sto Storage cabinet for flammable chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 This cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of flammable chemicals. Standard size is 35 inches high and 22 inches deep, with available 30-, 36- and 48-inch widths and a removable shelf for larger container storage. Full Article
sto Built-in stop panel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 When a potentially dangerous process requires synchronous action by both hands to release or maintain the operation of a machine, the Duelco line of 2 Hand Control Stations with E-Stop button will effectively ensure the protection of the operator. Full Article
sto Storm shelter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph. Full Article
sto Fire-rated storage buildings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Ideal for storage of lithium-ion batteries, the Rack Fire Protect non-occupancy buildings are fire rated for two hours at 2,000° F. The containment facilities minimize the risk of fire spreading from damaged, malfunctioning or deep-discharged batteries to the workplace. Full Article
sto ‘Brainstorm’ e-tool targets sprain and strain hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — Preventing sprains and strains on the job is the aim of a new online tool from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Full Article
sto Livestock safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Farm animals can present real dangers to farmers, ranchers and their families. Full Article
sto Custom perimeter safety rail By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Assembling a custom perimeter safety rail is easy with RailGuard Fit-Rite Rail. Use this system on roofs, mezzanines and loading docks, or for in-plant machine guarding. Assemble the rail on-site to fit your application by simply ordering the lineal feet of rail and base type. Full Article
sto Smoking, asbestos exposure ups workers’ lung cancer death risk: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 New York – The risk of developing lung cancer increases when workers smoke, are exposed to asbestos and have asbestosis, according to a new study from the American Thoracic Society. Full Article
sto OSHA asbestos resource now offered in Spanish By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA has issued a Spanish-language version of its fact sheet on the dangers of asbestos. Full Article
sto Asbestos levels dropping, but worker exposure still too high, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Despite a downward trend in asbestos concentration levels over the course of nearly three decades, many workers in construction, automotive repair, manufacturing and other industries inhaled asbestos at heightened levels, according to a recent report. Full Article
sto International academy renews call for global ban on asbestos use By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing its position that all use of asbestos should be banned. Full Article
sto International academy releases two commentaries on asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing that the risk for the cancer mesothelioma is connected to both early and recent exposures to asbestos. Full Article
sto Asbestos among first 10 chemicals EPA to analyze under updated TSCA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Asbestos is one of the first 10 chemicals to be evaluated for potential health and environmental risks under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the Environmental Protection Agency announced on Nov. 29. Full Article
sto Senate bill aims to ban asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A group of Senate Democrats and an independent have introduced legislation seeking to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to eliminate human or environmental exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogen still legal in the United States. Full Article
sto EPA requests input on documents for TSCA chemical evaluations, proposes asbestos rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on problem formulation documents for the first 10 chemicals slated for evaluation for potential health and environmental risks under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, as well as a systematic review approach document and a proposed significant new use rule for asbestos. Full Article
sto Sen. Tom Udall: EPA proposals on asbestos alarming By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A pair of recent Environmental Protection Agency proposals regarding asbestos are cause for alarm, Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) is cautioning, while the agency contends it is attempting to expand restrictions on the substance. Full Article
sto Asbestos: EPA issues final rule on ‘discontinued uses’ as agency critics push for total ban By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule on asbestos intended to keep manufacturers from reintroducing “discontinued uses” of the known human carcinogen into the market without EPA approval. Full Article
sto Coalition of attorneys general sue EPA over asbestos regulation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 San Francisco — Attorneys general of 10 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator, Andrew Wheeler, over the agency’s refusal to issue a rule to further regulate asbestos – a known human carcinogen. Full Article
sto EPA seeks feedback on draft risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public comment on a draft risk evaluation that states asbestos, a known human carcinogen, presents an unreasonable health risk to workers under certain conditions, as critics of the agency renew their call for a complete ban of the substance. Full Article
sto EPA reschedules virtual peer review of draft risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has moved to June 8-11 a Toxic Substances Control Act Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals virtual peer review of an EPA draft risk evaluation that states asbestos, a known human carcinogen, presents an unreasonable health risk to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
sto EPA publishes first installment of controversial risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Critics of the Environmental Protection Agency are renewing their call for a complete ban on asbestos after the agency’s release of Part 1 of a final risk evaluation that concludes that the substance – a known human carcinogen – presents an unreasonable health risk to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
sto EPA publishes second installment of risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a draft of Part 2 of a final risk evaluation that concludes asbestos – a known human carcinogen – presents an unreasonable health risk to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
sto EPA proposes landmark ban on asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposed rule that would ban the use of chrysotile asbestos, a known human carcinogen linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma – a cancer of the membranes in the abdomen and chest. Full Article
sto EPA proposes ‘comprehensive’ reporting, recordkeeping requirements for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comment until July 5 on a proposed rule that would establish reporting and recordkeeping requirements for asbestos – a known human carcinogen – under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Full Article
sto EPA issues final scope of second installment of risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of the final scope of Part 2 of the final risk evaluation to be conducted for asbestos. Full Article
sto When customers get hostile By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 May 2022 00:04:00 -0400 Pre-COVID-19 pandemic work life may not return as quickly for employees in customer-facing industries. As some experts see it, the immediate future for workers in grocery, retail, hospitality and similar sectors still includes the risk of stress and anxiety stemming from interactions with angry or aggressive customers. Full Article
sto Hostility and abuse toward customer service reps on the rise: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Cambridge, MA — Nine out of 10 customer service workers recently surveyed say they’ve experienced an increase in customer abuse and hostility over the past 12 months. Full Article
sto Transport workers wear custom vests as part of anti-abuse campaign By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Victoria, Australia — “Transport workers are people too. Please respect them.” That request appears alongside the images of Public Transport Victoria workers clad in custom safety vests depicting their life stories. Full Article
sto Fact sheets offer tips for protecting workers in gas stations and convenience stores By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — New fact sheets from NIOSH are intended to help workers at gas stations and convenience stores – and their employers – reduce the risk of violence on the job. Full Article
sto Safe use and storage of chains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 When using chains and chain slings on the job, you need to keep a few important things in mind. Full Article
sto Gaston Mille By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:14:00 -0400 The Millenium Full Protect is an ASTM-certified safety overshoe that features a safety toe cap, penetration-resistant midsole and slip-resistant sole. Other features include an adjustable strap made of flexible PU and a protective tongue. The overshoe – designed for a long lifetime – is made of washable material. Click here for more information from Gaston Mille Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Full Article
sto Help stop the spread of flu at work By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists steps employers can take to help minimize the spread of flu. Full Article
sto Identifying occupational histoplasmosis By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Histoplasmosis is a non-contagious, non-transmittable infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus. Full Article
sto Help keep employees safe from asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Known for its strength and chemical and heat resistance, asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral that can have devastating effects on workers if proper precautions are not taken, states the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia. Full Article
sto Safe storage of chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What’s the correct ventilation system for my chemical storage space? Full Article
sto Handling and storing compressed gas cylinders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous. Full Article
sto OSHA to host webinar on silica exposure in engineered stone industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Protecting workers in the engineered stone industry from exposure to crystalline silica will be the topic of an OSHA webinar scheduled for March 14. Full Article
sto EPA is banning the import and use of asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will ban the use and import of chrysotile asbestos – a known human carcinogen – under a final rule announced March 18. Full Article
sto Open for comment: Part 2 of EPA risk evaluation for asbestos By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on Part 2 of a final draft risk evaluation that claims legacy use and disposal of asbestos presents an unreasonable health risk to demolition workers, firefighters and other workers in certain situations. Full Article
sto Cal/OSHA campaign aimed at protecting stone workers from silica exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health recently launched a campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of silica dust in the engineered stone industry. Full Article
sto Drugstore gift card By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 03:00:00 -0400 Founded in 1901 and visited by more than 6.1 million customers daily, Walgreens leads the chain drugstore industry in sales and profit. Full Article
sto Prego Creamy Pesto Sauces By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Made with real basil and fresh cream, the three distinct sauce varieties are a flavorful addition to dishes. Full Article
sto From Pesto to Pickle Mayo: A Look at the Latest Sauce and Dressing Innovations By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0400 Dive into the latest innovations in sauces and dressings, where bold flavors and unique ingredients are transforming mealtime experiences. From creamy pestos to energizing BBQ sauces, discover how brands are catering to diverse tastes and culinary adventures. Full Article
sto MSHA issues alert for customer truck drivers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Six fatal incidents involving customer truck drivers in the past three years have prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert. Full Article
sto MSHA issues alert for stored energy in belt conveyors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Spurred by recent deaths and injuries caused by the sudden release of energy from belt conveyor systems, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert. Full Article
sto Calyxt Achieves Phase 1 Milestone in Collaboration Agreement to Develop Alternative to Palm Oil By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Calyxt has begun the second and final phase of the research collaboration and expects to receive a final milestone payment upon completion. Full Article
sto Emergency stop device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The Cable and Push-Button E-Stop emergency stop device features a unique cam operation for faster positive stopping of metal working machines, yet it is immune to nuisance tripping because of vibrations. Full Article
sto Storage canisters for arc flash PPE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 These personal protective equipment storage canisters feature an oversized 14-inch diameter that provides ultimate protection for arc flash suits with hoods or face shields. Full Article
sto Customizable skin care dispenser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Customize different types of skin care dispensers with the updated Pick and Mix website. Full Article
sto Lamb Weston: Fun Form Meets Function By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Lamb Weston Inc., Eagle, Idaho, introduced Mini Waffled Hash Browns, billed as a “mini mashup of magnificent proportions.” Officials say product developers created a “hash brown that eats like a waffle” for on-the-go snacking as well as all dayparts. Full Article