rat K-Sun Corporation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:23:00 -0400 Booth #1104 Visit Booth #1104 at the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo and receive FREE MaxiSigns® V.2 Safety Sign-Making Software (a $499 value)! Try the K-Sun® PEARLabel® 400iXL Pipemarker and Safety Labeling Solution, an Energy Star, high-resolution printer with easy-to-use PipeMarker™ V8 and powerful MaxiLabel® Pro Ver 5 software. Make signs/labels/pipemarkers in-house, on-demand at great savings! Call (800) 622-6312 x214 or email us at info@ksun.com. Click here for more information from K-Sun Corporation 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
rat Hydrate for good health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Full Article
rat Stay hydrated when working in the heat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Working outdoors in the heat puts you at risk of becoming dehydrated. But what exactly does that mean? Full Article
rat Whole-body vibration and back pain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Whole-body vibration occurs when mechanical energy oscillations are transferred to the body as a whole, commonly through a seat or platform. Full Article
rat Co-worker gratitude may help our hearts react better to stress By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 San Diego — Saying “thank you” and expressing other forms of gratitude to co-workers can lead to better cardiovascular response in high-stress situations, results of a recent study show. Full Article
rat Safety leadership strategy By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 HazTek’s Leading Safely approach to safety leadership is aimed at helping industry leaders transform their organizations in ways that reduce risks, improve team morale and open pathways to improved financial performance. Full Article
rat Mini-excavator operator training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Intellia Mini Excavator Simulator Training Pack offers detailed metrics to track safety violations and performance, allowing employers to objectively determine when an operator is ready for the field. Full Article
rat Effective protection: selecting a respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors? Full Article
rat Respiratory protection in health care By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 How are powered air-purifying systems protecting frontline health care workers from COVID-19? Full Article
rat Respiratory protection program responsibilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have? Full Article
rat Respirator fit testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 What are the different types of respirator fit testing? What are their limitations and benefits? Full Article
rat Selecting the right respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0500 How do I choose between a full-face respirator and a half-face respirator? Full Article
rat Respirator fit testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 How do I implement respirator fit testing at my facility? Full Article
rat UV light effective in disinfecting N95 respirators for reuse: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Gaithersburg, MD — The use of ultraviolet light to disinfect N95 respirators has minimal impact on their form and function, allowing frontline workers to reuse the masks, results of a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology study show. Full Article
rat Amid COVID-19 pandemic, rates of ‘moral injury’ among health care workers similar to combat vets By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Durham, NC — The rates of “moral injury” that health care workers experienced during the first year of COVID-19 pandemic was akin to those of U.S. military combat veterans, results of a recent study show. Full Article
rat COVID-19 and health care workers: Walsh reiterates that permanent rule likely before year’s end By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Echoing comments made by OSHA administrator Doug Parker during a hearing three weeks earlier, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said a permanent standard on COVID-19 for the health care industry may be published sometime in the fall. Full Article
rat Study finds enhanced engineering and administrative controls needed in sterile processing units By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Current NIOSH and industry regulations and professional guidelines aimed at preventing unintentional exposure to pathogens during the sterile processing of medical devices may not be sufficient to ensure provider and patient safety, results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
rat Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH offering $350K in prize money By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Do you have an idea for improving fit testing of respirators? NIOSH is offering $350,000 in total prize money as part of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. Full Article
rat Respiratory Protection Week coming next month By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh — Respiratory Protection Week, intended to promote proper respiratory protection practices via the sharing of related research findings and educational tools, is set for Sept. 3-6. Full Article
rat Are respirators effective when beard bands are worn? NIOSH to explore By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH is seeking respirator manufacturers and other participants for a new project aimed at determining how well the devices protect workers who have facial hair when beard bands are used. Full Article
rat Researcher puts spotlight on suicide rates among construction workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Blacksburg, VA — Construction employers can help stem the industry’s elevated suicide rates by enhancing their crisis management skills via training, as well as providing flexible leave policies and counseling. Full Article
rat HAWS Corporation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 AXION®’s groundbreaking designs continue to change the emergency response landscape by offering the only medically superior response solution in the industry. AXION MSR™ products provide a complete ANSI-compliant safety solution coupled with enhanced victim comfort and injury reduction. Check out our redesigned website offering enhanced features, detailed product information and resources for a quality customer experience. Full Article
rat Respiratory protection for disaster relief efforts By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 How can emergency responders best be prepared with proper respiratory protection this hurricane season? Full Article
rat Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards? Full Article
rat OSHA keeps an eye on transportation tank cleaning operations in the South By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations. Full Article
rat NTSB publishes illustrated digest of 2023 Ohio train derailment and hazmat release By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Photos, graphics and statistics are included in an illustrated digest recently released by the National Transportation Safety Board detailing the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Full Article
rat Study explores link between farm machinery vibration and workers’ back pain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Iowa City, IA — A NIOSH-funded study of farm machinery found that the machine operators experienced whole-body vibration at levels that reached the European Union’s “action level” for exposure limit within two hours of operation on nearly 30 percent of the equipment tested. Full Article
rat Marie's Refrigerated Fresh Produce Dips By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Crafted with real, premium ingredients to help elevate snacking and dipping experiences, Marie's new Fresh Produce Dips leverage the brand's expertise in refrigerated foods to reach to a wider range of consumers while also catering to more diverse palates and lifestyle needs. Full Article
rat Respirator cartridges By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:01:00 -0500 Using a respirator cartridge beyond its service life can endanger workers and lead to regulatory violations. Full Article
rat Respirator system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:02:00 -0500 Workers will experience more comfort, less fatigue and improved productivity with the Allegro EZ AIR PAPR Complete Particulate System, intended for industrial applications in which respiratory, eye and face protection is required. Full Article
rat Respirators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:03:00 -0500 The EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator or EVAHL (Hazardous Locations) PAPR offers a 1,000 assigned protection factor, visual fuel gauge battery, single-filter design and an active-flow technology system. Full Article
rat Powered air-purifying respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:04:00 -0500 The Jackson Safety* Airmax Elite Powered Air Purifying Respirator protects workers from the respiratory dangers of welding fumes and heat stress – without sacrificing visibility. Full Article
rat Respirator fit-test system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:05:00 -0500 The Quantifit Respirator Fit Test System measures direct mask leakage without inferring the measurement. Full Article
rat Silicone half-mask respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:06:00 -0500 The 7800 Premium Silicone Half Mask is the newest addition to the Reusable Respirators Line. Full Article
rat Respirator fit tester By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:07:00 -0500 PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers are the only proven quantitative fit testing equipment for confidence in accurate real-time results. Full Article
rat Respirator fit-testing kit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:08:00 -0500 The VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generator integrates all of the necessary components of a traditional irritant smoke fit-testing kit into one convenient device, and offers users cost and safety advantages. Full Article
rat Self-contained breathing apparatus By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:09:00 -0500 The G1 SCBA is lightweight and has a low-profile design that decreases stress and fatigue. Full Article
rat Supplied-air respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:10:00 -0500 Ska-Pak AT is an advanced supplied-air respirator, with the added benefit of a patented, automatic hands-free air transfer capability. Full Article
rat Trends in ... respiratory protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:11:00 -0500 In 2012, exposure to harmful substances resulted in 110 work-related deaths and more than 15,000 cases with days away from work, according to the 2015 edition of the National Safety Council chartbook, “Injury Facts.” Full Article
rat Examining the Dynamics of Regenerative Agriculture By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Prepared Foods explores the growing and dynamic topic of regenerative agriculture in a discussion with Ryan Slabaugh, founder of Think Regeneration. Full Article
rat MSHA issues alert for bulldozer operators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — A recent string of fatalities involving miners operating bulldozers has prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert. Full Article
rat Look at your training, MSHA tells mine operators at close of 2023 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — Miner inexperience contributed significantly to what Mine Safety and Health Administration head Chris Williamson called an “unacceptable trend” of industry deaths in 2023. Full Article
rat MSHA shares tips on safely operating haulage vehicles By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:27:55 -0500 Arlington, VA — Miners dumping cargo from haulage vehicles should always load trucks or trailers properly and dump only on level surfaces, free of spillage, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says. Full Article
rat MSHA repeating its warning about operating mobile equipment near water By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — Miners operating mobile equipment near water should always examine the worksite, remain a safe distance from the water’s edge and wear a seat belt. Full Article
rat 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
rat Acme-Hardesty: Sustainability Silver Rating By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 This is the third consecutive year that Acme-Hardesty has been recognized by EcoVadis for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and ethical aspects. This is also the first time that Acme-Hardesty has reached the Silver level, which places it among the 85th percentile of companies assessed by EcoVadis. Full Article
rat AAK USA Appoints New Corporate Leadership By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 As vice president, go to market, Campbell will establish short-term and long-term commercial goals that align with broader US and global strategies to drive growth and enhance the organization’s go-to-market proposition. Full Article
rat Leveraging Food Coatings to Integrate Health Attributes By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 A coating uniquely embodies all the key traits in a finished food product—texture, appearance, flavor, and even, in most cases, aroma. With the increased demand for clean-label nutritious foods, developers are leveraging food coatings as a way to take those attributes and build healthfulness into texture in products designed to meet such requirements. Full Article
rat Osage Food Products Celebrates 25th Anniversary By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 At the onset of the business,Bill Dickinson and his small team were focused on ingredient trading, offering buy and resell services along with inventory management expertise. Full Article
rat Solely Celebrates a Year of Growth, Innovation, and Sustainability By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 With a sustained growth of over 70% (3-Yr CAGR), adding 18,000 new points of sale, and sustainability investments to its integrated structure, Solely has broken barriers in the healthy snacking landscape in 2023 and proved its journey is just getting started. Full Article