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Portwest, LLC

Booth #3522

Innovation, quality, styling and expert construction define Portwest’s Safety Footwear collection. Designed for use across a range of industries including offshore, construction, warehousing and agriculture. All outsoles are ergonomically designed and manufactured using cemented, direct-injected and Goodyear-welted techniques. All products are certified to ASTM F2413-11 and EN ISO 20345:2011.

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Portable gas detector

A robust and accurate portable gas detector, the Personal Surveyor (PS200 Series) provides unrivaled protection in confined space applications.




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Does your workplace have a severe weather policy?

Snow-covered or icy roads, and slick driving surfaces resulting from heavy rain – these are just some of the weather-related conditions that workers may encounter. All this severe weather potential raises the question: Should workplaces have severe weather policies?




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Understanding hypothermia

Working in cold conditions can be unpleasant, uncomfortable and even dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t followed.




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Safe winter operations at airports: New video from FAA

Washington — A new video from the Federal Aviation Administration highlights best practices for airport operators, air traffic controllers and pilots to follow to ensure safe operations amid snowy and icy conditions.




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MSHA publishes posters on wintertime hazards

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has published a series of posters intended to help mine operators mitigate hazards that occur during winter months.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 36: Working in cold weather and ladder safety

In Episode 36, the S+H team dives into the February issue’s feature story on the hazards of working in cold weather. Additionally, Mike Kassman, director of OSHA and disaster response training at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses ladder safety.




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Stay safe when using portable light strings

Portable light strings are electric lights connected along a cable, wire or string.




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Powered elevating hand truck

The LNB-2 is the next generation in powered-elevating two-wheel hand trucks.




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Four-way transport system for bariatric patients

The Chauffeur is a unique four-way directional transport system designed to prevent injuries among health care workers who move bariatric patients.




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Industrial Scientific Corporation

Booth #4037

By wearing the Tango™ TX1 Single Gas Monitor, which includes two identical sensors for the detection of the same gas, workers will be the safest single-gas monitor users in the world. The Tango’s three-year runtime and patent-pending DualSense® Technology increase worker safety, regardless of bump test frequency, while reducing overall maintenance costs.

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K-Sun Corporation

Booth #1104

Visit Booth #1104 at the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo and receive FREE MaxiSigns® V.2 Safety Sign-Making Software (a $499 value)! Try the K-Sun® PEARLabel® 400iXL Pipemarker and Safety Labeling Solution, an Energy Star, high-resolution printer with easy-to-use PipeMarker™ V8 and powerful MaxiLabel® Pro Ver 5 software. Make signs/labels/pipemarkers in-house, on-demand at great savings! Call (800) 622-6312 x214 or email us at info@ksun.com.

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PortaGas, Inc.

Booth #3751

Getting tired of dealing with empty calibration gas cylinders? PortaGas makes it easy and convenient with PortaGreen. Each cylinder comes with a prepaid return-shipping label. Once the cylinder is empty, simply strip off the shrink-wrap to reveal the prepaid FedEx return label and hand it off to your shipper.

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Portwest

Booth #1616

Portwest is a global manufacturer of workwear, flame-resistant clothing, safety footwear and gloves. We supply distributors in 86 countries and have recently opened our new U.S. distribution center in Louisville, KY. We welcome any distributor enquiries and guarantee U.S. certified quality products, stocked locally and at low prices.

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Having a holiday potluck at work?

Nothing brings people together like food. And with the holidays fast approaching, office potlucks will be kicking into full swing, so it’s a good time to talk about safe food-handling practices.




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Post-traumatic stress disorder in the workplace

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness. It can occur when a person experiences something frightening, stressful or overwhelming.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 44: Respirable crystalline silica and mental health at work

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 




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Limiting exposure to hazardous noise

Every year, roughly 30 million people in the Unites States are exposed to hazardous noise at work, according to OSHA. High levels of noise can result in permanent hearing loss for workers.




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Manage your safe listening – beyond occupational exposures

Audition Technology’s white paper summarizes the current global standards for safe listening in the environment and from audio (headphones) and provides a framework for monitoring lifestyle exposures versus safe dose, building awareness and self-management with associated tools offered by the company.




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The right way to wear disposable earplugs

Workers in many industries use disposable earplugs. But are they inserting and wearing them correctly? We’ve got step-by-step instructions, and more.




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Returning to work after a mental health issue: IOSH report explores employers’ role

Tilburg, Netherlands — Employers who take a more tailored approach to supporting workers who return to work after a mental health-related absence “could not only prevent mental health problems from becoming more severe but also help employees achieve a more sustainable return,” according to a new research report from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Michigan OSHA launches emphasis program on office worker protections, remote work policies

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has launched a state emphasis program focused on protecting workers in office settings, where community spread of COVID-19 is a risk.




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Better office ventilation may boost worker brain power

Boston — Improved air quality in offices can boost worker focus, response times and overall cognitive ability, researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health claim.




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Study of worker absenteeism points to need for employer support of drug treatment programs, researchers say

Boston — Employees who use illicit substances have increased absenteeism – a “compelling argument” for employers to promote employee treatment programs, results of a recent Boston University study show.




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Indoor air quality is on workers’ minds – and will be for ‘years to come’: report

London — Employees – especially younger ones – are concerned about the air quality in their workplace, according to a recently published report from Infogrid.




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Worker lead exposures decreasing, industry group says

London – Workers in the lead industry are experiencing reductions in exposure, and a majority of them have blood-lead levels below regulatory limits, the International Lead Association announced July 9.




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Majority of high blood-lead levels are work-related: report

Atlanta – Lead exposure remains an issue for workers, with elevated levels most common in manufacturing, construction, services and mining, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.




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Alert warns of lead exposure during cable de-tensioning work

Olympia, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has issued a hazard alert for workers who use thermal cutting tools to de-tension cables embedded in concrete structures such as bridges and freeway overpasses, warning them of the dangers of lead exposure.




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Protecting workers from lead exposure

Hundreds of thousands of workers in construction, manufacturing and a variety of other industries may be exposed to harmful levels of lead. What can safety pros do to protect workers from this hazardous metal?




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OSHA offers resources on limiting lead exposure for workers at indoor firing ranges

Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet and Quick Card intended to help employers protect workers from exposure to lead at indoor firing ranges.




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California governor signs bill aimed at protecting workers from lead poisoning

Sacramento, CA — Workers with high blood lead levels will now have their cases referred to the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health – or Cal/OSHA – for review and possible action, under legislation signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Oct. 10.




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OSHA seeks to revise rules on workplace lead exposure

Washington — OSHA is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would revise the agency’s standards on occupational exposure to lead in general industry and construction.




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OSHA extends comment period on proposal to amend rules on workplace lead exposure

Washington — In response to multiple stakeholder requests, OSHA has extended until Oct. 28 the comment period on a proposed rule that would revise the agency’s standards on occupational exposure to lead in general industry and construction.




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First responder training equipment

A new and improved R.A.C.E (Rescue, Alert, Confine, and Extinguish) Station is now available. It offers a variety of product options, such as an interactive emergency smartphone, pull station, electric cut-off, strobe light and annunciator, and a digital fire extinguisher stand. Each prop uses Bluetooth 5 technology to communicate between each other for up to 150 meters. The station can be used with a variety of LION training tools.




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Portacool

At temperatures greater than 92° F, workers lose 16 percent productivity and increase their risk of heat stress. The Portacool Jetstream™ 270 offers a portable, powerful spot-cooling solution. The 270 combines impressive airflow with the highest-quality evaporative media to provide cooling power that can be felt up to 100 yards away.

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Portwest, LLC

Innovation, quality, styling and expert construction define the High- Visibility Collection from Portwest. Our high-visibility range is fully tested and certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN standards, ideal for those who will not compromise on style, comfort, protection or performance.

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United Academy, powered by United Rentals

United Academy combines online and face-to-face learning for operators, because each has its strengths. Also, save time and money by storing and maintaining training records and certifications through United Academy. Easily access student training profiles using our wallet card and mobile app or a computer. Train with the best.

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PPE at the point of use

What are the benefits of having personal protective equipment at the point of use?




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Respiratory protection program responsibilities

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have?




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The importance of comfortable hi-vis clothing

How important is properly fitted high-visibility clothing for safety on the job?




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The importance of wearing eye protection

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.




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Learn About the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis

A white paper from Lehigh explains the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis – how to give your employees the 1-2-3 punch, providing the best-fitting approved footwear, along with custom orthotics and medical-grade compression socks.




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Study spotlights struggles of environmental health service workers in health care

Aurora, CO — “Lack of recognition as frontline workers” adds emotional strain to the physical demands, staffing obstacles and COVID-19 concerns of workers who clean and sanitize health care facilities and equipment, results of a recent University of Colorado study suggest.




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Early in pandemic, more health care workers exposed to COVID-19 on the job than outside work: study

Atlanta — Health care workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic were more likely to have contracted the illness on the job rather than in household or community settings, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has concluded.




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PPE-related headaches common among health care workers: report

North Kingstown, RI — More than 4 out of 5 health care workers experience headaches associated with the use of personal protective equipment, according to a new report from the Association of Migraine Disorders.




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Burnout in health care: Surgeon general issues report

Washington — Burnout among health care workers could make it more difficult for patients to get the care they need, cause a rise in the cost of care, worsen health disparities and weaken the ability to prepare for the next public health emergency.




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Protecting health care workers from monkeypox: Washington L&I offers guidance

Tumwater, WA — Health care workers should rely on their clinical recognition skills, workplace safety protocols and personal protective equipment to avoid contracting and spreading monkeypox, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries advises.




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Report shows frontline industries experiencing increased levels of burnout

Pleasanton, CA — The transportation, health care and government sectors have experienced the greatest increases of “higher worker burnout risk” over the past year, according to a recently released report from software provider Workday.




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Protecting workers from monkeypox: Cal/OSHA issues guidance

Sacramento, CA — New guidance from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is aimed at protecting workers from monkeypox – a viral disease that spreads mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who’s infected.