es Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The economy rolled on in the third quarter of 2017, growing by 3%, despite the hurricanes that battered the United States during the quarter. Full Article
es Heads up: Here are upcoming QSSP classes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
es Strong growth trajectory for the U.S. economy continues in 2018 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
es 2018 Conferences By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 From the ASSE to the VPPA, occupational safety and health organizations have a busy year planned for conferences that will educate and enlighten safety and health professionals - as well as provide you with opportunities to network with you rfellow OSH pros. Here's a list of upcoming conferences in 2018. Full Article
es IoT resupply buttons benefit vendor-managed inventory programs By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Jergens Industrial Supply recently teamed up with custom software development group MindHARBOR Inc. to solve a problem in their supply chain -- and in the process found a new line of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to market to other distributors. Full Article
es ISEA’s new online training courses for safety sales professionals By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
es Y. Berger & Company AB brings Eureka Gloves to the U.S. By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
es You need a process & technology behind downloading leads By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
es The next recession is coming — by 2021 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Two-thirds of business economists in the U.S. expect a recession to begin by the end of 2020, with trade policy presenting the greatest risk to the expansion, according to a new survey reported by Bloomberg. So you can keep the panic button under lock and key. Full Article
es AD completes planned transition to member ownership By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 AD, the contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group, announced the completion of the transition of ownership from AD’s long-time Chairman & CEO, Bill Weisberg, to the buying group’s distributor members. Full Article
es Snow Phipps Group acquires BlackHawk Industrial Distribution By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, BlackHawk is a leading distributor of cutting tools, abrasives and industrial MRO products used in manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy, auto aftermarket, construction, general industrial, medical and agriculture applications. Full Article
es Motion Industries acquires Hydraulic Supply Company By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it acquired Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC). Execution of the transaction was completed on October 1, 2018. Full Article
es Best practices for safe chemical handling in parts washing processes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:52:25 -0400 What are the hazards workers are most exposed to in the workplace? Environmental considerations are also crucial to mark. Full Article
es Workplaces are often mismanaging mental health risk – here’s how By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:01:56 -0400 Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. Full Article
es DOL announces $1.4M in grants to prevent workplace gender-based violence, harassment By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:31:52 -0400 Workplace violence and harassment disproportionately harms women from underserved and historically marginalized communities, including women of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, women with disabilities and women affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Full Article
es Regular maintenance practices to ensure safe milling operations By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:11:31 -0400 Prioritizing routine maintenance helps businesses keep operations safe, efficient and cost-effective in the long run. Full Article
es Matthew Rehlander of National OnDemand, Inc. named 2024 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:12:51 -0400 Free webcast scheduled on October 3 to hear firsthand accounts of the three top outstanding safety professionals. Full Article
es Technologies to keep lone workers safe By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400 Lone workers are defined as employees who work without close contact or supervision from other colleagues. Full Article
es Focus on employee support for more effective cleaning outcomes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:18:50 -0500 Adopting a more personalized design approach to cleaning equipment will help facility maintenance teams build operational resilience, deliver better and safer cleaning outcomes and protect employees. Full Article
es Industrial waste management professionals can improve safety with IoT technology By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:12:00 -0400 Growing productivity has come with an increasing waste problem for manufacturing and heavy industry. The industrial sector produces more garbage than ever, and the task of disposing of it is often difficult, unsafe and inefficient. Failing to manage refuse properly can also come with significant consequences — fines, environmental damage and long-term health problems. Full Article
es How fleets can implement green practices without halting operations By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:39:35 -0400 By now, most people are aware of just how essential fleets are to our daily lives — we have the pandemic to thank for that. Click-and-collect culture met with the supply chain fiasco of 2022 has compounded the need for fleets to keep the supply and demand chain moving, enable technicians to deliver field services, and transport both the niceties and essentials of modern life. Full Article
es How are electric vehicles changing material handling? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:10:12 -0400 Electric vehicles are most commonly advertised as passenger vehicles, designed to help the average commuter reduce their carbon footprint and pay less at the pump. But they're making their way into the commercial sector in the form of heavy equipment electric vehicles. How are EVs changing material handling? Full Article
es GPS Insight Named 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award Winner by Business Intelligence Group By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:10:30 -0400 Companies such as GPS Insight that were bestowed with the Sustainability Leadership Award are those that have made sustainability a central aspect of their operations and goals. Full Article
es Occupational health professionals help railroads protect worker health and safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:03:58 -0500 AIHA announced the availability of free resources to support rail operators in reducing health risks associated with work conducted on railroads. Full Article
es How to safely and efficiently deal with slippery roadways when snow poses hefty risks By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 There is a way to remove snow quickly, safely, and efficiently from trailers with automated machines to help keep fleets clean and running on time. Full Article
es 10 safety measures that will help protect your utility workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available. Full Article
es Best practices to protect roadside construction workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:04:35 -0400 Roadside work zones pose extreme risk for the laborers who build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities. Highway maintenance jobs are among the most dangerous in the U.S. Full Article
es What are the best ways to improve work truck ergonomics? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:37:59 -0400 Truck driving ergonomics is an often overlooked part of vehicle safety. Employee comfort and musculoskeletal health deserve attention, too. Full Article
es Combilift launches Combi Safe-Lift to address forklift overloading By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:40:55 -0400 The new device includes an anti-overload sensor and an alarm to alert operators of potential risks. Full Article
es Memorial Day is the fourth most dangerous holiday for driver fatalities By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 14:27:56 -0400 The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday. Full Article
es Elevating construction equipment safety: Strategies that deliver By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:56:27 -0400 Actions to reduce risk can range from using sensors for better construction fleet management to holding periodic training sessions about emerging issues. Full Article
es Fourth of July: America's second deadliest driving holiday By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:24:31 -0400 Driving during a national holiday is always a risk. Stay safe out there! Full Article
es Mesothelioma linked to asbestos in talcum powder By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Thirty-three cases of the asbestos-related lung cancer mesothelioma draw attention to talcum powder as a non-occupational source of exposure to asbestos, according to a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. "Our findings strongly suggest that asbestos exposure through asbestos-contaminated cosmetic talc explains cases once deemed idiopathic or 'spontaneous,'" according to the report. Full Article
es AHA: President’s proposal to eliminate FDA tobacco oversight risks public health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 “We strongly oppose the administration’s proposal to create a separate government agency to oversee tobacco products. This unfortunately comes from an administration that has repeatedly placed the needs of the tobacco industry on equal footing with public health. Full Article
es Causes of numbness in the hands By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 A heart attack may cause tingling and numbness in one hand. If a person is experiencing a suspected heart attack, they or someone near them should seek emergency medical help. Severe blockages in the heart's main blood supply can cause chest pain as well as tingling and numbness down one arm or the other. Full Article
es Excess costs for obese employees vary between industries By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:09:00 -0500 Although obese employees incur higher direct and indirect costs, the extent of obesity-related costs tends to be lower in some industrial sectors — including healthcare, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Dominique Lejeune, MSc, of Groupe d'analyse, Ltée, Montréal, QC, Canada, analyzed variations in the relationship between obesity and healthcare and other employee costs. Full Article
es EPA takes a step in PFAS Action Plan By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 The EPA has proposed “regulatory determinations” for two chemicals whose presence in drinking water has raised alarm among the public and health experts. The agency is proposing to regulate two contaminants perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – but not six others: 1,1-dichloroethane, acetochlor, methyl bromide, metolachlor, nitrobenzene, and RDX. Full Article
es Here’s the latest on the coronavirus outbreak By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 The respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has now been detected in 32 locations internationally, including cases United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). Full Article
es CPR goes high-tech By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 A high-quality telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) program can save more lives from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and strengthen the chain of survival, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA) published in Circulation, a journal of the AHA, today. Each year in the United States, an estimated 350,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest in out-of-hospital environments. Sudden cardiac arrest is the unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness and commonly the result of an electric disturbance in the heart. Full Article
es Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise – such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren’t accustomed to high-intensity exercise – can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) or heart attacks, according to a new Scientific Statement published in the Association’s premier journal Circulation. Full Article
es NSC unveils comprehensive plan for presidential candidates to combat opioid misuse By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 The National Safety Council (NSC), in partnership with more than 50 organizations and companies nationwide, released a comprehensive, inclusive strategy to address opioid misuse that all presidential candidates – regardless of party – should either adopt in full or use to close gaps in existing plans and policies. Full Article
es The OSHA “willful” mysteries By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Many of the OSHA cases that cite “willful” violations present mysteries. The mysteries are why the alleged violations were categorized as willful. These charges are not a mystery to OSHA, but they are mysteries to readers of citations. Since the penalty for a willful violation can be over $130,000, there should not be any mystery about such charges. Full Article
es Health groups join forces to help Americans control blood pressure By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 In a move toward meeting goals for better cardiovascular health in the United States over the next decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Hypertension Control Roundtable (NHCR)® along with other founding members in a public, private and non-profit collaboration committed to increasing blood pressure control rates to 80% by 2025. Full Article
es For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Two studies demonstrate that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have to be strenuous to be effective, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2020. The EPI Scientific Sessions, March 3-6 in Phoenix, is a premier global exchange of the latest advances in population-based cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Full Article
es For your health & wellness: Sleeping habits By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Sleeping well, long enough and having regular bedtimes, in addition to meeting the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) guidelines, may help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases. Full Article
es Hydration benefits: Why water is the essence of good health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recommends drinking up to 3 liters of fluid a day. Water is vital for all cell function. It helps your brain to produce hormones and neurotransmitters, supports the lubrication of joints, keeps your skin cool through sweating or respiration, and your body to excrete waste. Full Article
es Understanding and reducing effects of stress on your health By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Did you know that our body does not discriminate between sources of stress? It simply responds to the stress. So, whether the stress is coming from an actual event, or simply a thought, the body may react in a similar way. Now, in these times when there is so much uncertainty, stress can have a huge impact on our bodies. Full Article
es Leaders: A purposeful presence can open up safety dialog By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 When I coach leaders, I often hear that the image of wallowing stays with them long after I’m gone - even when they don’t feel like wallowing! Ultimately, the thought of wallowing moves their thoughts to intentions, and then, purposeful actions. Full Article
es Provide employees with the tools to support your expectations By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Expectations drive both the leader and follower. Various forms of research suggest that when leaders have higher types of expectations for their followers, those followers often live up to the expectations. Full Article
es Positive & negative workplace safety vibes By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 How do people get to a point where they fear safety? How can something like a checklist or an SOP or a safety manager create fear? Our body is equipped with automatic protective wiring that reacts to scary stimuli with a fear response. Full Article