Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration needs to provide better oversight of coal mine operators’ emergency response plans, according to a recent audit conducted by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.

Chicago – Medical residents and fellows, including first-year residents, will be allowed to work for up to 28 consecutive hours without sleep as part of revised requirements recently approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Northampton, England — Prompted by workers’ safety concerns about the quietness of electric forklifts, British researchers are working to develop an audible alert.

To say that security professionals’ plates are full at the moment would be an understatement. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has stepped up to play a vital role in keeping people safe, secure and even healthy through uncertain and scary times.

Is an alarm company responsible for injuries sustained on a routine maintenance call?

What’s the difference between an incidental release and a hazardous substance release that requires an emergency response?

What are the necessary steps to take if I receive a shipment without a Safety Data Sheet?

What factors will help me determine the correct respirator needed for a specific job?

What are respirator fit tests?

A large number of men at our facility have beards, and I’m concerned that this could create problems with their respiratory protection. Can you provide any advice?

If I can get a worker with facial hair to pass a quantitative fit test using a PortaCount, can I then allow that worker to wear the full facepiece without him needing to shave?

How do I know if I should wear a powered air purifying respirator or a supplied air respirator while welding?

When it comes to respiratory protection, what important lessons have been learned from COVID-19?

Harrisburg, PA — A new website launched by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute will help track struck-by incidents involving first responders on the nation’s roadways.

A worker claiming unsafe working conditions sought unemployment benefits after quitting is role as a technician with a fire services company.   

A state trooper dispatched to a burglar alarm activation at a warehouse leads to litigation over whether or not the defendant was legally apprehended.

A court has to decide if a police officer’s actions rise to the level of reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Washington — Facing a staffing shortage and an increased number of complaints related to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA must improve the efficiency of its Whistleblower Protection Program, an audit report from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General concludes.

Mission 500, a charitable nonprofit organization engaging security professionals to assist families in crisis across the USA, will announce the winners of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanitarian Awards at ISC West today, Thursday, March 30. The ceremony will take place at The Bridge Stage – Booth #25063 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the two most dangerous heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA.

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.

The Precision Safety IR1970P95 Respirator is NIOSH 42 CFR-approved and filters at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It protects against certain oil- and non-oil-based particles while providing relief from acid gas and organic vapors.

The EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator is NIOSH-approved and certified by CSA International for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, groups A, B, C and D T6; Class II, Division 2 Groups F and G; and Class III.

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

The Air-Safe N95 Reusable Respirator with VFF Technology delivers a clean, hygienic facepiece with each replacement.

The 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series is designed with comfort, durability and stability in mind.

The NIOSH-approved Low Pressure Full Mask Supplied-Air Respirator is made of silicone rubber for durability and holds its shape even in extreme heat or cold.

The LPR-100 Half-Mask Respirator features a low-profile design that fits comfortably under welding helmets and maximizes a worker’s field of vision.

The e3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator optimizes welder uptime while minimizing distractions.

The Magnum 3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator system for dust particulates includes a power unit, battery pack, charger, comfort belt and lightweight concept helmet.

The Adflo Turbo Assembly Respirator with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes up to 10,000 feet.

The Blue 1H Half Mask Respirator is a reusable elastomeric air-purifying respirator that delivers better respiratory protection for health care workers against airborne infectious diseases.

The Versaflo Powered Air-Purifying Respirator TR-600 provides durable protection for employees, even in harsh environments.

The N95 Disposable Respirator with nuisance Level OV Relief (part #267335) features a flame-retardant outer layer and an ergonomic design that allows the user to feel more comfortable and less constricted without compromising the efficiency and effectiveness of the mask.

Workers will experience more comfort, less fatigue and improved productivity with the Allegro EZ AIR PAPR Complete Particulate System, intended for industrial applications in which respiratory, eye and face protection is required.

The PeakFit Disposable N95 Particulate Respirator is exceptionally comfortable for workers required to wear respiratory protection.

3M has launched a line of organic vapor respirator cartridges with 3M Service Life Indicator technology.

The Silicone Half-Mask Respirator Kit with GX70 P100 Particulate Filter is the recommended solution for mold, lead paint, asbestos and demolition (when properly fitted, for concentrations up to 10x PEL with half-mask facepieces or 50x PEL with full facepieces that have been quantitatively tested).

From welding and grinding to chemical handling, the RPB Z-Link Multi-Purpose Respirator serves the widest spectrum of industries and applications on the market.

R95 TruAir NIOSH-approved Disposable Respirators filter at least 95 percent of particulate aerosols below the permissible exposure limit.

The Power Air Respiratory System e3000 is specially designed for operator protection during high-grit grinding and polishing operations.

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.

These two NIOSH-approved respirators are a light, compact solution for health care workers.

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that uses a single mode of operation to perform fit tests on all respirator types, including N95 respirators.

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that performs quick fit tests using the new OSHA protocol. Based on time-proven CNC particle counting, the fit tester can be a stand-alone device or connected to PCs and tablets using Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB.

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR is a complete particulate system intended for applications requiring combined respiratory, eye and face protection.

The NIOSH-approved Comfort-Air Nx (industrial) and Comfort-Air NxMD (health care) half-masks are designed without an exhalation valve for workers who change out their disposables often. These reusable masks provide an airtight seal and can be sanitized after heavy use.

Milwaukee Tool expands its N95 respirator line to include an Unvalved N95 Respirator in addition to the existing N95 Valved Respirator and N95 Valved Respirator with a Gasket. Designed to stay comfortable all day, the respirators feature two soft adjustable straps and a flexible nose bridge for a better fit.

Protex SR9520S is a small NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator designed to protect workers with smaller faces. It features the patent-pending Protex All Day Comfort System that combines a uniquely soft but strong inner layer, an incredibly lightweight but highly efficient and effective inner filtration layer, and high-sealing viscoelastic nose foam for a secure but comfortable seal.