BOLT Eye Visors are classified as spectacles and can be used in place of safety glasses with a Z87.1+ rating.

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From large storage capacity network video recorders (NVRs) with high capacity RAID backup recording to video security cameras with built-in audio, Hikvision technology meets these stringent compliance mandates at competitive price points.

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 GLO-0066 FrogWear HV Enhanced Visibility Pink Surveyors Safety Vest is made of a breathable mesh material and features silver reflective material for low-light visibility, as well as contrasting black stripes.

This hi-vis safety vest features adjustable high-output Gen 3 LED modular lights that eliminate the need for workers to aim headlamps.

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 Kishigo JS161 Mock Neck Zip Up Sweatshirt was designed with high-quality, heavyweight material featuring black rib knit cuffing at the wrists and a comfortable mock fleece collar to keep the cold out.

Peter Giacalone invokes “invisible” when illustrating future smart home features and benefits that will ride on hardware already deployed in residences.

Chicago – A major aircraft manufacturer has joined the effort to keep large quantities of highly flammable lithium-ion batteries out of cargo holds in passenger planes.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule that would allow civilians to operate drones at night and over populated areas without a waiver, amending current regulations that prohibit such activities.

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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Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is requesting nominations for members to serve on its recently established advisory committee focused on the safety and health of household domestic service workers.

Portland, OR — A recent study of residential construction supervisors in Oregon who received toolbox talks via text messages showed that their compliance with Oregon OSHA’s standard on safety meetings increased – and the delivery method was welcomed.

Washington — OSHA has unveiled a new mission statement that “more fully reflects the agency’s purpose and the work we do to serve that purpose.”

Washington – A new advisory bulletin from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recounts one of the largest pipeline spills in the past five years and encourages pipeline owners and operators to take new preventive measures against leaks.

Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.

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.

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

East Lansing, MI — A recent study of workers at sand, gravel and stone mines in Michigan found a higher number of doctor visits for shortness of breath compared with workers in other production industries.

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 visual safety system provides simple on-product safety cues that ensure workers and safety professionals are choosing the right ladder, using it correctly and communicating the importance of safety to everyone on a jobsite.

Washington — The NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program is accepting nominations for its Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee.

Washington — Commercial motor vehicle drivers are no longer officially required to take a weekly break of at least 34 consecutive hours, including two breaks between 1 and 5 a.m., to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service regulations, under a new final rule.

Tumwater, WA — Responding to concerns that some of its fall protection rules aren’t “at least as effective” as federal OSHA’s general industry and construction standards, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has initiated rulemaking to revise certain provisions of its Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection.

Tumwater, WA — Updated fall protection rules in Washington state went into effect Nov. 1, bringing them in line with that of federal OSHA.

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Washington — An update on the implementation of Positive Train Control – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error – is on the preliminary agenda for the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee’s next meeting, set for Nov. 26.

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.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration recently renewed the two-year charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee and has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Dec. 8, according to a notice published in the Nov. 23 Federal Register.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has finalized amendments to a pair of regulations related to roadway worker safety and on-track roadway maintenance machines and hi-rail vehicles.

Washington — Responding to a petition for reconsideration of a final rule on its Risk Reduction Program, the Federal Railroad Administration is seeking comment on whether to keep or remove a provision clarifying that certain contractors are considered a railroad’s directly affected employees.

Washington — In response to a recent fatal derailment at a Texas train yard, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory on the use of portable derails.

Washington — In response to an incident involving the unintended release of a train’s automatic air brakes while stopped at a signal, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is alerting hazmat rail tank car owners and others of “the potential for certain manway assemblies with aluminum protective housing covers to melt when exposed to extreme heat.”

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has scheduled a special meeting of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, to focus on the recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, OH.

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