoln, NE – Nebraska prison officials need to address inmate violence against employees – as well as the overall safety culture – in the state’s correctional facilities, according to the results of a survey of correctional workers released June 1 by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Full Article
nc SAMHSA expands federal workplace drug-testing guidelines to include opioids By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Mandatory guidelines for drug testing of federal employees have been updated to include testing for four semi-synthetic opioids, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced. Full Article
nc White House announces initiative to help reduce federal worker injuries and stem costs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The White House Office of Management and Budget has launched an initiative designed to enhance workplace safety and health – and, in turn, reduce injuries – among federal employees. Full Article
nc Wooster Products Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400 Make every step a safe one. NITEGLOW® photoluminescent anti-slip stair nosings and treads help prevent slips and falls and eliminate costly law suits. Nosings can be used indoor and outdoor on all types of steps, existing and new. They are code compliant, long lasting and high quality. Visit www.wooster-products.com today. Click here for more information from Wooster Products Inc. Full Article
nc Westex Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:00:00 -0400 TrueComfortTM FR knits provide multi-hazard protection in a soft, breathable fabric. Ideal for both arc flash and flash fire protection, the lightweight knit ensures guaranteed flame resistance for the life of the garment. When workers need FR protection, Westex TrueComfortTM delivers. Click here for more information from Westex Inc. Full Article
nc Skedco Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:00:00 -0400 Skedco® manufactures and markets state-of-the-art confined space rescue equipment, including the original Sked® stretcher – the perfect solution for confined-space, high-angle and technical rescue. The revolutionary design provides outstanding patient protection and security during helicopter hoisting, as well as traditional land and water rescue. Please visit our website for more information. Click here for more information from Skedco Inc. Full Article
nc Radians Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:00:00 -0400 Stay dry and comfortable in Radians’ new RW32 Heavy Duty Waterproof Breathable Rain Jacket and Bib Pants. Manufactured with Rip Stop Reinforced 300D PU-coated Oxford material, the jacket and pants are certified as both waterproof and breathable per ANSI 107. For more information, visit www.radians.com or call toll free (877) 723-4267. Click here for more information from Radians Inc. Full Article
nc Protective Industrial Products Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:00:00 -0400 Stay visible and safe at heights with PIP’s ANSI Class 2 hi-viz vest, with “D” ring access on the back. Available in yellow or orange, this vest has 2-inch two-tone tape, a zipper closure, internal pockets and mic tabs. Ideal for construction workers, survey crews, bridge and road workers, railway/metro workers, and emergency responders. Click here for more information from Protective Industrial Products Inc. Full Article
nc Performance Based Safety LLC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer is a certification dedicated to expertise in the developing, designing and delivering of safety, health and environmental training. The Safety Trained Supervisor certification provides a means for employers to verifysafety and health knowledge of first-line supervisors and managers. Click here for more information from Performance Based Safety LLC Full Article
nc Let's Gel Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:00:00 -0400 NewLife® Eco-Pro Anti-fatigue Mats are designed to provide the perfect balance of premium comfort and optimal support for workers on their feet. Our eco-friendly polyurethane with Bio- foam® promotes healthy posture for the entire body, resulting in reduced pain, fatigue and injuries associated with standing. Available with safety yellow edges. Made in the USA. Click here for more information from Let's Gel Inc. Full Article
nc JLG Industries Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400 The LiftPod® is a personal portable lift that can be used as a ladder alternative. It allows personnel to work more safely with both hands from a secure platform. Available in two models, the FS60 and FS80, the LiftPod provides up to 12 ft. and 14 ft. of lift height. Learn how your facility can benefit from the LiftPod. Click here for more information from JLG Industries Inc. Full Article
nc J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 J.J. Keller’s new "Back Safety: Keep Your Back in Action" training program helps educate your employees on maintaining a healthy back and taking preventive measures to avoid accidents and injuries. This DVD-based training also is available in pay-per-view and online formats. Click here for more information from J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. Full Article
nc Gateway Safety Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:00:00 -0400 Revolutionary in design, Flight is the next generation in safety eyewear, with a patent- pending temple design that provides unparalleled comfort. Click here for more information from Gateway Safety Inc. Full Article
nc Cestusline Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Cestus DNX Grip technology features a one-piece palm pattern that is rated cut level 2 and is oil resistant. Its steadfast GRIP design guards, resists, illuminates and protects. Fingers are curved, reducing hand strain. Lightweight, flexible and mega durable, reflective fingertips illuminate in low light. HM Impact is a versatile hazard-proof tool. Click here for more information from Cestusline Inc. Full Article
nc BlueWater Manufacturing Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:00:00 -0400 The Guarddog Self-Closing Safety Gate from BlueWater Manufacturing Inc. is tough, durable and easy to install. The gate is available in powder-coated, galvanized and stainless steel finishes, as well as in five nominal sizes. Provide your employees with the best safety gate available with the Guarddog. Click here for more information from BlueWater Manufacturing Inc. Full Article
nc Wheeled trash bins lower sanitation workers’ MSD-related absences: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 London — Use of wheeled waste collection bins – instead of bags, boxes or baskets – may reduce musculoskeletal injuries and lost worktime among sanitation workers, according to a recent study out of the United Kingdom. Full Article
nc Construction, manufacturing workers show ‘significantly higher incidence’ of carpal tunnel: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Detroit — Workers in construction and manufacturing may experience a “significantly higher incidence” of carpal tunnel syndrome compared with office workers, results of a recent study by researchers from the Henry Ford Health System show. Full Article
nc On the Safe Side podcast Episode 19: One-person safety teams and post-pandemic ergonomic concerns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations. Full Article
nc Washington State House advances bill aimed at protecting workers from ergo injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15. Full Article
nc NSC releases report on MSD prevention benchmarking survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Itasca, IL — Improving methods of tracking musculoskeletal disorders, continuously monitoring and assessing physical risk factors, and sharing best practices can help workplace MSD prevention programs have real impact. Full Article
nc Portable emergency eyewash station By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:03:00 -0400 The VisionAid 16-Gallon Emergency Eyewash Station is a simple, low-cost self-contained eyewash station that meets ANSI Z358.1 requirements. Full Article
nc Portable eyewash/drench hose unit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:06:00 -0400 The G1562 is a pressurized, self-contained eyewash and drench hose ‘keg’ suitable for low-traffic areas and where a continuous supply of potable water is unavailable for plumbed units. Full Article
nc Emergency eyewash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:08:00 -0400 The Honeywell Fendall 2000 delivers 100-percent sterile, buffered and physiologically balanced saline solution free of contaminants, bacteria, corrosives and pollutants. Full Article
nc Trends in ... emergency eyewashes/showers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:09:00 -0400 Unlike personal protective equipment such as hard hats and steel-toe boots, emergency eyewashes and showers are not meant to be used every day. Ideally, a worker will never need one. But should an incident such as a chemical splash occur, it’s vital that emergency eyewashes and showers be ready for use. Full Article
nc Social distancing helps prevent spread of flu, health institute says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Tempe, AZ – School closings and social distancing measures helped limit transmission of influenza in Mexico during the 2009 pandemic, indicates research released May 25 by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health. Full Article
nc Encon Safety Products, Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:03:00 -0500 You know Encon Safety Products for quality protective safety eyewear and chemical splash goggles, now let us protect the rest of your face. Introducing Full Face Protection equipment from Encon® for demanding work conditions. Your protection and comfort is our top priority. Face shields are made in the USA to ANSI Z87.1-2010 and CSA Z94.3-2007 Click here for more information from Encon Safety Products, Inc. Full Article
nc Smoking, asbestos exposure ups workers’ lung cancer death risk: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 New York – The risk of developing lung cancer increases when workers smoke, are exposed to asbestos and have asbestosis, according to a new study from the American Thoracic Society. Full Article
nc Asbestos: EPA issues final rule on ‘discontinued uses’ as agency critics push for total ban By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule on asbestos intended to keep manufacturers from reintroducing “discontinued uses” of the known human carcinogen into the market without EPA approval. Full Article
nc NIEHS updates guidance document on mold cleanup and treatment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Research Triangle Park, NC — To help protect workers who engage in mold cleanup and treatment, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Worker Training Program has updated its guidance document. Full Article
nc OSHA standard on preventing violence in health care ‘a priority,’ Marty Walsh tells lawmakers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA will prioritize rulemaking for a standard on preventing workplace violence in health care and social settings, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified during a May 17 House subcommittee hearing. Full Article
nc Workplace violence report looks at 27 years of data By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Workplace violence led to nearly 18,000 deaths over a recent 27-year period, according to a recently published report from NIOSH and two other federal agencies. Full Article
nc Preventing workplace violence: NSC releases report and playbook By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Itasca — New guidance from the National Safety Council is aimed at providing organizations with information and solutions to effectively mitigate and address workplace violence. Full Article
nc Workplace violence and harassment remain widespread as victims fear speaking up: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Geneva — Nearly a quarter of workers worldwide have endured workplace violence or harassment, but only half of the victims discuss their experiences, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
nc Workplace violence prevention law lets Utah employers seek protective orders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Provo, UT — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed a law allowing employers to petition for and obtain protective orders against anyone who poses a threat. Full Article
nc Curbing workplace violence in late-night marts: New guidelines from NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — A new guidance document from NIOSH outlines ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths associated with robbery-related violence at gasoline stations and convenience stores. Full Article
nc A look at workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 “The old methodology of, ‘Oh, it could never happen here’ – that has to go out of the window,” a workplace security expert says. “Because it can.” Full Article
nc Psychological safety bill advances in Rhode Island legislature By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Senate recently passed legislation aimed at protecting workers from psychological abuse – such as bullying – on the job. Full Article
nc DOL strategies part of White House plan to end gender-based violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Workplace-related strategies from the Department of Labor are part of a White House national plan to address gender-based violence. Full Article
nc Survey of frontline workers reveals ‘disconcerting picture’ of on-the-job safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 San Mateo, CA — Nearly 2 out of 3 frontline workers don’t feel safe on the job, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
nc Young employees ‘need more protections’ against workplace violence: researchers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Iowa City, IA — Three out of 5 young employees have experienced some form of workplace violence, results of a recent study show. Full Article
nc New California law aimed at curbing workplace violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA — Employers in California will be required to establish, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention program, under a new state law. Full Article
nc EEOC proposing updates to guidance on preventing workplace harassment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is asking for comment on proposed enforcement guidance aimed at preventing and addressing worker harassment based on sex, race and other protected traits. Full Article