The Stronghold Quick-Switch Tool Tether System is based on the proprietary Quick-Switch design – the only technology that allows workers to switch tools from one connection point to another in a single motion.

Washington — Truck drivers who operate in interstate commerce no longer will be required to annually submit to their employer a list of their convictions for traffic violations.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed-limiting devices on large trucks and buses.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says scammers are sending “very convincing” emails that look like an agency notification to schedule a safety audit.

The e684 Helmet has been added to the e3000 Powered Air Purifying Respiratory system.

The global Nexus Hard Hat System has been designed to be a totally integrated system for the neck up.

Designed for use with Centurion’s Compact Nexus and Concept Hard Hats, the Contour Face Protection System is a low-profile, high-quality alternative to basic faceshields.

The 3-Layer Performance Face Mask and 2-Layer Face Mask are constructed with soft, breathable layers.

The NIOSH-approved Protex N95 Particulate Respirator Model SR9520 offers a minimum of 95% filtration efficiency.

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Grinding/Welding PAPR is a complete particulate system. This lightweight welding helmet features a durable flip-up visor to expose a grind shield below that maintains respiratory protection.

Falls Church, VA – Workers may be exposed to a group of synthetic chemicals used in building materials without realizing it, according to a new white paper from the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Adapted from combat-proven technology, the QUIETPRO intelligent hearing protection and communication system provides smart personal hearing protection, digitally enhanced speech communication and clear radio communication.

The 3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System measures the effectiveness of earplugs and earmuffs.

Cambridge, MA — More than half of U.S. states have not adopted medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation cases, a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows.

New York — Fewer than 10% of the estimated 250,000 employees who contracted COVID-19 while on the job last year in New York state filed for workers’ compensation benefits, and fewer than 1% have received a hearing, according to a recent report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

Austin, TX — Women injured on the job have a better chance of qualifying for workers’ compensation disability payments and receiving higher payouts when a female doctor evaluates their claim, according to a recent study.

Cambridge, MA — Few workers receive chiropractic care for low back pain in states where employers or insurers control the selection of medical providers, a recent study of workers’ compensation data shows.

Washington — The House has passed legislation that would expand the types of medical professionals who can treat injured employees under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Program.

Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest.

Lincoln, NE — A corrections worker who was injured during a self-defense training course wasn’t wrongfully terminated after her injury left her with permanent work restrictions, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled.

San Francisco — The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation has suspended 178 medical providers from its workers’ comp system during the first eight months of the year.

Boston — Ten common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses accounted for about 80% of U.S. employers’ overall injury costs in 2020, the 2023 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index shows.

Morgantown, WV — A permanent disability caused by a work-related injury can increase the risk of other serious health disorders and even premature death, results of recent study suggest.

Boca Raton, FL — When implementing safety technologies, the relationship between employers and technology providers and workers’ compensation insurers “is critical to success,” the National Council on Compensation Insurance says.

The Jobsite Caddy is an all-inclusive station that combines fire safety, spill response and emergency information.

Resistant to cuts, impacts, oil and water, these gloves offer multiple protection levels for workers. They’re made of premium-grade, white-grain goatskin and feature a high-visibility orange thermo plastic rubber impact on the back of the hand and fingers.

Although winterizing your car or truck is an important step to ensure your vehicle’s safety, it is equally important that you are aware of the potential health risks posed by the chemicals used for winterization.

Two 35-year-old workers using floor sanders were killed and two others were seriously burned in a house fire after the lacquer floor sealer they were using ignited.

Working on jobsites painted before 1978 can pose risks associated with lead-based paints. Workers need to be aware of safe practices in removing this paint to avoid the health risks that come with lead exposure both during and after work has taken place.

Breathing problems. Itchy skin, rashes and burns. Irritated eyes. For some workers, including maintenance workers, janitors and housekeepers, these symptoms may have a common factor: cleaning products.

Washington — President Joe Biden is directing OSHA to “ramp up” enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat and to issue a hazard alert.

What is possible regarding evacuation management using connected safety technology?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed emergency communications?

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released guidance on break requirements for short-haul commercial truck drivers who unintentionally exceed time or distance driving limits.

Washington – In response to recent worker deaths at demolition sites, OSHA has updated its webpage and safety resources addressing common hazards in the construction demolition industry.

Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document.

Washington – OSHA has released three guidance documents intended to help chemical facilities comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).

Composed of two parts, the Loner Bridge System includes the Loner Bridge Portable Satellite and GSM Base Station and the Loner 900 Employee-Worn Safety Monitoring Device.

Safe-E-Stop is a wireless e-stop system that can be integrated with existing hard-wired emergency stop systems for assembly lines and other production systems.

Designed for personnel working in paint booths and on-the-ground manufacturing repair and operations, the G7c is a combined safety monitoring and communications device that continuously monitors the concentration of hazardous gases or fumes, and communicates the employee’s identity and location to a live monitoring team in real time.

The TXgard Series of remote wall-mounted continuous gas detectors now offers localized digital displays.

The E6000 is a handheld industrial combustion gas and emissions analyzer.

PowerFleet Essence is a new class of industrial truck telematics platforms for small to medium-sized fleets.

Engineered for truck or bus garages, repair and diesel/LNG conversion shops, and test bays and park ramps, this methane detection system can spot leaks as small as 100 parts per million.

The X-Viz Confined Space Monitoring System meets OSHA requirements during plant turnarounds.

iControl Networks Inc, Palo Alto, Calif., a provider of broadband home management, and Visonic Ltd., Tel-Aviv, Israel, a developer and manufacturer of wireless home security and safety systems and components, have partnered to integrate Visonic security peripherals into the iControl OpenHome™ software platform.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers the Wiser™ Energy Management System, a demand management solution for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and improves grid efficiency.

Allure Energy Inc., Austin, Texas, introduced its latest product, EverSense 2.0 at CES in Las Vegas.

Rosewater Energy Group introduced its Residential Energy Storage Hub, designed to allow homeowners to take advantage of renewable energy sources and harness all power that comes into their home.

Talk-A-Phone has designed a lightweight aluminum construction emergency phone tower for reduced ecological footprint and one-person installation.