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.

What is micro-content, and how can it keep workers safe?

How can I best protect my workers from on-the-job silica exposure?

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.

Now available: enhanced portable group lock boxes made from 430-grade stainless steel to withstand the toughest environments.

The Master Lock S3650 Group Lock Box with Wall-Mounting Bracket fulfills unmet group lockout needs through its wall-mounting bracket and locking mechanism, providing facilities with greater control over the movement and placement of lock boxes.

Using the weekend to make up for the sleep you missed during the week could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, researchers say.

Washington — Employers can improve the on-the-job experience for workers affected by menstruation and menopause by providing protections and accommodations, and being flexible, the Department of Labor says.

New York — Women in frontline jobs say their safety and well-being needs often go unacknowledged, according to a recently published report.

Sydney — Global work-related deaths have jumped more than 12% since 2000, according to estimates from the International Labour Organization.

Tumwater, WA — Process safety management-focused updates to Washington state’s workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries are set to go into effect Dec. 27.

Washington — OSHA has updated its process safety management enforcement policy for the first time in 30 years.

Washington — OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) will now align with the seventh revision of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Washington — Updates to Environmental Protection Agency reviews of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act will strengthen worker protections, an agency official says.

Washington — OSHA has expanded and updated its inspection guidance for animal processing and slaughtering.

The Reese's brand added a layer of caramel to its peanut butter cup in a Big Cup format for the first time. 

An evolution from the traditional boxed macaroni and cheese, Follow Your Heart SuperMac is an alternative to this mainstream US household staple and is made with organic ingredients including whole vegetables, beans, and cashews to provide a creamy yet dairy-free macaroni and cheese experience.

Washington — Federal action aimed at easing restrictions on marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act “may have considerable negative consequences for highway safety and safety-sensitive industries,” the American Trucking Associations claims.

Arlington, VA — Most drivers would approve the use of vehicle technology designed to prevent or limit speeding, results of a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

Washington — Transit agency leaders must help support employee well-being with a clear commitment to addressing mental health, wellness and resiliency – and should provide resources, according to a new report.

Is OSHA coordinating with the National Labor Relations Board? House Republicans wants to know. Learn more about this story in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

What’s in President Obama’s final budget, and how is the philosophical fight over OSHA compliance assistance and enforcement faring? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Improved cell phone data reception is the result of employees who work on new cell towers. But their lives are in danger. Learn what solutions were discussed by industry stakeholders during a recent workshop.

Are some models too thin to work safely in the fashion industry? California seems to think so. Find out what the state’s legislators have proposed.

OSHA is working on guidelines to help employers. Find out more about them in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Congress questions whether OSHA is ignoring lawmakers in its enforcement stance on hazardous chemicals, and floats the idea of letting some violators of certain safety and health rules off the hook. Find out the details of these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Only two weeks after OSHA published its final rule on silica, industry groups are appealing to a court for a review of the new standard. Find out why in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Should OSHA have a rule that addresses workplace violence in the health care industry? Some congressmen think so. Learn about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Houston — The American Bureau of Shipping – a maritime and offshore facility classification organization – along with researchers from Lamar University and insurance group the American Club is calling on the maritime industry to adopt more comprehensive standards for injury and near-miss reporting after a recent analysis of industrywide data.

GRINDSTED® NG 100 is a next-generation, non-GMO emulsifier that is highly functional and cost effective. Its primary function is starch complexing, which results in improved crumb softness in yeast-raised baked goods.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announced the global launch of its DuPont™ YO-MIX® PRIME cultures series. These innovative cultures set a new industry standard for yogurt manufacturers around the world. 

The good news for sauce, dressing, and marinade makers is that their category tends to be the top destination for consumers seeking to experiment with flavors.

As with the syrups in its restaurants, IHOP retail syrups also do not contain high fructose corn syrup and feature the same iconic flavors that have made IHOP the leader in breakfast.

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

In this interview with Prepared Foods, Renewal Mill co-founder and COO Caroline Cotto describes how Renewal Mill converts the byproducts of grain, seed, and legume food and ingredient processing into a retail line of clean label, organic specialty flours and baking mixes.

Prepared Foods explores sustainability and ingredient “upcycling” with Amanda Oenbring, new CEO of the Upcycled Food Association.

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is reinstating several previously withdrawn provisions of a final rule intended to address gaps in offshore drilling safety identified after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Washington — A special issue of the journal Seminars in Hearing “shines a light” on NIOSH’s efforts to prevent on-the-job hearing loss.

Arlington, VA — Miners should never travel or work under an unsupported roof, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says in a recent safety alert.

Upcycled cheese products are quickly gaining popularity with consumers, yet manufacturers face challenges achieving consistent firmness and meltability.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year subject to regulatory approval.

While battered and breaded products historically have carried the onus of a bad rap nutritionally, new ingredients and processing strategies are helping to create better choices.

The Firmament Group, a provider of tailored debt and equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced an investment in Citrus Extracts, LLC.

The company unveiled its new logo and spoke further about the rebranding to a live audience. Simultaneously, the company launched a new website at www.Insignia.gg.

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 

Stub-EASE is designed to reduce tripping, slipping and falling injuries on conduit stub-ups by safely removing stub-ups from a raceway.

The RR200 UltraSeal Interior Roll Up Door is ideal for applications in which space is limited. The door’s gravity-driven technology helps optimize production processes, while its patented bead design creates a superior seal that minimizes indoor dirt and contaminants.

The sweet and tart Dole Whip zing is now a part of BEAM Be Amazing's product lineup, blending Dole's signature quality and taste with BEAM's commitment to excellence. 

Made with over 55 whole-food derived ingredients, Hiya Kids Daily Greens + Superfoods is a comprehensive nutritional supplement that delivers essential greens, superfoods, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants tailored to children's needs.

Ingredion Incorporated announced that its Kerr by Ingredion division will offer a selection of products from its fruit and vegetable portfolio that are Upcycled Certified.