Washington — OSHA will extend the compliance date for its beryllium standard for general industry and change certain ancillary provisions in the final rule, according to a settlement agreement between the agency and four petitioners.

Washington — OSHA has published a proposed rule intended to give the agency enough time to make alterations to its beryllium standard for general industry.

Washington — OSHA’s “clarifying amendments” to its beryllium standard for general industry will go into effect July 6, the agency has announced.

Washington — OSHA is extending to Dec. 12 the compliance date for certain ancillary provisions in its beryllium standard for general industry, the agency has announced.

Washington — OSHA has issued a proposed rule to amend certain parts of its beryllium standard for general industry in an effort “designed to clarify the standard, and to simplify or improve compliance.”

Washington — OSHA has finalized revisions to its beryllium standard for general industry. Announced July 13, the final rule includes changes to five definitions and the addition of one definition – beryllium sensitization.

Washington — Chemical facilities should create processes to control or eliminate “dead legs” – stagnant sections of piping that may be susceptible to corrosion or hazardous materials, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to motor vehicle crashes – the leading cause of death in the industry, a new fact sheet from NIOSH states.

Brough, England — The United Kingdom’s National Workboat Association has launched a campaign aimed at curbing fatigue among crew members of offshore energy support vessels.

Arlington, VA — In an effort to address a persistent concern in the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, the American Waterways Operators has released a guide on various principles of fatigue risk management.

Washington — For oil and gas extraction workers, a combination of extended work hours, long commutes and insufficient sleep increases their odds of engaging in risky driving behaviors, according to a recent NIOSH study.

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EarthSafe cleaning solutions aim to provide industrial and commercial facilities with safety and sustainability. The collection includes FlashDry, an all-natural industrial absorbent made from an organic fiber with six times the absorbing power of clay-based products.

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. has expanded the power operation and technology offerings that can be added to its safety gate product line to save time and provide efficiencies when lift trucks are transferring material to and from upper levels.

The CoolMan Zone Fan is designed to balance the temperature in your facility while preventing hot or cold spots. With a coverage of 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, the fan mixes air from ceiling to floor in a continuous, concise column.

The VAC-U-MAX Model 55SR Submerged Recovery vacuum cleaner renders reactive powders such as metal powders used in additive manufacturing and 3D printing inert by drawing them under a level of liquid.

The next generation of personal portable lifts – the JLG® LiftPod® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion.

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PIP’s ANSI Class 3 Ripstop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket is designed with our exclusive Ripstop Polyester 300 D coated waterproof outer shell that features taped seams, a hideaway hood and a removable fleece liner to maximize multi-seasonal use. Comes standard with integrated watertight D-ring access and seven pockets, including special pockets for ID and radio/cell.

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Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.

Stay visible and safe at heights with PIP’s ANSI Class 2 hi-viz vest, with “D” ring access on the back. Available in yellow or orange, this vest has 2-inch two-tone tape, a zipper closure, internal pockets and mic tabs. Ideal for construction workers, survey crews, bridge and road workers, railway/metro workers, and emergency responders.

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The LiftPod^® is a personal portable lift that can be used as a ladder alternative. It allows personnel to work more safely with both hands from a secure platform. Available in two models, the FS60 and FS80, the LiftPod provides up to 12 ft. and 14 ft. of lift height. Learn how your facility can benefit from the LiftPod.

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College Station, TX — Three out of 4 solid waste workers say their employer considers workplace safety and health important, yet only 1 in 4 feel encouraged to share safety-related suggestions.

Ideal for heavy industrial environments, including oil extraction and refining, mining, and demolition, the Rigging Ironclad Vibram OBM Cut 5 Glove’s exclusive Vibram 3-D beveled rope channel maximizes directional grip when handling ropes and cables.

Washington — Female workers in the service industry face an elevated risk of gender-based violence and harassment, but “there’s a variety of means that can mitigate that,” OSHA administrator Doug Parker says.

Protective Industrial Products Inc., a Latham, NY-based global leader in personal protective equipment, has acquired Ultimate Cleaners Industrial Ltd., headquartered in Wolverhampton, England. PIP is a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners.

The LiftPod^® is a personal portable lift that can be used as a ladder alternative.

Darien, IL — Fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks for ridesharing drivers and their passengers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine declares in a recent position statement.

The Workrite FR Tactical Pant is a durable, lightweight and stylish FR clothing option for industrial workers and firefighters.

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.

Philadelphia – OSHA has launched a campaign that aims to protect health care workers from musculoskeletal disorders, the leading cause of injuries for those workers.

Washington – Industrial safety in the United States has fallen behind other countries, putting workers’ lives at risk, according to a report from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Protect Lone Workers with the TPASS^® or SuperCell^® Man-Down Alarm. A motion or manual panic alarm transmits a distress signal to a monitoring device. Monitoring types range from simple co-monitoring with another TPASS^® or SuperCell^® to the more advanced MS1000, SMS-AT, or Grace-Watch™.  Add Grace Locator to display alarm location.

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PIP’s ANSI Class 3 Ripstop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket is designed with our exclusive Ripstop Polyester 300 D. coated waterproof outer shell that features taped seams and a hideaway hood and removable fleece liner to maximize multi-seasonal use. Comes standard with integrated watertight D-Ring access and seven pockets, including special pockets for ID and radio/cell.

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The next generation of personal portable lifts – JLG^® LiftPod^® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion. Visit www.jlg.com/en/facilities-12 to learn more.

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You asked for a cut-resistant Maxiflex. So we did it. Introducing Maxifle^x® Cut with proprietary GripTech^® technology for unprecedented precision handling and safety. The Maxiflex^® Cut offers the same comfort and breathability as the Maxiflex Ultimate but provides EN Cut Level 3 protection.

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PROTO^® is taking its safety obsession to new heights with the PROTO^® SkyHook^™ Tether & Transfer System. This comprehensive system features a patented locking design and short lanyard to keep tools connected at all times. Coupled with a full range of tether-ready tools, it’s the beyond strong solution for safety.

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Austin, TX – A majority of food industry employees go to work when sick, according to a new survey commissioned by training and consulting company Alchemy Systems.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is reiterating its call for OSHA to enact a comprehensive general industry standard for combustible dust – a potential hazard the board calls a “critical issue in industrial safety.”

Atlanta — Hazards in the auto parts supplier industry “continue to be the source of serious injuries, including amputations, and deaths to employees,” OSHA says.

Denver — A new Local Emphasis Program from OSHA is aimed at identifying and reducing workplace hazards associated with cannabis processing, growing, cultivation and product manufacturing.

Booth #3935

Lone worker check-in systems don’t work! Grace real-time immediate notification systems alert you within seconds of a panic or motion-sensing alarm. Wireless, rugged IP67, intrinsically safe, without subscription fees. Satisfies the employer’s responsibility regarding OSHA Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause and OSHA 1915.84(a) and 1915.84(a)(1) for workers working alone. Does your safety plan include protecting your lone workers?

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Booth #2359

Give your gas detector a home. A place to check in. A place to recover. A place to recharge. A place to disclose every detail about a shift, and let you know when it is ready to take on the next one. The new DSX™ Docking Station ensures that your instruments are ready when you are. Find out more.

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Booth #1049

JLG® Compact Crawler boom lifts and the new LiftPod® FT Series are your new standard for safety and productivity. Access hard-to-reach spaces throughout your facility. The LiftPod provides up to 20 ft working height and the Compact Crawler boom up to 76 ft.

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Booth #1939

PIP brings you the latest innovation in cut-resistant hand protection. The Great White 3GX is made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology and features ANSI Level 3 cut protection. Bring cut protection to the next level with G-Tek 3GX.

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Booth #4037

By wearing the Tango™ TX1 Single Gas Monitor, which includes two identical sensors for the detection of the same gas, workers will be the safest single-gas monitor users in the world. The Tango’s three-year runtime and patent-pending DualSense® Technology increase worker safety, regardless of bump test frequency, while reducing overall maintenance costs.

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Booth #3923

The new Maximum Safety® TuffMax5 provide users with cut and pinch point protection in general duty handling and oily conditions. Its HPPE fiber shell is lightweight and provides excellent dexterity, tactile sensitivity and cut resistance that is available in EN cut level 5.

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London – Workers in the lead industry are experiencing reductions in exposure, and a majority of them have blood-lead levels below regulatory limits, the International Lead Association announced July 9.

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These industrial scissor lifts come from the factory fully assembled, allowing customers to avoid costly field assembly by elevator installers.