Falls, struck-by incidents and overturned machinery are the most common causes of injury and death in forklift operations, according to NIOSH. Many of these deaths and injuries can be prevented by ensuring machine operators are trained and the work area is safe.

Forklift trucks are powerful equipment, and employees can be seriously injured if safe operating procedures are not followed.

Forklifts are commonplace around construction sites, warehouses and factories. But these powered industrial trucks can be deadly if used improperly, and they require respect and diligence for safe operation.

The Slice Smart-Retract Utility Knife combines a patented ceramic blade with the next advancement in safety features: smart-retract technology.

The patented, American-made Lewis K710 Locking Safety Knife has a fixed-blade design that allows two-stage definitive cutting depth unavailable with retractable blade knives.

Sacramento, CA – Legislation intended to prevent California employers from retaliating against immigrant workers who report unsafe or unfair working conditions awaits the governor’s signature.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations has filed formal comments urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to swiftly issue a mandate for commercial truck drivers to use electronic logging devices.

Washington – Certain patient-moving devices and policies can help nurses avoid injuries, according to a report released June 16 by advocacy group Public Citizen.

Los Angeles — Workplace deaths as a result of trauma have increased at a significantly higher percentage for Black, Latino and Asian workers compared with white workers, according to the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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Workrite's New MHP Line includes flame-resistant coveralls, shirts and pants made from a next-generation, multi-hazard protection fabric – Nomex® MHP. These soft, durable garments wick moisture, dry quickly and are designed for protection against electric arc flash, flash fire and molten metal splatter.

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A quick online search will uncover a large number of fatal workplace incident reports involving forklifts. From workers being crushed by these vehicles to others being run over or backed over, incidents involving forklifts can cause injuries and deaths in many ways.

Severed fingers and toes are injuries commonly associated with using truck liftgates. So are crushed feet.

Sacramento, CA — California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has unanimously approved a standard on heat exposure in indoor workplaces.

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications, including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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DRIFIRE 4.4™ Ultra-Lightweight Dual-Hazard Garments combine UL 2112 protection and a 10 calorie, HRC2 Arc Rating. Plus, protection meets performance with permanent moisture-wicking technology so garments dry up to 3x faster than competitors. It’s so light, you have to feel it to believe it. Learn more now!

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Workrite^® FR has introduced a line of enhanced-visibility, flame-resistant (FR) coveralls, shirts and pants – made from either Westex UltraSoft^® or Glen Raven GlenGuard^®. They use 2-inch triple-trim tape with ¾-inch-wide silver reflective tape – adding protection against flash fire, electric arc flash and combustible dust hazards in limited-light conditions.

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View or share a National Safety Month infographic summarizing the biggest risks at each stage of a person's life.

Washington – OSHA recently published four letters of interpretation regarding its revised Hazard Communication Standard.

Greenbelt, MD — From May 17 to 19, inspectors across North America checked braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 35th annual International Roadcheck.

Designed for working at height, self-retracting lifelines “extend and retract automatically, which keeps the lifeline in consistent tension while allowing the wearer to move around within a work area,” says the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Scissor lifts – named for the way the lifting mechanism’s crossed beams raise and lower the work platform – are often used by manufacturing, warehouse and construction workers.

This newly updated white paper includes valuable safety and compliance tips from J. J. Keller experts on important forklift topics such as equipment design, modifications/additions, operator training and more.

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The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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Give your gas detector a home. A place to check in. A place to recover. A place to recharge. A place to disclose every detail about a shift, and let you know when it is ready to take on the next one. The new DSX™ Docking Station ensures that your instruments are ready when you are. Find out more.

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At the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo, Workrite® FR is introducing a line of ultralight, NFPA 70E Category 2 flame-resistant (FR) coveralls, shirts and pants made from 5.3-ounce Glen Raven GlenGuard®. They come in a variety of colors and offer superior colorfastness, moisture management and durability. Come see the collection at Booth #2625.

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Can you explain the new ANSI/ISEA 201-2012 voluntary standard about classifying insulation apparel for cold-weather environments?

Download this guide from Winter Walking to identify the best traction aids for your organization.

The Four Lift Synchro-System allows movement of any one lift independently, or pair “A” or pair “B” as subsets, or all four lifts simultaneously.

The Pail Lifter is the fast, safe and easy way to handle 5-gallon paint pails.

The Battery Plate Manipulator Lift/Pitch System is a lift-assist device that allows a single operator to lift 150-pound lead battery plates, re-orient them vertically and move them to an adjacent workstation for further processing.

The PS-1930 is a self-propelled electric scissor lift with a platform height of 19 feet and a working height of 25 feet.

PDL Series Loading Dock Scissor Lifts allow users to transfer loads from a variety of truck bed heights to loading docks up to 59 inches high.

The Speed-Lift Dock Lift allows a forklift operator to safely and quickly raise from the ground up to 58 inches without leaving their seat. Automatic folding ramps open and close to keep the operator safe.

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The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET.

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By wearing the Tango™ TX1 Single Gas Monitor, which includes two identical sensors for the detection of the same gas, workers will be the safest single-gas monitor users in the world. The Tango’s three-year runtime and patent-pending DualSense® Technology increase worker safety, regardless of bump test frequency, while reducing overall maintenance costs.

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Defy™ self-retracting devices are designed to be lightweight yet extremely durable and exceed OSHA codes and ANSI standards. They’re slim, sleek and compact, so you’ll hardly notice how well they have your back. Plus, they come in a variety of lengths to catch you and take gravity out of the equation. Learn more about our new fall protection family.

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Adequate sleep is important for an individual’s health and well-being. Most experts recommend getting between seven and nine hours of sleep every day, which can be difficult to achieve, especially for people who work during nighttime hours or on a rotating shift schedule.

Shift work may be a fact of life for many U.S. workers, but the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation warns that such work can have serious repercussions.

Maybe you played games on your phone or tablet late into the night, or, as midnight approached, couldn’t help but watch one more episode of your favorite show. Whatever the case, many people head into work tired. But for some shift workers – people who perform their jobs outside the traditional 9-to-5 time frame – excessive fatigue at work may indicate something more serious.

For employees who work rotating or night shifts, remaining alert can be especially challenging when the body’s circadian clock is compromised – that is, the body is active when it believes it should be resting.

Night shift workers typically get one to four fewer hours of sleep a day than day shift workers, the American College of Chest Physicians says.

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers across the country. But training is important. If performed improperly, lifting and carrying items can lead to injuries.

From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices?

Chicago — Although a growing number of employers are purchasing air purifiers as part of reopening their workplaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one type of the technology might not be as effective as advertised, results of a recent study show.

Tampa, FL — Just one night of inadequate sleep can negatively affect your mental and physical well-being, a researcher from the University of South Florida says.

Barcelona, Spain — Exposure to printer toner, cleaning products and mold circulated in air conditioning systems – along with poor ventilation – can trigger asthma in office workers, results of a recent study out of England suggest.

Adding physical activity to your daily routine could lead to a longer life – regardless of genetic predisposition, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego.

Changsha, China — Night shift workers who have high blood pressure may be at increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or experiencing a stroke, results of a recent study show.