Fairfax, VA – OSHA’s forthcoming crane operator qualifications rule will be different from a draft previously issued, an agency official recently told stakeholders.

Portable generators can be found in many workplaces. Among the risks users face, according to OSHA, are shocks and electrocution from improper use of power or unintentionally energizing other electrical systems, and fires from improperly refueling the generator or not storing fuel correctly.

Does your workplace really need to be prepared for the possibility of a tornado? The answer is “Yes.” Tornadoes can occur anywhere and at any time, OSHA states, adding that an average of 800 tornadoes are reported across the nation every year. So, what can employers do to help keep employees safe in the event of a tornado?

United Academy is an effective training solution that uses cutting-edge technology to minimize the overall cost and complexity of operator and safety training, as well as the credential tracking for customers and employees.

Respirators are vital pieces of protective equipment in many workplaces, protecting workers against harmful fumes and contaminants. But respirators cannot do their job effectively if they are not properly fitted.

OSHA requires respiratory protection to be worn whenever work is being conducted in hazardous atmospheres. Although different respirators are required in different atmospheric situations, in all cases training must be provided to employees using such devices.

Although disposable respirators cannot completely protect a worker from inhaling airborne particles, they can reduce the number of particles inhaled.

Making sure respirators are in proper working order is critical to ensuring they perform as intended. The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety recommends following a number of steps when caring for your respirator.

Washington — New videos from OSHA feature safe practices for workers tasked with cleaning up after a flood or using a portable generator.

Washington — NIOSH has announced winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

Washington — Employers can help prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses indoors by ensuring proper workplace ventilation and limiting the use of small, shared spaces, the Environmental Protection Agency says.

Atlanta — Emissions from 3D printers may contain fine and ultrafine particles that can damage airway cells and negatively affect respiratory health, result of a recent study show.

Do I need to have an emergency eyewash in close proximity to our janitor’s closet?

Offering high-intensity daylight visibility hundreds of times brighter than its 600 Series predecessor, the high-visibility 670 Series LED Panel Mount Indicator is ideal for main and remote power, status, maintenance, warning and instrumentation indication for front-panel mounting in hole sizes from 5 mm to 16 mm.

This series of heavy-duty panel mount indicators is designed for rugged environment applications, such as power, status or warning indication in manufacturing, construction, mining, and oil and gas equipment.

Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

This detector measures ultra-high ammonia concentrations – from 10,000 to 1 million ppm (saturated) – and provides extreme accuracy, excellent repeatability and an operating life measured in decades.

The Acid Storage Cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of corrosive chemicals.

PIG Pesticide Safety Cabinets feature fully MIG-welded 14- and 18-gauge steel construction to survive decades of continuous industrial use.

Never worry about corrosion while storing hydrochloric, sulfuric or nitric acids, or bases such as sodium, potassium or calcium hydroxide, in this metal-free polyethylene cabinet for corrosives.

This durable, compact countertop cabinet safely stores up to two 4-liter bottles of acids or bases near your workspace.

Stak-a-Cab Safety Storage Cabinets are constructed of 1-inch-thick, multi-ply plywood and finished with chemical-resistant paint.

This cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of flammable chemicals. Standard size is 35 inches high and 22 inches deep, with available 30-, 36- and 48-inch widths and a removable shelf for larger container storage.

Tango TX2 is a two-gas monitor that increases site safety by allowing users to detect two gases with one small, reliable monitor.

The Tiger XT line of volatile organic compound detectors includes the Tiger XTL Portable VOC Gas Detector; the Tiger XT Handheld VOC Detector; and the Tiger XT Select Benzene Gas Detector, which incorporates a 10.0 eV lamp within its sensor that can detect total aromatic compounds down to concentrations of 
1 ppb.

The G7c wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor connects employees to live monitoring personnel. It includes fall detection, no-motion alerts and missed check-in identifications.

The Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator delivers comfort, durability and stability with a firm, lightly textured silicone face seal and strong construction.

The Air-Safe N95 Reusable Respirator with VFF Technology delivers a clean, hygienic facepiece with each replacement.

The NIOSH-approved PeakFit N95 particulate respirator was engineered for user comfort and safety.

The 4800 N95 plus relief from nuisance organic vapors is the latest member of the AirWave family of respirators.

This Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with a Titanium 9400i Welding Helmet, designed for welding and grinding applications, is more than 1 pound lighter than the leading brand, reducing fatigue and providing all-day comfort.

The EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator is HazLoc-rated, NIOSH-approved and certified by CSA International for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6; Class II, Division 2 Groups F, G; and Class III.

CleanCab is an elevator purification device powered by ActivePure Technology, which is proven to neutralize viruses in the air and on surfaces – including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The system provides active 24/7 year-round disinfection by pulling oxygen and water molecules in the air through ActivePure’s patented honeycomb matrix where powerful oxidizers, known as ActivePure molecules, are created.

The G6 personal gas detector is a fully connected and intuitive solution that leverages the latest in Internet of Things cellular connectivity.

With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph.

Ideal for storage of lithium-ion batteries, the Rack Fire Protect non-occupancy buildings are fire rated for two hours at 2,000° F. The containment facilities minimize the risk of fire spreading from damaged, malfunctioning or deep-discharged batteries to the workplace.

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.

Washington – The House of Representatives has voted to block the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations.

Washington – After a narrow vote in the Senate, the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations is all but eliminated.

Tumwater, WA — Preventing sprains and strains on the job is the aim of a new online tool from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Columbus, OH — Cognitive dissonance “may be a previously unidentified risk factor” for neck and low-back pain among workers who perform lifting and lowering tasks, results of a recent study show.

Can respirators help protect a person from the virus that causes H1N1/09 influenza?

San Francisco — Attorneys general of 10 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator, Andrew Wheeler, over the agency’s refusal to issue a rule to further regulate asbestos – a known human carcinogen.

Washington — A handful of potential OSHA standards have advanced in the rulemaking process, according to the Department of Labor’s Spring 2024 regulatory agenda – released July 5.

Boca Raton, FL — “Mental injuries” (such as post-traumatic stress disorder), cannabis and independent contractors were among the top workers’ compensation-related issues that state legislatures focused on this year, a new report shows.

Knowing which type of respirator to use – and how use it properly – is crucial to protecting chimney sweeps from exposure to airborne hazards, NIOSH says in a fact sheet.

Improper hitching to a tractor can cause severe injury and even death. NIOSH warns that attaching a tow chain at a point above the tractor’s drawbar can cause the vehicle to roll over backward – a highly dangerous occurrence.

Are quick coupling devices used on your worksite to change excavator buckets and other attachments?