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Flame-resistant outerwear line

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.




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Health care industry needs more OSHA standards, inspections: report

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.




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Groups petition OSHA to issue heat stress standard; Congresswoman to sponsor bill

Washington — More than 130 organizations and 90 individuals are petitioning OSHA to issue regulations aimed at protecting workers against heat stress.




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Advocacy group offers OSHA 8-point agenda for emergency temporary standard on COVID-19

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.




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Biden says OSHA will issue an emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 vaccination, testing

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.




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Army developing hearing protection standard for all service branches

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.




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Get ready for the National Safety Stand-Down: Free resources available

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.




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Understand the hazards of asphalt

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.




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CSB report renews call for a combustible dust standard

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.




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Dust explosion in China illustrates need for OSHA standard, CSB chief says

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.




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CSB renews call for combustible dust standard

The Chemical Safety Board has reiterated its call for OSHA to promulgate a comprehensive combustible dust standard.




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Chemical Safety Board calls for stronger standards on reactive chemicals

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.




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Fall Protection remains atop OSHA’s annual ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited standards

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.




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Standard earmuff

The Tonedown 200 Standard EarMuff has adjustable earcups and a comfortable tension band.




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Construction Risks and Safety Standards

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.




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The importance of training new employees

Safety and health training should begin as soon as employees are hired, the National Safety Council states, because workers generally will be open to ideas and information about how their new organization operates.




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Never underestimate the importance of foot safety on the job

Keeping workers comfortable and productive on the job often starts with taking care of their feet. Download a free training presentation to start sharing foot safety facts with your crew at your next safety meeting.




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Understanding hypothermia

Working in cold conditions can be unpleasant, uncomfortable and even dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t followed.




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The definitive guide to understanding ice cleats and traction aids

Download this guide to learn everything you need to know about the different types of ice cleats and traction aids.




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Water-resistant electronic hearing protection

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.




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Stand up against ergo injuries

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.




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Understanding hand tool ergonomics

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.




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A better understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome

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.”




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Understanding occupational asthma

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.




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Tips to remain ‘sane and safe’ during physical distancing

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.




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Flame-resistant requirements for high-visibility apparel

Why does the high-visibility standard have FR requirements?




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The science of cut-resistant gloves

How is glass and steel engineered into cut-resistant gloves?




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Cut-resistant sleeves

What are cut-resistant sleeves, and what type of workers should wear them?




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The importance of comfortable hi-vis clothing

How important is properly fitted high-visibility clothing for safety on the job?




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The importance of wearing eye protection

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.




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Hand protection test standards

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?




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Health care worker groups push appeals court for a permanent standard on COVID-19

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.




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Appeals court denies health care worker groups’ petition for a permanent COVID-19 standard

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.




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OSHA sends standard on COVID-19 for health care to OMB for final review

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.




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Ergo group calls for OSHA standard on MSDs in health care

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.




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Save the date: National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

Washington — The National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is set for April 15-19.




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Attorneys general re-issue call for OSHA emergency standard on heat

Washington — A coalition of attorneys general is re-petitioning OSHA to issue an emergency temporary standard aimed at protecting workers from heat exposure.




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Get ready for the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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.




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ASSP releases voluntary standard on heat stress

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.




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New resources to help you #StandDown4Safety

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.




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‘Listen to understand’: DOL hosts conversation on gender-based violence in construction

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.”




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National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents almost here

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.




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Are you ready to #StandDown4Safety?

Washington — The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction kicks off May 6.




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ANSI/ISEA updates voluntary standard on preventing dropped objects

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.




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Tower worker video highlights updates to construction safety standard

Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association explores updates to the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals A10.48-2023 standard covering pre-job planning.




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Safety sign standards: OSHA vs. ANSI

What are the differences between OSHA and ANSI safety sign standards?




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The importance of workplace drug testing

Why is workforce positivity for marijuana a problem?




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Implementing the ISO 45001 standard

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?




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OSHA’s standard on walking-working surfaces

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?




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Understanding ANSI Z359.14-2021: Updated Self-Retracting Devices Standard

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.