Workers can keep their most commonly used tools tethered to them with three new drop safety products. The Tape Measure Jacket is designed to fit and attach to most commonly used tape measures.

The VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun with Nano Super Air Nozzle provides a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable strength.

A poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that many transportation workers whose jobs demand high levels of alertness go to work without a good night’s sleep. What impact does sleepiness have on job safety, including the effects of cumulative lack of sleep, and how does this affect workers across all U.S. industries?

Developed by J. J. Keller’s transportation experts, this white paper provides helpful guidance on every aspect of driver training – from obtaining a first commercial driver’s license to refresher training for veteran drivers, and more. Download your free copy.

Greenbelt, MD — An unannounced inspection blitz of commercial motor vehicles resulted in 12.6% of those checked being placed out of service for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance recently announced.

Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officials issued more than 27,000 citations and warnings to drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week.

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule intended to protect drivers and passengers on motorcoaches and large buses during rollovers by enhancing the structural integrity of the vehicles.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the area safety technology may be mounted inside commercial motor vehicles and expanding the definition of “vehicle safety technology.”

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $81 million in grants via its High Priority Grant Program.

Washington — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration considers revising how it determines if truck and bus companies are fit to operate safely, the agency is asking for feedback on research that could impact its decision.

The Serpent Safety Helmet family now includes a full-brim version.

Skullerz Safety Helmets 8974, 8974LED, 8975 and 8975LED offer increased side-impact protection, improved visibility and the added security of a built-in helmet strap.

Centurion’s Nexus Extreme Mips helmet is the world’s first industrial safety helmet that uses the Mips (multi-directional impact protection system) Cradle.

The Titanium safety helmet provides protection from impact to the head. Its integrated adjustable chin strap helps secure the helmet on the wearer’s head. The helmet features an ABS impact-resistant outer shell, and is available vented and non-vented in a variety of colors.

The lightweight GE GH400 protective safety helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd impact-absorbing technology. Its cross-
ventilation cooling feature provides users with a comfortable fit.

Developed in a partnership between HexArmor and Guatemalan innovation company Triton Ideas, the Ceros XA250 helmet incorporates Triton’s Kinetix suspension system technology, providing PPE that’s up to two times as safe as the ANSI/ISEA requirements for standard safety helmets.

The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap.

I work as a railway inspection and maintenance specialist and have recently noticed workers wearing boots with safety features I haven’t seen before. What trends in footwear safety could benefit me in my line of work?

How do I find the right shoe for the job, according to personal protective equipment standards for footwear?

How important is it for boot safety standards to match federal and state requirements?

Does it really matter how my safety boot is constructed?

What should a safety manager look for in seasonal safety footwear?

The dBadge2 Personal Noise Dosimeter has gained intrinsic safety certification for use in industries that operate in highly explosive environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and other sectors.

The ATLAS Resonate App and Online Tool are designed for safe listening of environmental and audio streaming (headphone) sources. The app provides instant, color-coded noise exposures vs. safe listen times and daily/weekly total exposures vs. safe listen dose.

Boca Raton, FL — When implementing safety technologies, the relationship between employers and technology providers and workers’ compensation insurers “is critical to success,” the National Council on Compensation Insurance says.

From lockout/tagout to emergency evacuations, ‘plant safety’ covers a broad range of hazards.

These two ANSI Cut Level A4 gloves provide a high level of dexterity without sacrificing cut resistance.

Perfect Fit A6 Gloves provide workers with high-quality tactile sensitivity and dexterity for performing precise manual tasks, such as small parts assembly, while preventing cuts and lacerations.

The OLFA SK-16 Quick-Change Concealed Blade Safety Knife comes preloaded with a premium stainless-steel replaceable blade head.

What are the best ways to ensure that safety signs and labels are understood by both facility managers and machine operators?

I know that OSHA references the latest ANSI standards in its regulations about safety signs, but many of the signs I see online and in catalogs don’t use these formats. Why are signs that use the latest ANSI standards better for my workplace?

What does the future of safety signs and labels look like?

How important is location to the effectiveness of safety signs?

Are you OSHA-compliant? OSHA has mandated rule changes to 29 CFR 1910.269, which now requires the outer layer of clothing to be flame-resistant.

According to NIOSH, a number of fires have spontaneously ignited when workers attempted to fill portable gas cans in the backs of pickup trucks with plastic liners or in cars with a carpeted interior surface.

Although winterizing your car or truck is an important step to ensure your vehicle’s safety, it is equally important that you are aware of the potential health risks posed by the chemicals used for winterization.

Working on jobsites painted before 1978 can pose risks associated with lead-based paints. Workers need to be aware of safe practices in removing this paint to avoid the health risks that come with lead exposure both during and after work has taken place.

Working with chemicals and solvents in the workplace can expose workers to a host of health hazards. Being properly trained in how to handle these hazardous materials is vital.

Gasoline and other flammable liquids should only be stored in approved containers based on specifications developed by the Department of Transportation, OSHA, the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute.

Painters commonly use products such as paint strippers that may contain toxic, flammable or combustible chemicals.

Chemicals used to manage insects, rodents, weeds, molds and germs all have the potential to cause harm to workers. Pesticides come in different forms, including sprays, liquids, powders, granulates, baits and foggers.

Many workers use cleaning products every day as part of their job responsibilities. Common cleaning products may seem harmless, but they can lead to serious health problems if mishandled.

Bleach is a chemical that is diluted and used as a cleaning agent to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. Handling bleach requires caution and care because it’s corrosive, which means it can irritate or burn the skin and eyes, according to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety.

Compressed gas cylinders may look fairly harmless, but the stored gases can be toxic, flammable, oxidizing, corrosive or inert, according to the Department of Energy Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security.

Silver Spring, MD – Ladder safety is the subject of a new pocket guide from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Arlington, VA – A new guide from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to help metal and nonmetal mine operators comply with the agency’s ladder safety standards.

Silver Spring, MD – A new website from the Center for Construction Research and Training aims to help construction workers and contractors prevent hand injuries and disorders.

Montreal – Scientific research organization IRSST has released a free online resource intended to help identify workplace musculoskeletal disorder risks and avoid injuries related to material handling.

Washington – Employers of fruit pickers and landscapers have new resources – in both English and Spanish – to help keep workers safe on and near tripod orchard ladders.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released materials for its annual campaign to address roof and rib (wall) falls in underground coal mines.