The DUO line of headlamps, a hands-free lighting solution for harsh environments, features the FACE2FACE anti-glare function.

Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear fixtures feature an industry-leading 10-year warranty.

From 1992 to 2005, at least 154 workers were killed after a metal ladder they were using came in contact with an overhead power line, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in a recent NIOSH review.

The 2713 Chicago Series Self-Retracting Lifeline is available with galvanized steel cable or Dyneema webbing and is an excellent short-full range block offering lightweight handling, high-quality serviceability and exceptional performance.

Featuring a choice of three connectors, the ManSafe Mini Self-Retracting Lifeline is built for use in every environment.

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

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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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.

Washington – Mandatory guidelines for drug testing of federal employees have been updated to include testing for four semi-synthetic opioids, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced.

Washington — Federal employees need more comprehensive guidance from the Office of Personnel Management before they return to the workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, House Democrats contended during a June 25 virtual hearing convened by the House Government Operations Subcommittee.

Cestus DNX Grip technology features a one-piece palm pattern that is rated cut level 2 and is oil resistant. Its steadfast GRIP design guards, resists, illuminates and protects. Fingers are curved, reducing hand strain. Lightweight, flexible and mega durable, reflective fingertips illuminate in low light. HM Impact is a versatile hazard-proof tool.

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Tumwater, WA — A new online training course from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended to enhance safety and comfort for all drivers.

Nashville, TN — A free online tool developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University is intended to help employers assess how and where exoskeletons could help reduce work-related back injuries “without the need for costly and time-consuming experiments.”

Cincinnati — A new guidance document from NIOSH outlines ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths associated with robbery-related violence at gasoline stations and convenience stores.

San Mateo, CA — Nearly 2 out of 3 frontline workers don’t feel safe on the job, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — OSHA “continues to be hampered” by the lack of a permanent standard on infectious diseases and “needs to address worksite violence,” a new report states.

Blackline Safety Corp., a Calgary, Alberta-based supplier of connected safety technology, recently promoted Sean Stinson to president. With this appointment, Stinson assumes the leadership of Blackine Safety’s software and professional service offerings, and will continue to lead all of the revenue-generating activities, including sales, customer success and channel management.

Blackline Safety Corp., a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through the Internet of Things, has expanded the manufacturing capacity at its Calgary, Alberta, headquarters. The expanded manufacturing area now spans more than 11,850 square feet on the main floor – a 49% increase in space.

Blackline Safety Corp., a Calgary, Alberta-based connected safety technology provider, has a new chief financial officer.

Revolutionize your employee safety program with safety monitoring by Blackline GPS! New industrial-quality indoor location technology, coupled with person-worn Loner^® safety monitoring devices, empowers a pin-point emergency response to incidents. Real-time safety alerts include automated man-down and True Fall Detection^®, plus manual requests for help. It is intrinsically safe for hazardous environments.

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A 16-year-old worker died after his ladder came in contact with a power line.

Utility linemen face a variety of on-the-job hazards. From high-voltage contact and confined spaces to working at height and exposure to inclement weather, what’s being done to promote a culture of safety within the industry?

Washington — Spurred by a number of deaths in which a guy wire being worked on contacted an energized high-voltage power line, OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt have launched the Carhartt Flame-Resistant Extremes Arctic Outerwear Line, which offers wind resistance, durability, warmth and comfort to workers in extreme weather conditions – without added weight or bulk.

Danatec’s Electrical Safety Training System NFPA 70E Online Training focuses on workplace electrical safety and the application of industry-accepted best practice consensus-based standards to effectively manage arc flash and electrical shock hazards.

The Greenlee Gator Insulated Series of cutters and crimpers can help protect workers from up to 1,000 volts.

Washington – Three advocacy groups on June 25 filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging that unsafe conditions in poultry plants threaten workers’ basic human rights.

Atlanta – As the nation prepares to cook millions of turkeys in recognition of Thanksgiving Day, a coalition of worker safety and consumer advocates once again have voiced their opposition to a proposed Department of Agriculture rule that would speed up line speeds at poultry-processing plants.

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture used flawed worker injury data to advance its controversial proposal to remove maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants, according to the National Employment Law Project, an advocacy group.

New York — Construction worker fatalities remain on the rise in New York state while continuing to decline in New York City, according to an annual report released by the advocacy group New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

Los Angeles — To help ensure the safety of people returning to work – as well as those already on the job – during the COVID-pandemic, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health has released guidelines for workplace safety; worker participation; and compensation for sick, injured and at-risk workers.

Deep III Sonic 10 by Cestus has our innovative Sonic 10 grip that features a 3D grip terrain for optimal grip control on slick or dry surfaces while channeling oil, mud and water away from the palm. CestusAero vented Thermoplastic Rubber adds breathable impact protection that bends with hand movement.

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The “blue line” is defined as the path workers take to get their work done. The National Safety Council adds: “Blue line reviews are field observations of work by leaders with the goal of better understanding how work is actually performed.”

The Loner Bridge System by Blackline is the first safety monitoring solution that functions in remote areas and outside of cell coverage. This system will automatically send an alert to monitoring personnel and nearby team members in the event of an emergency – even if the employee is unconscious or incapacitated.

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Greenbelt, MD — The results are in for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.

Scaffolds can be a safer and more productive way to work than ladders, but they must be set up correctly, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns, noting that the majority of fatal falls among construction workers in Massachusetts involve scaffolds.

A 55-year-old painting contractor and his 27-year-old son were electrocuted when the aluminum extension ladder they were moving contacted an overhead power line.

Designed for working at height, self-retracting lifelines “extend and retract automatically, which keeps the lifeline in consistent tension while allowing the wearer to move around within a work area,” says the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

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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. 

“Arc Flash Electrical Safety,” a nine-module online course series, is a convenient and affordable self-paced course designed to help individuals who may otherwise find it difficult to attend classes through a more traditional method.

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.

Schaumburg, IL — The Emergency Nurses Association and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership have updated their Guiding Principles on Mitigating Violence in the Workplace and related toolkit.

The ALTAIR 2X line of gas detectors features the first one- or two-gas detector that incorporates industry-leading XCell Sensor technology.

The Loner Safety Monitoring Device provides instant emergency alerting accompanied by real- time location information, allowing organizations to exceed worker safety regulations. The Loner SMD will automatically send an alert to monitoring personnel in the event of an emergency or incident – even if the employee is unconscious or incapacitated.

Rigid Lifelines™ is showing off its softer side. Introducing the new Connex™ shock-absorbent lanyards, Defy™ self-retracting lanyards and the Evolve™ harnesses. Each comes in a variety of sizes and lengths to help you tackle any job, at almost any height. Finally – full-featured fall protection without the full-featured price. Learn more at http://rigidstore.co/safetylaunch.

Washington — Younger workers report feeling lonely and stressed more often than their older colleagues, results of a recent survey show.

Washington – Around 1 out of 5 workers worldwide experience loneliness on a daily basis, a new report shows.

Chicago — A new online game developed by the Center for Healthy Work at the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrates how different workers in an organization are impacted by social determinants of health.