Swarm A10, A20 and A30 helmets make it easier for welders to use the correct eye protection. The A10 has an auto-darkening filter fixed to shade 11. The A20 and A30, featuring a shade range from nine to 13, have an external shade selector knob and full internal dial controls, respectively.

The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap.

The CEL-350 dBadge Micro Noise Dosimeter is a compact safety tool designed to measure the noise exposure of an employee over the workday to uncover dangerous areas and ensure compliance with strict OSHA, NIOSH or ISO regulations.

The dBadge2 Personal Noise Dosimeter has gained intrinsic safety certification for use in industries that operate in highly explosive environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and other sectors.

Link 2.0 features a helmet-mounted earmuff that offers users a boom mic attachment for taking clear calls in loud work environments. The helmet mount has a 25 decibel noise reduction rating, is ANSI certified, and is OSHA and NIOSH compliant.

Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or MC, is a volatile and colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.

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.

With a nearly 10,000-foot perimeter to secure at its newly constructed solar farm in the Midwest, an independent power producer turned to SmarterFence and SmarterBeam solutions from SmarterSecurity Inc. Systems integrator MidCo Inc. took on the task of installing the solutions to help secure the owner’s investment and operations from intruders to allow the site to be routinely unmanned.

Madison, WI – Shift workers may be more likely to be overweight, have sleep problems, and develop diabetes or other metabolic disorders, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Spokane, WA — Individual organs in the digestive system contain separate biological clocks that may influence the metabolism of people who work the night shift and help explain a link to shift worker health problems such as obesity and diabetes, a recent study from researchers at Washington State University suggests.

Sacramento, CA – California could become the first state to require professional cosmetics manufacturers to list ingredients – including hazardous chemicals – on their product labels.

An Illinois state law ensures that individuals are in control of their own biometric data and prohibits private companies from collecting it unless they meet certain consent criteria.

Pasco has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity, according to an announcement.

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, is celebrating 50 years of perimeter security systems innovation at ISC West at Booth #7064.

One of the things that really intrigued me about Peak Alarm when I first read their application for SDM Dealer of the Year was the sheer number of initiatives the company took on all at once — most of them in the middle of a pandemic.

How can we better measure our safety culture?

ONVIF working groups are subsets of the ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee, and any ONVIF member company at the full or contributing membership level is encouraged to participate in this work. 

The CCS 200 Spirometer produces accurate and repeatable spirograms for use in NIOSH-compliant occupational health programs.

The VIKING PAPR 3350 Welding Helmet is a complete powered system. It draws air from the environment through a HEPA filter located on the belt, and delivers filtered air in the breathing zone within a premium-level VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet.

The Allegro Deluxe Supplied Air Shield and Welding Helmet (Blue) is a cost-effective system used by workers at foundries, aluminum plants, mines, chemical plants, refineries, auto manufacturers, and fabricators.

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To acknowledge the unique contributions made daily by female welders, 3M has designed the Speedglas 100 Series Graphic Welding Helmets – Women’s Collection.

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has published a pair of hazard alerts in response to an increase in fatalities at metal and non-metal mines.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to delay until July 24 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed until Oct. 2 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines, according to a notice published in the May 22 Federal Register.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to amend a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines, as well as delay its effective date until March 2, according to separate notices published in the Sept. 12 Federal Register.

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is updating its metal and nonmetal mining regulations to incorporate advances in electronic detonators.

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s direct final rule concerning advances in electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines has gone into effect, the agency announced March 18.

More businesses are becoming aware of biometrics for identification and access control — and security professionals who help educate them will reap the benefits..

Bullard has launched a new Welding Helmet, SparxLift, for use with its EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator.

Bethesda, MD — Three methods to decontaminate N95 filtering facepiece respirators for reuse are being recommended by the National Institutes of Health after researchers at the agency successfully tested their effectiveness and the repeat functional integrity of the respirator after each sanitization.

West Lafayette, IN – A common procedure used to repair water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air and should be re-evaluated for its risks to workers, the public and the environment, according to researchers from Purdue University.

Denver – On the heels of a recent Purdue University study suggesting that a popular method for repairing water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air, the National Environmental Health Association will host a one-hour webinar on Oct. 5 to discuss potential risks to workers and the public.

West Lafayette, IN — Researchers at Purdue University have outlined recommendations for enhancing the safety of a popular method for repairing water pipes that may release hazardous chemicals into the air, as part of a recent study on rehabilitating damaged drainage culverts.

Washington — OSHA personnel will now wear safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats to “protect them better when they are on inspection sites.”

Active Guard ensures that the metadata describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are seamlessly delivered to popular video management systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec, and others.

This robust, halogen-free thermal camera provides users with both reliable and consistent detection and verification at all hours of the day, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.

Washington — The Department of Transportation has issued a proposed rule that would revise industry drug testing protocol by adding oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for commercial motor vehicle operators and workers in other safety-sensitive transportation positions.

Washington — The Department of Transportation has approved oral fluid drug testing as an alternative to urine testing for truck drivers and workers in other safety-sensitive transportation positions.

Seattle — Public train and bus operators face secondhand exposure from passenger drug use, potentially affecting their physical and mental health, according to a new report.

Washington — NIOSH has released an updated version of its free Sound Level Meter app, designed to measure noise exposure in the workplace.

The Viking 3350 welding helmet has one of the industry’s largest auto-darkening view sizes, at 3.34 inches tall.

The Serpent Safety Helmet offers wearers features such as a rotating ratchet adjustment system (pin-lock also available); an eight-point, six-strap suspension for extreme comfort and impact resistance; and a soft cloth brow pad.

The V-Gard GREEN Protective Helmet is the first industrial safety product produced from renewable resources.

Classic VSi is a variable shade (shades 8-13) auto-darkening welding helmet with a flip-up panel that exposes a clear grinding shield that provides 180 degrees of vision.

By combining thermal analytics, geospatial capabilities and AI-enabled solutions, integrators can now achieve real-time, proactive and reliable outdoor security.

A 35-year-old roofer was part of a nine-member crew constructing the leading edge of a metal roof on a warehouse. The roofer was walking toward his lifeline and about 8 feet away from it when he fell from the unprotected edge.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to ban most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride.