stan OSHA ponders standard aimed at emergency responder safety; seeks input By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness. Full Article
stan Cut-resistant glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:01:00 -0400 The HyFlex 11-541 glove features an 18-gauge ultra-lightweight liner with INTERCEPT Technology yarns that provide ANSI Cut Level 4/EN Cut Level 4 protection. Full Article
stan Social distancing helps prevent spread of flu, health institute says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Tempe, AZ – School closings and social distancing measures helped limit transmission of influenza in Mexico during the 2009 pandemic, indicates research released May 25 by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health. Full Article
stan OSHA standard on preventing violence in health care ‘a priority,’ Marty Walsh tells lawmakers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA will prioritize rulemaking for a standard on preventing workplace violence in health care and social settings, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified during a May 17 House subcommittee hearing. Full Article
stan Mark Stanton By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Matrix Design Group, a provider of technology for mining and industrial safety and productivity located in Newburgh, IN, has named Mark Stanton vice president of industrial sales and business development. Full Article
stan American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:23 -0400 Updates were recently made to the American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association consensus standard 121-2023 – Dropped Object Prevention Solutions. Full Article
stan Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller. Full Article
stan Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Get a complete overview of OSHA’s first aid regulations and what they mean for your business in this helpful white paper from J. J. Keller. Full Article
stan Understanding RF radiation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something to be overly concerned about. Low levels of RF radiation aren’t considered hazardous, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR). Full Article
stan Stanchion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:05:00 -0500 Mr. Chain’s X-Treme Stanchion weighs 25 pounds with the water bladder in the base filled, preventing it from being inadvertently bumped and tipped over. Full Article
stan Flame-resistant outerwear line By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:02:00 -0500 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. Full Article
stan Health care industry needs more OSHA standards, inspections: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA needs to issue more regulations that protect health care workers and conduct more inspections of facilities in that industry, according to a report released July 17 by advocacy group Public Citizen. Full Article
stan Groups petition OSHA to issue heat stress standard; Congresswoman to sponsor bill By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — More than 130 organizations and 90 individuals are petitioning OSHA to issue regulations aimed at protecting workers against heat stress. Full Article
stan Advocacy group offers OSHA 8-point agenda for emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is calling on OSHA to enact an emergency temporary standard related to COVID-19 – an action the advocacy group says won’t require OSHA officials to reinvent the wheel. Full Article
stan Biden says OSHA will issue an emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 vaccination, testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA is developing an emergency rule that will require employers with at least 100 workers to “ensure their workforces are fully vaccinated or show a negative test at least once a week,” President Joe Biden announced Sept. 9. Full Article
stan Army developing hearing protection standard for all service branches By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Fort Detrick, MD — The U.S. Army is developing a new standard to help protect all military service members from hearing problems caused by blast injuries. Full Article
stan Get ready for the National Safety Stand-Down: Free resources available By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH, OSHA and the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR – are offering a number of free online resources to help employers prepare for the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 6-10. Full Article
stan Understand the hazards of asphalt By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Millions of tons of asphalt are produced and used in the paving and roofing industries every year, the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation notes, and more than 500,000 workers are exposed to fumes from asphalt. Full Article
stan CSB report renews call for a combustible dust standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Charleston, WV – A number of combustible dust-related incidents, injuries and deaths over the past decade might have been prevented had OSHA promulgated a standard covering the hazard, according to a Chemical Safety Board report released July 16. Full Article
stan Dust explosion in China illustrates need for OSHA standard, CSB chief says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A deadly metal dust explosion in China offers a fresh reminder of combustible dust hazards, which the United States should address through an OSHA standard, Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso said in a statement released Aug. 5. Full Article
stan CSB renews call for combustible dust standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The Chemical Safety Board has reiterated its call for OSHA to promulgate a comprehensive combustible dust standard. Full Article
stan Chemical Safety Board calls for stronger standards on reactive chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — “It is past time for regulators to fully recognize the hazards presented by reactive chemicals,” Katherine Lemos, chair and CEO of the Chemical Safety Board, says in a new video in which the agency calls on OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen their standards on these substances. Full Article
stan Fall Protection remains atop OSHA’s annual ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited standards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Orlando, FL — For the 14th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Full Article
stan Standard earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 01:03:00 -0400 The Tonedown 200 Standard EarMuff has adjustable earcups and a comfortable tension band. Full Article
stan Construction Risks and Safety Standards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:14:48 -0400 This white paper aims to provide an overview of key OSHA standards for many of the hazards in the construction industry, frequently cited construction violations and PPE solutions that can help protect workers. Full Article
stan Understanding hypothermia By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Working in cold conditions can be unpleasant, uncomfortable and even dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t followed. Full Article
stan The definitive guide to understanding ice cleats and traction aids By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:56:00 -0400 Download this guide to learn everything you need to know about the different types of ice cleats and traction aids. Full Article
stan Water-resistant electronic hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:03:00 -0400 Quick Fit Hydros have been specifically designed for workers who want a water-resistant, multi-functional device that can be worn as an electronic ear protector or a personal hearing device for situational awareness by simply changing the tips. Full Article
stan Stand up against ergo injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Equipment such as adjustable chairs and ergonomic mouse pads can help prevent strain among workers sitting at a desk. But workers required to stand for long periods of time are subject to strain injuries that cannot be prevented with such equipment. Full Article
stan Understanding hand tool ergonomics By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 It’s important to exercise good ergonomics throughout the day. If you use hand tools as part of your job, keep the following in mind. Full Article
stan A better understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 What is carpal tunnel syndrome, and where is the carpal tunnel? Mayo Clinic explains: The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm-side of your wrist that “protects a main nerve to your hand and the nine tendons that bend your fingers.” Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compressing this nerve, which produces “numbness, tingling and, eventually, hand weakness.” Full Article
stan Understanding occupational asthma By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow. Full Article
stan Tips to remain ‘sane and safe’ during physical distancing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Maintaining a routine, helping others and taking time to focus on self-care are among the tips one Ball State University professor is sharing to help people stay “sane and safe” while practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
stan Flame-resistant requirements for high-visibility apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Why does the high-visibility standard have FR requirements? Full Article
stan The science of cut-resistant gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 How is glass and steel engineered into cut-resistant gloves? Full Article
stan Cut-resistant sleeves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 What are cut-resistant sleeves, and what type of workers should wear them? Full Article
stan Hand protection test standards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved? Full Article
stan Health care worker groups push appeals court for a permanent standard on COVID-19 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on April 4 heard oral arguments on why it should order OSHA to issue a permanent standard on COVID-19 for the health care industry. Full Article
stan Appeals court denies health care worker groups’ petition for a permanent COVID-19 standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled it doesn’t have the authority to order OSHA to issue a permanent standard on COVID-19 for the health care industry, denying an emergency petition filed by National Nurses United and other labor groups. Full Article
stan OSHA sends standard on COVID-19 for health care to OMB for final review By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA submitted its permanent standard on COVID-19 for the health care industry to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review Dec. 7. Full Article
stan Ergo group calls for OSHA standard on MSDs in health care By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — An OSHA standard on safe patient handling and mobility could reduce musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society says in a new policy statement. Full Article
stan Save the date: National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is set for April 15-19. Full Article
stan Attorneys general re-issue call for OSHA emergency standard on heat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A coalition of attorneys general is re-petitioning OSHA to issue an emergency temporary standard aimed at protecting workers from heat exposure. Full Article
stan Get ready for the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA is encouraging employers to take a break and raise awareness of fall hazards and the importance of fall protection during the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Full Article
stan ASSP releases voluntary standard on heat stress By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Park Ridge, IL — A recently published voluntary consensus standard is intended to reduce the risk of “heat stress due to heat exposures” among construction and demolition workers. Full Article
stan New resources to help you #StandDown4Safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Now available: a collection of new resources for the 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set for May 6-10. Full Article
stan ‘Listen to understand’: DOL hosts conversation on gender-based violence in construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The worst part of Shamaiah Turner’s job as a sheet metal worker hasn’t been the physical aspects, but instead “working with people who made me feel socially unsafe.” Full Article
stan National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents almost here By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The fifth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents begins April 15, providing employers with opportunities to raise awareness of struck-by hazard recognition and prevention. Full Article
stan Are you ready to #StandDown4Safety? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction kicks off May 6. Full Article
stan ANSI/ISEA updates voluntary standard on preventing dropped objects By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Recent changes to an American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association consensus standard are intended to enhance worker and facility protections from dropped objects on jobsites. Full Article