The Drench is equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push-handle eye/facewash for immediate drenching of workers who have been exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Portland, OR — A recent study of residential construction supervisors in Oregon who received toolbox talks via text messages showed that their compliance with Oregon OSHA’s standard on safety meetings increased – and the delivery method was welcomed.

The CoolTech Athletics line for men and women offers the look and lightweight feel of a sneaker with the protective features of a safety boot.

Designed for light industrial jobs, the Zero-G Lite is a work shoe that does not sacrifice style or comfort, allowing wearers to easily transition from the jobsite to off the clock.

Flite Safety Toe Work Shoes are injection molded from Aerex 1.5.5 for a seamless construction that is 100% liquid-proof. The shoes help keep feet warmer in the cold and cooler in the heat.

The Annex Athletic shoe features an Xergy anti-fatigue foam midsole that absorbs shock and returns energy, an oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole, an athletic-inspired design with leather and TecTuff abrasion-resistant material, a non-metallic nano safety toe, and the HYTEST-exclusive Terrapin internal met-guard technology.

Floatride Energy Daily Work from Reebok is an athletic work shoe made for women. The foam is resilient, flexible and provides premium responsive cushioning. The shoe features extra-wide composite toes, a MemoryTech footbed and breathable mesh with extra TPU for stability.

Floatride Energy from Reebok is an athletic work shoe made for women. The foam is resilient and flexible, as well as provides premium responsive cushioning. The shoe features extra-wide composite toes, a MemoryTech footbed and breathable mesh with extra TPU for stability. A rubber slip-resistant outsole increases traction and durability.

The aluminum-toe San Jose Oxford work shoe includes an air-infused Luftcell midsole, lightweight aluminum safety toes, and siped oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole that easily sheds water.

Two new series of women’s shoes – Parissa Work and Pulse Tech Work – provide workers with contemporary styles that offer protection on the job. Parissa Work slip-ons have a truFlex midsole with slip-resistant outsole and a removable footbed for extra cushioning.

The Langdon Work line of casual, comfortable shoes features midsoles with lightweight shock absorption and overall construction that provides full forefoot flexibility. These slip-ons have a truTECH heel pad that helps prevent foot fatigue by absorbing the shock from a long workday.

The Intruder SuperCharged line features three unique color patterns with a durable rubber outsole for superior grip and a soft, breathable nylon mesh sock lining.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration should better track the incidence rate of spills from cargo tank truck “wetlines” – the series of pipes used to load and unload liquids – to help identify risks, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.

Washington – Marie Therese Dominguez promised to make safety the No. 1 priority as head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, during her nomination hearing in front of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

Washington – Adults with occupational asthma face a higher risk of developing pneumococcal disease, but only 54 percent of them are vaccinated to help ward off an infection, according to a new study from NIOSH.

Washington — The health care and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma among major industry groups, according to a recent study from NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division.

Chicago — Physicians contracted by mine operators to review chest X-rays of coal miners who file “totally debilitating disease” workers’ compensation claims with the Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program may have a bias strongly related to financial conflict of interest, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — Workers in construction trades are at “significantly” higher risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than non-construction workers, according to the results of a recent study.

Charlottesville, VA — Coal miners with black lung disease commonly face various mental health issues, including thoughts of suicide, results of a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia show.

Ann Arbor, MI — Around 3 out of 4 workers have kept quiet when they’ve had an illness that could infect their co-workers, according to a recent study.

The Jetstream Athletic Shoe has a CarbonMAX nanotechnology safety toe that provides heavyweight protection while feeling so light and comfortable that you forget you’re wearing a safety toe.

Athens, OH — Blows to the head are common among performing arts theater personnel but often go unreported by workers who may not understand how serious head injuries are, according to a recent Ohio University study.

Just Add Power's Certified Integrator Workshop provides integrators with all the information needed to design, install and configure a Just Add Power AV-over-IP system while making the most of the features and functions of the company’s product line.

St. Louis – Military personnel with concussions caused by explosions had outcomes similar to personnel with concussions from other causes, according to a study from Washington University in St. Louis.

Washington — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Raymond Martinez affirmed his belief in electronic logging devices, but said “additional flexibility” is forthcoming for agricultural transporters, during a May 22 hearing before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Highways and Transit Subcommittee.

Austin, TX — A perceived growing shortage of commercial motor vehicle drivers and potential changes to hours-of-service rules are the top issues affecting the trucking industry, according to an annual survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Washington — The publication of a proposed rule intended to add flexibility to hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers is expected soon, on the heels of a recent delay, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Raymond Martinez said during a June 19 hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

San Diego — For the second straight year, a driver shortage and hours-of-service rules are the top two issues affecting the trucking industry, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comments on petitions seeking to restore California’s and Washington state’s rules on meal and rest breaks for commercial truck and bus drivers.

A new online toolkit offers guidance on increasing flu vaccination coverage among workers in long-term health care facilities.

Silver Spring, MD — The number of fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers increased from 2011 to 2017 – reflecting a surge in employment – although the rate of such incidents decreased 25%, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.

Washington — The Short Line Safety Institute has published a series of free videos designed to provide railroad workers with an overview of key elements of hazardous materials safety regulations.

For those involved with fire protection systems and equipment, special hazards, chemical and hazardous material storage and handling, building fire protection, life safety, electrical installations, or security products, systems and

To say 2020 was a bit of a roller coaster ride is perhaps an understatement. At this time last year, most security integrators anticipated a strong 2020, only to be thrown into turmoil late in the first quarter by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier today, the Security Industry Association (SIA), along with ISC West, presented the 2020 New Product Showcase (NPS) Awards in an online meeting. 

This emergency shower unit is fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems.

The Model SP829 AXION MSR drench showerhead uses the AXION drench shower nozzle, which employs the latest in hydrodynamic principles to spin inlet water and break it into smaller, discrete droplets.

Emergency eyewash/shower systems must work properly every time they are used. To help ensure this, manufacturers are continually finding ways to improve the safety and reliability of equipment.

Washington — Age-specific efforts aimed at preventing musculoskeletal disorders related to overexertion – a significant cause of MSDs among construction workers in the United States – could help address the problem, researchers from NIOSH say.

Washington — In response to a nationwide shortage of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has announced further temporary easing of regulations related to respiratory protection.

Washington — OSHA recently released a poster and video that detail seven steps to properly put on and remove a respirator at work.

Impact your protection, not your hands. For oil and gas, construction, and mining workers who require impact protection combined with oil grip and rugged protection against mud, oil and liquids, SHOWA 377IP is the most complete protection so far.

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Washington — Roadside assistance providers are struck and killed by passing vehicles more often than national crash data suggests, according to the results of a recent study.

Morgantown, WV — Two potentially hazardous chemicals are missing from the Safety Data Sheets for bulk liquid flavorings, findings from a recent NIOSH Respiratory Health Division study show.

Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. 

Washington — The Department of the Interior – not OSHA – will oversee workplace safety and health at offshore renewable energy facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, according to a policy statement published in the Oct. 18 Federal Register.

Washington — In response to an “increase in incidents involving grating” on offshore energy platforms, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement will govern workplace safety and environmental compliance at offshore renewable energy facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, according to the Department of the Interior.

New York – New York state should amend its workers’ compensation regulation to require all private-sector employers to implement workplace safety and loss prevention programs, watchdog group Public Citizen stated in a report released May 6.

For 2024, VMP is featuring more than 20 new products that have not been in previous catalogs.