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Mitigating the hidden risks of start-up and shutdown operations

While commonly associated with planned shutdowns and turnarounds, SU/SD operations also encompass routine operational cycles and processes that occur independently of these events. These SU/SD operations produce various risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial facilities. 




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Blackline Safety unveils new and improved features for G6 Single-Gas Detector

G6 will be on display at a global marketing roadshow at both the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans from October 23-35, and A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany from October 24-27.




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MSA Safety launches the SENTRY io® Controller for gas and flame monitoring

Designed for easy use with an intuitive touchscreen operating system, the SENTRY io Controller can help users save time and reduce costs.




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Safety first: Protecting workers in the oil and gas industry as fatalities and injuries are on the rise

Workers in the oil and gas industry, whether they work with pipelines, on oil rigs, as drivers or at well sites, face higher incidence and mortality rates.




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Safeguarding the invisible workforce

Advanced gas detection and safety monitoring solutions emerge as indispensable tools in safeguarding lone workers.




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Honeywell and Chevron collaborate on AI-assisted solutions for refining processes

Collaboration aims to enhance refining operations and workforce with advanced AI-Assisted technologies, including a new generation of alarm management solutions.




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Is your high-density storage compromising worker safety?

This strategy increases the value of each square foot with customizable racks, but do the pros outweigh the cons?




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Advancements in technology are increasing welding safety

As more injuries happen, more welders will be out of commission — and fewer young adults will be interested in entering the field.  




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Balancing efficiency and reducing human error in manufacturing

Attempting to mitigate human error can negatively impact manufacturing efficiency, and inefficiencies can be almost as expensive and frustrating as the human errors themselves.




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Robots: Powering productivity and safety

Emerging technologies within robots and AI can improve safety by taking on jobs that are more dangerous for humans.




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PODCAST | The future of materials handling

Doug Backinger of Caster Concepts discusses the growing trend of automation and ergonomics in the materials handling industry.




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Tiny particles, massive threat: The unseen danger of combustible dust

A recent ISHN webinar highlighted the often-overlooked hazard of combustible dust, with expert Mark Hanson detailing the devastating consequences of ignoring this workplace threat.




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Is your facility at risk due to inadequate electrical testing?

Many facilities do not follow best practices when inspecting and maintaining machinery, leading to unnoticed and unmanaged hazards.




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Exploring chemical risk management and green chemistry

A recent webinar focuses on chemical risk management, with a particular emphasis on the role of approvals, green chemistry, and hazard communication.




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Ground-level changes drive ergonomic, employee-wellbeing improvements

Whether moving parts to the dock or product down an assembly line, lower push forces mean that employees can move materials quickly with less wear on their bodies and greater productivity. 




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Maintaining worker safety on the packaging line

 Protecting them from on-the-job injuries goes hand in hand with a facility’s success. To maintain productivity levels and revenue, you must minimize workplace hazards.




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Addressing challenges in lockout tagout implementation

This article discusses the most common challenges in lockout tagout implementation, from outdated practices to human behavior.




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ASSP and SafetyCulture offer new training on mobile devices

The mobile training aims to shake up the notion of traditional compliance training, making it widely accessible and highly interactive, even in remote locations. 




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Flipping the script on health and wellness: Prioritizing prevention

When workers aren’t taking control of their health, it can be quite costly for employers. Here are three tactics for employers to begin utilizing.




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Study finds workplace safety training for older kids is effective

A recent study shows that teaching older kids about workplace safety can significantly improve their knowledge and attitudes.




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Measuring the effectiveness of safety training

OSHA provides numerous details about oversights and how well managers implement safety training. How can leadership measure this data before accidents occur?




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Cold stress: Protecting workers in refrigeration environments

It’s imperative that those working with industrial freezers are able to recognize, treat, and most important prevent cold stress and its potential health impacts.




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Utilizing smart access management technology bolsters security

Construction site managers and safety managers bear the responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and its workers.




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Safety by design: Proactive measures for reducing risk at job sites

It’s important for every team member, from subcontractors to superintendents, to take responsibility for safety compliance.




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OSHA: Roofing contractor willfully exposed own children to potentially deadly falls

The owner of a Liverpool, Pennsylvania roofing company risked the lives of two of his children by exposing them to falls from heights.




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Unguarded trenches collapsed, trapped, injured workers

A Boston waterproofing contractor exposed employees to life-threatening cave-ins and excavation hazards at worksites.




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Construction supervisor pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into workplace death

One of New York man's employees died after a fall from an improperly secured roof.




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PODCAST | The role of technology in enhancing construction safety

The construction industry has seen a significant shift towards the use of technology to improve safety management.




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7 best practices for walkway protection under scaffolding

Fall injuries may be the most obvious scaffold-related hazard, but they’re not the only one. Debris and objects falling from scaffolds can hit passersby underneath. 




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Are you perpetuating lone worker myths?

There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone.




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Actively caring for people’s safety

What does it mean to actively care for people’s safety? Is this the mission of behavior-based safety (BBS)? Let’s understand the difference between “caring” and “acting.” No one wants to see an individual get injured on the job. This is caring. Yet, many workers admit they do not act on their caring by providing behavioral feedback.




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Worker engagement requires enabling workers to speak up

Most organizations, especially those that manage higher risks, have a “requirement” for the workforce to stop work and get help when they are “unsure.” When you talk to managers, they believe this empowerment is what is needed to get people to stop.




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NFPA 70E’s focus on preventing human error

The 2018 print edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is 104 pages. Updated every three years by the 70E technical committee, this comprehensive standard covers the latest information about the effects of shock, arc flash, arc blast, dc hazards, and developments in electrical design, PPE.




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Do you have a plan? Protect workers from lung cancer

Crystalline silica is one of the most common elements on the planet, just behind oxygen. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to it in their workplace. It’s about 100 times smaller than sand and can be found on construction sites in building materials such as concrete, block, stone, sand, and mortar.




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Navigating OSHA recordkeeping & reporting

As OSHA continues to update its 2016 rule on recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, organizations should be aware of new policies that affect how they treat – and reward – safety in the workplace.




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Machine risk assessments vs. safeguarding assessments

When it comes to accidents, manufacturing ranks second highest of all industries. That comes despite OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. A key culprit is unguarded hazardous machinery. 




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Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.




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When seconds count: Making eyewash stations accessible, responsive and safer

Recent advances in plumbed permanent eyewash stations are improving the odds of workers walking away from these accidents with their eyes with minimal eye damage.




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The rebranding and expansion of industrial hygiene

In this podcast, we discuss how the industrial hygiene professional has evolved over the years as well as AIHA’s rebranding, and even AI as it relates to safety.




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Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate

The economy rolled on in the third quarter of 2017, growing by 3%, despite the hurricanes that battered the United States during the quarter.




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Heads up: Here are upcoming QSSP classes

QSSP increases the knowledge and competency of safety sales professionals, which in turn, builds trust and credibility in the customer relationship. The resulting partnership can be instrumental in reducing injury and illness in the workplace.




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Strong growth trajectory for the U.S. economy continues in 2018

For the 1st time since the middle of 2014, the U.S. economy has sustained 3% growth for two consecutive quarters, providing strong momentum into next year. The current Conference Board forecast calls for 2.8 percent growth during the final quarter of 2017 and 2.5% growth in 2018.




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Annual Grainger Show attracts 12,000

Grainger welcomed more than 12,000 attendees in February to its annual Grainger Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “An event like this for Grainger showcases the types of products, solutions, services and expertise we offer customers,” said Deb Oler, Grainger senior vice president and president, North American Sales and Services.




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Fastenal reports 2017 annual and fourth quarter earnings

Fastenal Company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Net sales increased 108% for the year, and 14.8% in the fourth quarter. Gross profit for the year was 10.1%.




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2nd annual AD eCommerce Summit: An ever-evolving digital world

From February 7-9, 2018, AD hosted its second annual eCommerce Summit at the Westin in Denver, CO. More than 250 AD independent distributors across six industries and three countries attended.




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ISEA’s new online training courses for safety sales professionals

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has announced two new online training programs for safety sales and marketing professionals. The new courses are part of ISEA’s strategic initiative to provide quality professional development programs to broaden knowledge and competency in occupational health and safety.




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Klein Tools buys Ergodyne to take advantage of an evolving ecosystem

Klein Tools and Tenacious Holdings, the parent company of Ergodyne, announced in September a major deal in which Klein Tools acquired Ergodyne. The “Tenacious Nation” will remain tenacious, with Ergodyne operating as a separate business unit at its St. Paul, MN headquarters and Tom Votel staying on as Ergodyne president.




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So why is the economy booming?

No doubt the U.S. economy is in a boom, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The Conference Board reports the highest levels of job satisfaction in more than a decade. The ratio between the unemployment level and the number of job vacancies is at its lowest level in a half-century




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Y. Berger & Company AB brings Eureka Gloves to the U.S.

We are a family-owned business based in Goteberg, Sweden and founded in 1959 as a Trading Company for Technical Fibers. Eureka Safety is the PPE division of Y. Berger & Co AB launched in 2009 as a logical extension of our expertise in technical materials and technical knowledge and history of glovemaking.




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You need a process & technology behind downloading leads

We always hear the call from management, “We need more sales!” The call from the marketing team: “Sales needs to do better with the leads, they don’t close enough.” The sales team complaining that “these leads from marketing are horrible.” Same story, new year.