Washington — Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) has reintroduced legislation that would reduce the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours.

The Alert Band is a wearable early-warning Bluetooth fatigue detector band that attaches to a driver’s forehead.

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.

The EVOLite Skyworker Helmet is an extremely lightweight (less than 1 pound) helmet designed for working at height.

The Digital Infinity Series Welding Helmets feature a 13.4-square-inch viewing area to eliminate tunnel vision, adjustable head gear that includes an oversized comfort cushion, and multiple sensors and modes for greater performance.

The Optrel Weldcap combines the lightweight wear, comfort and fit of a baseball cap with the protection of an auto-darkening welding helmet.

The e684 Helmet has been added to the e3000 Powered Air Purifying Respiratory system.

The Deluxe Welding Shield is a lightweight (less than 14 ounces) full-size helmet that covers the wearer’s head, neck and ears.

The VIKING 3350 Series Helmet features a Steampunk graphic theme.

The T94 Series Welding Helmet is designed to reduce neck strain and fatigue while improving operator comfort, visibility and productivity.

Classic hot rod cars inspired the latest VIKING 3350 Series helmet design, Hot Rodders.

MSA and Miller Electric Mfg. Co. are joining forces to manufacture welding shields and adapters for use with MSA hard hats.

The Panoramaxx Welding Helmet allows for brightness and clarity of the welder’s view from setup through inspection.

Uniquely constructed of single-layer flame-resistant cotton, the AH1630-GS Flame-Resistant Welding Cap provides lightweight protection from sparks, with less heat trapping.

The Z4 Welding/Grinding Respirator is the lightest professional flip-up in the world, weighing only 1.77 pounds.

The crystal2.0 Welding Helmet with Crystal 2.0 Lens Technology (CLT2.0) delivers 31 percent visible light transmission in its light state (Protection Level 2.0).

This head protection sweatband is blue terry cloth and 100% cotton. The sweatband attaches using plastic snaps that provide a universal method of donning.

Swarm A10, A20 and A30 helmets make it easier for welders to use the correct eye protection. The A10 has an auto-darkening filter fixed to shade 11. The A20 and A30, featuring a shade range from nine to 13, have an external shade selector knob and full internal dial controls, respectively.

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?

Does it really matter how my safety boot is constructed?

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

What are some recent innovations in women’s footwear that workers and safety pros should consider?

Unlike earbuds that can eliminate all surrounding noise, potentially putting a worker in danger, Zulu Audio Wearable Bluetooth Speakers use magnets to attach to a worker’s clothing for wireless audio streaming.

Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review.

Morgantown, WV — A permanent disability caused by a work-related injury can increase the risk of other serious health disorders and even premature death, results of recent study suggest.

1772 and 1773 High-Visibility Cold Weather Gloves feature 13-gauge polyester with ANSI A2 cut resistance with the choice of a sandy nitrile grip (1772) or a sandy latex grip (1773).

AeroDex is a lightweight shell technology glove designed to deliver 360-degree A4 cut resistance – more than 50 percent lighter than a comparable Cut A4.

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.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a document with answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s recent final rule on coal dust.

St. Paul, MN – Power press operators should wear proper eye, hand and feet protection to avoid potential hazards created by their work, Minnesota OSHA warns in a recently issued safety hazard alert.

VAPex – an advanced, lightweight low-flow pump – is the ideal solution for seamless chemical exposure reporting at the employee level, resulting in significant time-savings for occupational hygienists.

The Vantage Vue Weather Station provides accurate, reliable weather monitoring in a self-contained, easy-to-install system.

Easily configurable wireless G7 wearables accurately detect gas leaks, falls and other health events in all types of work environments. They can also be used for contact tracing purposes or to determine how often workers travel through high-risk areas.

The Inteliforz Motion Series leverages wearable sensor technology for the hand and wrist, providing measurable and actionable data that helps reduce risky movements that can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers residential and commercial electric vehicle charging solutions. Available immediately, the EVlink™ residential electric vehicle (EV) charger is a simple, easy-to-install, and user-friendly solution for recharging vehicles at home.

Honeywell announced a new training and certification program to help integrators become proficient with the company’s Pro-Watch® Integration Kit, a software development kit designed to create smarter buildings that fold security into building management functions.

Optex Co. Ltd. announced that Sloan Security Technologies Inc. integrated Optex sensor/detector products into the GenLux® line of security poles. The platform uses a wrap-around solar laminate to provide reliable off-grid power to sensors and surveillance devices, Optex stated. The sensors/detectors increase the efficiency of the poles by triggering cameras based on detector activity.

Talk-A-Phone has designed a lightweight aluminum construction emergency phone tower for reduced ecological footprint and one-person installation.

Most residential and commercial models from Honeywell’s VISTA series of alarm panels now support lighting, shade and temperature control technology from Lutron Electronics, giving security and home-automation professionals a greater range of options when designing connected-home systems for their customers.

Dallas — A new video from OSHA provides tips on keeping workers safe before, during and after extreme weather events.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a detailed plan to update its Safety Measurement System website, which provides ratings of truck and bus carriers.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration no longer will publicly display most information involving motor carriers’ safety performances.

Arlington, VA — A new online tool provides a look at the economic and safety impacts of the safety equipment industry last year in the United States.

Do your employees have quick access to properly working emergency eyewashes and showers? To ensure equipment is available when needed, employers should make accessibility a top priority, according to Shannon Harper, ESEW product manager for Houston-based Encon Safety Products.

State College, PA — Using a 3D device on a microchip that mimics the behavior of human lungs, researchers from Penn State University will use a $400,000 grant from NIOSH to study the effects of nano-scale coal dust on the lungs of underground miners, the university has announced.

Honeywell, Melville, N.Y.,announced that the Pro-Watch Integration Kit has been successfully deployed to protect the largest complex of the federal justice system in Mexico.

Legrand, North America has installed a 500kW, solid-oxide fuel cell system to provide cleaner and more efficient power to its headquarters in West Hartford, Conn. The Fuel Cell will sit adjacent to the company’s corporate offices and Wiremold manufacturing facility, and is expected to produce up to 88 percent of the electricity to every building on its 263,000-square-foot, 100-year-old campus.

Kuopio, Finland – Longer breaks between shifts can help nurses bounce back from the demands of work, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland.

College Station, TX – The lack of a consistent eating and sleeping schedule may disrupt the circadian rhythms of shift workers and make them more likely to suffer a severe stroke, according to a recent study from Texas A&M University.