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.

Most commonly used on H-frame presses or compacting presses that are hydraulic powered, these corrosion-resistant ejection curtains are coiled-wire fabric machine guards, widely used in the manufacturing and fabrication industries to guard operators from ejected parts and debris during machine use.

In the event of a power interruption, the Sensing-Saf-Start automatically disconnects power to a machine so that when power is restored, the machine won’t restart. Only after the reset button has been pressed by the machine operator can the machine be restarted.

The “Career Paths in Safety” brochure shows BCSP’s certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. “Career Paths in Safety” includes information on BCSP’s certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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The Utility Catcher™ Clip is a versatile catch-all for a variety of items that can help meet 5S goals by keeping gear off the floor. The Utility Catcher™ Clip is also perfect for cord management, ear muffs, large gloves, hard hats and much more!

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Phoenix – The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health believes OSHA will reject the state’s residential construction fall protection standard, and has scheduled free classes on complying with federal fall protection requirements.

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.

Washington – Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness.

Washington — Former OSHA administrator David Michaels is among three new members named to President-elect Joe Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, Biden’s transition team announced in a Nov. 28 press release.

The Goggle Guard™ clip works with both full-brim and cap-style hard hats to keep safety goggles securely held. The integrated pencil clip fits No. 2 pencils, carpenter pencils or small to medium-sized pens. Customize your clip with a project ID, contact information, logo or safety slogan imprint.

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DeKalb, IL — Programmers and developers of virtual reality applications should focus on minimizing potential ergonomic hazards for users of this fast-growing technology, say researchers from Northern Illinois and Oregon State universities.

Bilbao, Spain — Employee participation in workplace interventions that target musculoskeletal disorders “strengthens the possibility for identification of the most relevant health problems,” according to a new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.

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.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has awarded $274,000 in grants to nine organizations in an effort to advance new safety technologies aimed at reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Washington — A new guidance memo from OSHA outlines whether certain treatments for musculoskeletal injuries are recordable.

Designed with a wide profile and brim, the Classic C30 Hard Hat provides enhanced ventilation; increased protection from the sun, rain, snow and dust; and greater comfort for outdoor workers.

The Americana Hard Hat features a four-point woven nylon suspension, functional rain trough, accessory slots to accommodate a wide range of PPE accessories and the option to attach a chin strap.

The ANSI-rated ABSORBICA-Y is a twin-leg lanyard with a captive-eye carabiner and two MGO connectors that provide continuous protection when passing intermediate anchor points. The compact, low-profile and integrated energy absorber takes in energy in stages.

The SRC HatchGuard is a completely freestanding system that fits right over the top of a roof hatch. The one-piece design means installation takes 10 to 15 minutes.

The Latchways Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lanyard is designed for horizontal and vertical use, providing advanced fall protection for leading-edge applications, including roofing, wooden beams and construction.

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The Utility Catcher™ Clip is a versatile catch-all for a variety of items and is now available with a keyhole! Slide it over a belt, hang it on a wall or grid wall; The Utility Catcher™ Clip is perfect for cord management, earmuffs, large gloves, hard hats and much more!

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Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comment until July 5 on a proposed rule that would establish reporting and recordkeeping requirements for asbestos – a known human carcinogen – under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Washington — OSHA will prioritize rulemaking for a standard on preventing workplace violence in health care and social settings, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified during a May 17 House subcommittee hearing.

Provo, UT — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed a law allowing employers to petition for and obtain protective orders against anyone who poses a threat.

Portland, OR — In light of the 29 workplace homicides that have occurred in the state since 2018, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert.

Cambridge, MA — Nine out of 10 customer service workers recently surveyed say they’ve experienced an increase in customer abuse and hostility over the past 12 months.

Rockford Systems LLC, a turnkey supplier of machine safeguarding equipment and services in Rockford, IL, has launched a newly redesigned website at rockfordsystems.com.

Rockford Systems LLC, a Rockford, IL-based provider of machine safeguarding products and services, is now a voting member of the American National Standards Institute B11 Standards Committee.

Houston-based global height safety specialist Guardian has partnered with twICEme Technology, a safe-tech company based in Sweden. TwICEme is an integrated technology that allows end users to enter personal data into a piece of equipment.

Rockford Combustion, a Rockford, IL-based company in the fuel-train management and combustion safety industry, recently launched a next-generation, revamped website.

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. has acquired Industrial Protection Products. The Greensboro, NC-based family-owned purveyor of safety footwear announced the acquisition as part of an ongoing project to extend its retail footprint and broaden its product offerings.

Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. has acquired Safer Safety Ltd. Saf-Gard is a family-owned company in Greensboro, NC, that specializes in corporate safety footwear programs.

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

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would direct OSHA to create employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and training workers on its use.

The Utility Guard^® glove clip has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss because gloves will be used if available.

The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure offers certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. "Career Paths in Safety" includes information on BCSP's certifications including the CSP, OHST, CHST, STS and CET.

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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.

The scrap metal recycling industry is large, intricate and full of dangerous processing techniques that pose a variety of safety and health hazards to workers, according to OSHA.

Used in the plastics industry, thermoplastic injection molding machines “produce molded plastic parts by converting plastic pellets into molten material, injecting the molten plastic into a mold and cooling the plastic material,” OSHA says. Industries that use these machines include toy, medical device and beverage container manufacturers.

In woodworking, potential contact with a saw blade presents a very serious hazard. Even though guards offer protection, it is important to remember they alone cannot prevent an injury from happening.

Washington – A final rule updating OSHA standards for power line workers has cleared one of the final regulatory hurdles and could be published as soon as March.

The EXC-75-8.4-30A-L16.30 Twist Lock Extension Power Cord is designed for 480-volt, three-phase indoor and outdoor applications.

Washington – OSHA needs to issue more regulations that protect health care workers and conduct more inspections of facilities in that industry, according to a report released July 17 by advocacy group Public Citizen.

Washington – Several public health advocacy groups have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that aims to undo OSHA’s requirement for employers to electronically submit worker injury and illness data for public view.

Washington — More than 130 organizations and 90 individuals are petitioning OSHA to issue regulations aimed at protecting workers against heat stress.

Washington — Public Citizen will not appeal the second dismissal of its lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s “2-for-1” deregulatory Executive Order, a spokesperson for the watchdog group told Safety+Health Jan. 16.

Washington — Two days after OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued voluntary interim guidance aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 among workers in the meatpacking and poultry-processing industries, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act of 1950 and declared the facilities “critical infrastructure” in an Executive Order intended to keep meatpacking facilities open.

Washington — The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is calling on OSHA to enact an emergency temporary standard related to COVID-19 – an action the advocacy group says won’t require OSHA officials to reinvent the wheel.