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Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Working outdoors in the heat puts you at risk of becoming dehydrated. But what exactly does that mean?

Whole-body vibration occurs when mechanical energy oscillations are transferred to the body as a whole, commonly through a seat or platform.

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.

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.

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.

What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors?

How are powered air-purifying systems protecting frontline health care workers from COVID-19?

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have?

What are the different types of respirator fit testing? What are their limitations and benefits?

How do I choose between a full-face respirator and a half-face respirator?

How do I implement respirator fit testing at my facility?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can emergency responders best be prepared with proper respiratory protection this hurricane season?

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?

Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations.

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.

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.

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.

Using a respirator cartridge beyond its service life can endanger workers and lead to regulatory violations.

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.

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.

The Jackson Safety* Airmax Elite Powered Air Purifying Respirator protects workers from the respiratory dangers of welding fumes and heat stress – without sacrificing visibility.

The Quantifit Respirator Fit Test System measures direct mask leakage without inferring the measurement.

The 7800 Premium Silicone Half Mask is the newest addition to the Reusable Respirators Line.

PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers are the only proven quantitative fit testing equipment for confidence in accurate real-time results.

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.

The G1 SCBA is lightweight and has a low-profile design that decreases stress and fatigue.

Ska-Pak AT is an advanced supplied-air respirator, with the added benefit of a patented, automatic hands-free air transfer capability.

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.”

Prepared Foods explores the growing and dynamic topic of regenerative agriculture in a discussion with Ryan Slabaugh, founder of Think Regeneration.

Arlington, VA — A recent string of fatalities involving miners operating bulldozers has prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert.

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.

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.

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.

Calyxt has begun the second and final phase of the research collaboration and expects to receive a final milestone payment upon completion. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.