Updates were recently made to the American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association consensus standard 121-2023 – Dropped Object Prevention Solutions.

Sacramento, CA — Naloxone hydrochloride or another Food and Drug Administration-approved opioid-reversal medication must be included in all workplace first aid kits in California no later than Dec. 1, 2028.

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Operating heavy machinery can create significant hazards on a construction site.

Falls from tractors or trailing equipment can lead to serious injury and death on farms and ranches.

Working on and around heavy equipment – including tractors, forklifts and bulldozers – can result in serious injuries and even death. One potential danger is falling from the equipment.

Washington – OSHA on April 1 released its final rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution; and electrical protective equipment.

Washington — The National Employment Law Project and two other labor advocacy groups have filed a complaint against the Department of Labor, claiming DOL violated the Information Quality Act in its move to roll back child labor laws to allow unsupervised teens to operate powered patient lifts in health care settings.

Complying with EHS regulations is a challenge for many businesses. That’s why many organizations that need help improving their programs turn to EHS management software. Read some of the benefits and common features of EHS systems and why EtQ is recognized as one of the leading EHS management vendors.

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Although ever-present and used on a daily basis, electrical equipment requires constant awareness of its associated hazards, as well as training on appropriate use, storage and maintenance, the Indiana Department of Labor reminds employers and workers.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

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Sqwincher offers innovative hydration methods to match whatever challenges your worksite faces. Sqwincher Lite is a new level of hydration that refuels with lower sodium, higher potassium, reduced calories, natural flavors and no added color. Sqwincher stands behind our industries by helping to increase efficiency and minimize dehydration dangers.

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Perth, Australia — Around 1 out of 4 Australian workers experience ringing in the ears – called tinnitus – and those in the construction, automotive, transportation and agricultural industries may be at higher risk, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — Although some employers may incorrectly assume otherwise, people with a hearing disability can be safe and effective workers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says in a recently updated document.

Even if you don’t live or work in an earthquake-prone area, don’t dismiss the threat. Earthquakes can occur in all 50 states.

Earthquakes don’t last long, but they can have long-lasting effects on both people and property. Is your workplace prepared?

Orlando, FL — For the 14th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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The new Sqwincher LITE electrolyte replenishment product has no added color and is naturally sweetened and flavored with fewer calories. LITE is available in fruit punch, grape, lemon-lime and orange in a 16-ounce ready to drink, 3 gallon-yield powder mix and a 20-ounce yield single serve stick.

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EtQ is the leading EHS Management Software System for identifying, mitigating and preventing high-risk incidents through integration, automation and collaboration. EtQ’s EHS Management Software System helps maintain compliance with regulatory initiatives, such as ISO 14001and OHSAS 18001. Key modules include incidents, crisis management, job safety analysis and more.

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Nextteq’s VeriAir Flex manual-inflating sample bags offer a patented design that allows a whole air sample to be collected without expensive sampling pumps or equipment. Simple, reusable, and made of durable multi-layer foil, VeriAir Flex bags are available in 1 and 5 liter sizes. A 1-liter VeriAir Flex Tedlar® bag is also available.

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Manually digging and trenching can be very physically demanding work, made even more dangerous when proper techniques are not employed.

Mill Valley, CA — Seventy percent of workers want their employer to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before fully reopening the office, according to the results of a recent survey commissioned by job research and review company Glassdoor.

Alexandria, VA — About 6 out of 10 U.S. adults believe masks should be a requirement for workers at onsite locations, even if those workers are fully vaccinated, according to the results of a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association.

London — Employees – especially younger ones – are concerned about the air quality in their workplace, according to a recently published report from Infogrid.

Tucson, AZ — A noisy office can increase stress levels. But now researchers are saying that near or complete silence at work isn’t so great either.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on whether renovation, repair and painting activities in public and commercial buildings create lead-based health hazards.

A new and improved R.A.C.E (Rescue, Alert, Confine, and Extinguish) Station is now available. It offers a variety of product options, such as an interactive emergency smartphone, pull station, electric cut-off, strobe light and annunciator, and a digital fire extinguisher stand. Each prop uses Bluetooth 5 technology to communicate between each other for up to 150 meters. The station can be used with a variety of LION training tools.

For some workers, mosquitoes are an on-the-job hazard. That’s because some mosquitoes carry diseases – such as Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue and malaria – that can be transmitted to people.

Why does the high-visibility standard have FR requirements?

Is the “one size smaller” rule for women’s personal protective equipment adequate?

The IAQPoint2 is an indoor air quality monitor distinguished by touchscreen user operation and single-unit monitoring of three IAQ parameters (CO₂ or volatile organic compounds, temperature, and humidity).

EtQ is the leading EHS Management Software System for identifying, mitigating and preventing high-risk incidents through integration, automation and collaboration. EtQ’s EHS Management Software system helps maintain compliance with regulatory initiISO 14001and OHSAS 18001. Key modules include Incidents, Crisis Management, Job Safety Analysis and more.

Download this white paper from Thermomega to learn about the most-cited violations to OSHA, ANSI and ASSE regulations on showers and eyewash stations. Keep your facility compliant and your workers protected.

Do fall clearance requirements vary depending on where the user chooses to tie-off overhead or on foot?

Liquid nitrogen is the colorless, odorless, clear liquefied form of nitrogen. It can be extremely dangerous to work around.

Looking for a simple way to calm anxiety or defuse stress? Step outside your home for a few minutes, researchers say.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a draft risk evaluation that states tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate, or TCEP, poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.

Washington — Chemical facilities that handle hazardous gases or cryogenic asphyxiants such as liquid nitrogen should maintain atmospheric monitoring and alarm systems and educate workers on hazards.

Washington — Chemical facilities should clearly mark pressure-retaining components of plug valves and require new valves to be designed to prevent the inadvertent removal of these components.

Washington — Many chemical facilities “have not fully recognized that the effective remote isolation of equipment is critical to quickly stopping releases of hazardous materials” and protecting workers, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Mizkan America, Inc., (MA) announced that it has acquired the natural and organic barbeque sauce and broth brand Born Simple® for an undisclosed sum.

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased restrictions on a pilot program that allows commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate interstate.

Washington — Commercial and charter airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and air tour operators must establish a safety management system, according to a Federal Aviation Administration final rule that went into effect May 28.

Washington — A new rule requires railroads to “proactively provide” real-time electronic information about hazmat shipments to 911 call centers or emergency responder mobile apps as soon as they become aware of an incident.

Philadelphia — Training requirements that vary by state may leave some newly licensed teen drivers “ill prepared for safe driving,” results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — A Federal Transit Administration final rule that updates the agency’s safety certification training program for rail transit workers eases recertification while maintaining a uniform curriculum, FTA says.