“You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21.

Many devices, including personal gas monitors, are powered by lithium batteries, some of which (lithium-ion batteries) are rechargeable.

Being a true safety partner means knowing what’s important to people in the safety profession. Red Wing asked hundreds of safety professionals about their challenges, concerns and successes.

Download this free Foot Protection Training Guide with expert tips to help keep your workers safe from potentially devastating foot injuries.

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.

A lack or absence of oxygen, the presence of toxic chemicals or fumes, and extreme temperatures: These are some of the major hazards associated with confined spaces.

Silver Spring, MD — The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the U.S. Public Health Service chief nurse officer and the University of North Carolina and University of Washington schools of nursing, has launched a campaign with initiatives that include addressing industry concerns such as workplace violence and safe and appropriate staffing levels.

In Episode 38, the S+H team examines the April issue’s feature story on workplace fire drills. Also, Lori Guasta, senior director of consulting services at NSC, discusses fatigue in the workplace and beyond in the “5 Questions With …” interview.

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.

The DBI-SALA ExoFit STRATA Full-Body Safety Harness is the first full-body safety harness designed and tested with data-driven, third-party research – resulting in a harness that is more comfortable, cooler and lighter to wear.

The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure shows BCSP's certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. "Career Paths in Safety" includes information on BCSP's certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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The BP2CL3O 2-in-1 Insulated Bomber Jacket meets ANSI Class 3 standards with fluorescent orange polyurethane/cotton polyester material with 2-inch silver reflective stripes. It features a zip-out fleece liner, front zipper closure, two outer zippered slant pockets, elastic at the waist and wrists, and waterproof material. Call (800) 955-6887 or visit www.mcrsafety.com for more information.

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The key to our advanced facepieces is Top Down Convertibility. A single facepiece. A single fit test. This provides a full-facepiece solution for all applications while minimizing inventory costs and training time. Any AV-Series facepiece can be used interchangeably with Scott's full line of SCBA, APR, and communications products.

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How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools?

What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents?

The QuickSCAN mobile app provides workers with on-the-go access to Safety Data Sheets.

The Pulse-Flow PTA pneumatic conveying system safeguards lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide from moisture exposure and protects workers from toxic cathode materials during rechargeable battery production.

The Overman Boot features Wolverine CarbonMAX – one of the first safety toes using nanotechnology – for the most advanced combination of protection and lightweight comfort that meets ASTM standards.

Innovation, quality components, styling and expert construction define the Portwest Safety Footwear Collection.

OLIVER Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for employees in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas; heavy metal fabrication; and construction.

CHICA Safety Eyewear in Leopard Print features oversized ballistic-rated lenses for superior protection and a universal nose bridge for comfort and fit.

Ammo Eyewear features a wraparound design with a foam lining on interior lenses to provide protection against wind, airborne debris or small particles that can be hazardous to a worker’s vision.

The Skullerz Safety Glasses line offers seven unique, patented models in up to 13 different lens options.

Parallax, the latest product in the Temple Technology line, features a patented temple design that provides superior comfort for all-day wear.

Bouton Optical’s latest innovation, Zenon Z12 FOAM, features the popular Z12 style with foam padding, making it an effective solution for workers in environments with dust, airborne particles and high wind.

The BackDraft series is dielectric and features a unique self-sealing TPR/polycarbonate hinge and internal TPR side shields for extreme particle protection.

Safety First System products help reduce employee cut injuries and minimize or eliminate damaged merchandise.

These knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard-deep – helping to protect employees against lacerations and save product.

The Smarty family of ceramic-blade safety box cutters features a longer 1-inch blade and durable glass-filled nylon ambidextrous handles.

The headlamp on a worker’s hard hat. The lanyard that prevents tools from dropping. The safety blade that smoothly slices through cellophane. These safety tools and knives – and countless more – not only help keep work processes running efficiently, they also help keep employees safe. Here, manufacturing industry professionals speak about what’s new in the field of safety tools and knives, and what workers need to know to stay safe.

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. has expanded the power operation and technology offerings that can be added to its safety gate product line to save time and provide efficiencies when lift trucks are transferring material to and from upper levels.

The visibility of this patented safety checklist solution means busy supervisors can see at a glance if a forklift operator has completed a pre-shift inspection.

The RKC-500 Detect-A-Finger drop-probe device prevents welding machinery from starting its stroke if a finger or hand is detected in the point-of-operation area. Key components are a sensing probe module with a rod shaped to fit over or around the work piece and a control module.

Using weight sensors, pressure-sensitive safety mats detect the presence of workers, vehicles, or production materials and trigger an emergency stop that removes power from hazardous machinery. Only by removing pressure from the mat and switching on the control unit will power be restored to the machine.

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. has extended options for power, remote operation and tracking through its full line of pallet drop safety gates. New configurations work within the flow of a facility’s applications, offer no-touch environments and have custom engineered designs.

In the event of a power interruption, the Sensing-Saf-Start automatically disconnects power to a machine so that when power is restored, the machine won’t restart. Only after the reset button has been pressed by the machine operator can the machine be restarted.

Capable of stopping impacts at levels equivalent to its steel counterparts, the GuardRite Polymer Safety Barrier is made from scratch-resistant, impact-modified polypropylene. It bends and absorbs collisions – then returns to its original shape – with little or no damage to floors, material handling equipment or the barriers themselves.

The newly designed Roly safety gate protects people and products with a high-strength, high-visibility netting system on the ledge side gate that prevents products from falling from elevated storage systems.

The Model RG (Ready Gate) is an adjustable, self-closing safety gate available in two sizes, protecting guardrail openings of 16” to 26” and 24” to 40”. The gate can be field mounted and open to the right or left.

We’ve got your back. Loner® solutions from Blackline Safety enable personnel to work alone with remote monitoring. Includes automatic and manual incident detection and alerting, communications, and location technology. If an injury, health event, or physical assault occurs, monitoring personnel makes a difference – in real-time – even if the employee is unconscious and indoors.

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The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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Bolt-together, non-penetrating protection for smoke hatches and venting skylights. Free-standing design maintains waterproof integrity. Galvanized bases for resistance to the elements. Rail height 42-inches. Meets OSHA 1910.23(a)(4) and 1926.501 (b)(4). Standard and custom sizes. Rubber foot pads to prevent sliding or damage to membranes.

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Howard Leight FirmFit^TM Earplugs are firm foam reinvented with more comfort and more protection. Workers who prefer firm foam earplugs deserve the best. Because the more comfortable the earplug, the longer they’ll wear it. FirmFit – so soft your workers will want to wear them all day long. Try FirmFit today.

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Designed for use in confined areas, the Junkin Safety Evacuation Chair is ideal for use in restaurants, high-rise office buildings, airplanes, boats, narrow hallways and stairwells. Each chair includes 2-inch standard automotive-style patient restraint straps. Green vinyl covers are made of 18-ounce antibacterial material. The chair is fungus- and rot-resistant for long-lasting durability and easy cleanup.

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The Memphis Orange is made with Kevlar 9178NFO and features a patent-protected, high-visibility orange DuPont™ Kevlar® engineered yarn. The high-visibility orange enhances safety awareness. This ANSI Cut Level 4 offering has excellent cut protection and great dexterity. Its lightweight seamless shell provides dexterity and comfort. Additionally, the 9178NFO is also touchscreen friendly.

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To beat slips, trips and falls you need to start combating the causes of distraction. Human factors training provides skills that improve safety awareness and reduce slips, trips and falls. Download this free guide today and learn how to solve slips, trips and falls for good.

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Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries.

Whitewater, WI – One-third of residential construction contractors who participated in a recent study said their firms lacked written safety programs, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

McLean, VA – The International Window Cleaning Association outlines hazards and best practices to help protect window cleaners on the job in its newly released field safety guide.