light Rechargeable pistol-grip spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Waypoint 300 is a rechargeable high-lumen pistol-grip spotlight with enhanced down-range lighting capability. Featuring 270,000 candela, a 1,039-meter beam distance and 1,000 lumens on high, the spotlight’s powerful long-range targeting beam is portable and runs for 3.75 to 87 hours on high, medium and low, respectively. Full Article
light Upgraded USB penlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The upgraded Stylus Pro USB penlight features a slimmer, matte black body. Measuring only 5.95 inches long and weighing 1.8 ounces, the penlight’s micro USB port allows on-the-go charging of the lithium-ion battery in 2.5 hours. Full Article
light Explosion-proof area light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Air-Light EX explosion-proof DC-powered LED area light comes equipped with two light heads, which can move independently in any direction. Full Article
light LED spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The Spider Flex COB LED features a magnetic, flexible tripod base that can be mounted on any flat surface; attached to a metal surface; or wrapped around railings, posts or pipes. Full Article
light Flashlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The Class I, Division 1 Razor FSL is an ergonomically designed dual-beam flashlight. Its forward light has a high mode of 325 lumens and can run for up to seven hours. Full Article
light Safety light curtain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The JANUS line of Category 4 light curtains allows the setting of each function to be easily performed via the main connector. The line offers incorporation of the main safety functions, including self-testing of the solid-state outputs, external device monitoring and “Start/Restart” interlock functions. Full Article
light LED lights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 These LED work lights include “edgeless” models that sport a sleek, modern look. They’re available as both stud-mounted floodlights and as combination spot-floodlight bars in a variety of sizes. Full Article
light 250-lumen light source By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The Survivor X is an updated version of the Survivor right-angle light – now offering 250 lumens. The low-profile light is available as a rechargeable system or in an economical alkaline model, both for use in Division 1 hazardous environments. Full Article
light Rechargeable work light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Syclone Jr. work light can rotate a full 360 degrees and is compact enough to fit into tight spaces. Weighing just 2 ounces, the work light can brighten up to 210 lumens, can run for as long as 8½ hours and is rechargeable via a USB port. Full Article
light LED signaling light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:29 -0500 Intended for use wherever warnings and information for machines, equipment, rooms or areas need to be displayed, the updated PYRA LED series features an RGB LED with selectable colors available to indicate multiple situations in one light. Full Article
light Clip-on LED light By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Ideal for low-light conditions, the BH-LED 1 can swivel 360 degrees. Its universal attachment method allows it to be used on eyewear, hats, helmets, clothing or any items up to 4 millimeters wide. Full Article
light Rechargeable spotlight By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Waypoint 400 is an updated rechargeable, pistol-grip spotlight that offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultrabright white light with a beam distance of more than 3,700 feet. Full Article
light LED lighting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Appleton Retromaster series of LED luminaires offers a cost-effective option for converting incandescent and high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures to LED. Full Article
light Beyond Reimbursement: Spotlighting the Superiority of a Managed Safety Footwear Program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers. Full Article
light Can exposure to bright light help prevent shift worker fatigue? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Montreal — Exposing night shift workers to bright light before work begins may improve their sleep, lessen fatigue and lead to fewer errors on the job. Full Article
light Citing safety, sleep experts call for end to daylight saving time By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone. Full Article
light Skylight guard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:03:00 -0400 SkyGuard provides bolt-together, non-penetrating protection for smoke hatches and venting skylights. Full Article
light Light curtains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Protector Series Light Curtains help safeguard employees working near industrial machinery that has the potential to cause injury. Full Article
light Light curtain mirrors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This line of mirrors, available in sizes from 18.7 to 74.8 inches, enables safety professionals to guard multiple sides of a work cell using only one emitter/receiver pair. Full Article
light Lightweight eye protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 06:00:00 -0500 With a lightweight, rimless frame, the Bullseye has a trendy design with a lens treatment to fit multiple applications. Full Article
light NSC summit spotlights ongoing efforts to reduce MSDs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Itasca, IL — Reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders by 25% by 2025 is a goal that requires commitment. Full Article
light NSC summit highlights employer-worker collaboration on MSD prevention By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Itasca, IL — The vast majority of the organizations that took the National Safety Council’s MSD Pledge receive regular feedback from frontline workers about reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Full Article
light Lighting for personal illumination and safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 My crews often work in dangerous, low-light situations. How do I select the right lighting solutions? Full Article
light Streamlight Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Eagleville, PA-based Streamlight Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing high-quality flashlight products. Full Article
light Streamlight Inc. By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Streamlight Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting, recently appointed Danny Williams to national sales manager – West, supporting the Eagleville, PA-based company’s industrial/fire division. Full Article
light You’ve broken a fluorescent lightbulb. Now what? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Use of compact fluorescent lightbulbs can save money, conserve energy, reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. However, CFLs contain mercury – a potent neurotoxin that, in small amounts, can cause serious health problems. At room temperature, mercury is a liquid and can readily evaporate into the air. Full Article
light NIOSH study highlights urgent need for hearing conservation in utility sector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — Utility workers have the highest occurrence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in all industries, results of a recent NIOSH study show. Full Article
light Treating a lightning strike victim: Know how to help By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 If you witnessed a worker being struck by lightning, would you know how to help? Full Article
light Watch out for lightning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The threat of lightning is one of the hazards of working outdoors. OSHA points out that employees who work outdoors in open spaces or on or near tall objects have a significant risk for exposure to lightning. Full Article
light Protect workers when lightning strikes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:04:00 -0400 Lightning can strike with little or no warning. That’s why it can’t be ignored or taken lightly by employers or workers – particularly those who spend time outdoors. Full Article
light On the Safe Side podcast Episode 27: Lightning safety and aging workforce discussion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 In Episode 27, the S+H editorial team discusses lightning safety for workers as the summer months approach. The team is also joined by NIOSH social scientist Gigi Petery, co-director of the agency’s National Center for Productive Aging and Work. Full Article
light Lightning: When it’s time to bolt By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Here are some tips for staying safe from lightning before, during and after lightning storms. Full Article
light Annual ‘Roadcheck’ spotlights out-of-service vehicle and driver violations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 36th annual International Roadcheck are in. Full Article
light Use caution near roof and floor openings, skylights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Falls through skylights and roof and floor openings can cause severe injuries and, in the worst case, death. According to NIOSH, workers should follow these tips to protect themselves: Full Article
light Stay safe when using portable light strings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Portable light strings are electric lights connected along a cable, wire or string. Full Article
light Office workers taking handwashing seriously in light of virus variants: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Menomonee Falls, WI — Around 70% of office workers say they’re washing their hands more often because of new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, while about half avoid shaking hands with others, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
light MIOSHA takes aim at hazards encountered during blight removal By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Lansing, MI – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking to protect workers from hazards linked to asbestos, lead and cadmium that may be encountered during blight removal projects, as part of a one-year state emphasis program launched in September. Full Article
light Study spotlights struggles of environmental health service workers in health care By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
light UV light effective in disinfecting N95 respirators for reuse: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Gaithersburg, MD — The use of ultraviolet light to disinfect N95 respirators has minimal impact on their form and function, allowing frontline workers to reuse the masks, results of a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology study show. Full Article
light Hazard alert shines light on fall hazards in construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Portland, OR — Responding to the 19 fatal falls involving construction workers in the state since 2018, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert. Full Article
light Researcher puts spotlight on suicide rates among construction workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Blacksburg, VA — Construction employers can help stem the industry’s elevated suicide rates by enhancing their crisis management skills via training, as well as providing flexible leave policies and counseling. Full Article
light Tower worker video highlights updates to construction safety standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association explores updates to the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals A10.48-2023 standard covering pre-job planning. Full Article
light Could artificial light boost shift workers’ sleep and job performance? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Adelaide, Australia — Exposing night shift workers to artificial light on the job may improve their sleep and reduce human error, a recent study shows. Full Article
light Chemical Safety Board video highlights lessons from deadly chemical release By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Chemical facility owners and operators should take into account how simultaneous operations can affect work and ensure they have written, easy-to-understand procedures in place, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new video. Full Article
light GAO calls on FAA to better examine drone flights near airports By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should make sure its strategy on safely integrating drones into the National Airspace System assesses how counter-drone technologies at airports affect its efforts, the Government Accountability Office says. Full Article
light Pennsylvania ‘green-lights’ new color for construction vehicle flashers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Harrisburg, PA — A new Pennsylvania law says state highway construction and maintenance vehicles can display flashing/revolving fluorescent green lights to help protect roadway workers and drivers during inclement weather. Full Article
light On-Trend Innovating: Tapioca Starch in a New Light! By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 By manufacturing local to the source, Ingredion is able to manage the entire supply chain, from farm to customer, enabling the company to provide its customers with a consistent, reliable supply with unparalleled traceability. Full Article
light Journal spotlights NIOSH’s work on occupational hearing loss prevention By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A special issue of the journal Seminars in Hearing “shines a light” on NIOSH’s efforts to prevent on-the-job hearing loss. Full Article
light Side Dishes Capture the Mealtime Spotlight By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:30:00 -0400 The NPD Group suggests reports that consumers still eat most meals at home. Meanwhile, they’re continuing to try plant-based or vegetable-forward options for reasons of health or interest in sustainability. Others follow specialty diets and welcome quick, easy options. Everyday eaters also crave more international tastes. Full Article
light Construction safety: Prevent falls through skylights and other openings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In 2021, 62 U.S. construction workers died after falling through a surface or an existing opening such as a skylight, according to data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Full Article