Newburyport, MA — Fire drill schedules on college and university campuses should be maintained, and fire drill plans and responses updated or modified, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University of Delaware Fire Marshal Kevin T. McSweeney.

Corvallis, OR – Sufficient lighting, portable signs and visible police presence are among several contributing factors that help improve worker safety on highway paving projects, according to a study from Oregon State University.

Portable generators can be found in many workplaces. Among the risks users face, according to OSHA, are shocks and electrocution from improper use of power or unintentionally energizing other electrical systems, and fires from improperly refueling the generator or not storing fuel correctly.

The Ejection Curtain Guarding Kit gives machinists confidence, knowing they’re able to achieve efficient hydraulic press use while being protected by a coiled wire fabric guard that reduces the risk of cuts, lacerations and punctures from flying debris.

Washington — New videos from OSHA feature safe practices for workers tasked with cleaning up after a flood or using a portable generator.

The F3SG-RE Global Safety Light Curtain is designed for machine guarding solutions that do not require blanking or muting capabilities.

The WAL-TPM-500LTL-LED portable LED light tower contains one LED light head that produces 60,000 lumens while using 500 watts of power.

The JANUS line of Category 4 light curtains allows the setting of each function to be easily performed via the main connector. The line offers incorporation of the main safety functions, including self-testing of the solid-state outputs, external device monitoring and “Start/Restart” interlock functions.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would require certain railroads to develop and implement a fatigue risk management program as a component of their larger safety risk reduction programs.

Dig into the details on keeping records for OSHA, including recording, reporting and submitting.

Ready Railing instantly creates temporary boundaries to help with physical distancing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor environments, this lightweight aluminum product comes preassembled and ready to use.

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.

Protector Series Light Curtains help safeguard employees working near industrial machinery that has the potential to cause injury.

This line of mirrors, available in sizes from 18.7 to 74.8 inches, enables safety professionals to guard multiple sides of a work cell using only one emitter/receiver pair.

Washington – Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Transportation on July 2, five days after being confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote.

Model 7501T is a 9-gallon, gravity-fed tempered portable eyewash that uses a heated insulated blanket to provide ANSI-compliant tempered water in ambient operating temperatures from -30° F to 100° F.

The VisionAid 16-Gallon Emergency Eyewash Station is a simple, low-cost self-contained eyewash station that meets ANSI Z358.1 requirements.

The G1562 is a pressurized, self-contained eyewash and drench hose ‘keg’ suitable for low-traffic areas and where a continuous supply of potable water is unavailable for plumbed units.

The EWDS19-921KIT Portable Eyewash Starter Kit is a fully compliant portable eyewash station.

In Episode 48, the S+H team examines the February issue’s CEO’s Who “Get It” feature and some of OSHA’s most unique cases. Also, National Safety Council colleague Maria Cordova joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of first aid at work in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

Unsafe habits can develop from using portable power tools at home, and these habits can creep into the workplace

The Super-Safeway portable ground fault circuit interrupter is available in various voltages on 20A circuit and has earned the IP69K rating – the highest level of protection against the penetration of high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust.

The self-contained 90320 16-Gallon Gravit-Eye Portable Gravity-Flow Unit uses gravity to deliver water through dual-spray heads.

The On-Site Portable Gravity-Fed Eyewash provides a mobile safety solution in locations without a plumbed water supply.

Safety and health training should begin as soon as employees are hired, the National Safety Council states, because workers generally will be open to ideas and information about how their new organization operates.

Keeping workers comfortable and productive on the job often starts with taking care of their feet. Download a free training presentation to start sharing foot safety facts with your crew at your next safety meeting.

A robust and accurate portable gas detector, the Personal Surveyor (PS200 Series) provides unrivaled protection in confined space applications.

Portable light strings are electric lights connected along a cable, wire or string.

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Getting tired of dealing with empty calibration gas cylinders? PortaGas makes it easy and convenient with PortaGreen. Each cylinder comes with a prepaid return-shipping label. Once the cylinder is empty, simply strip off the shrink-wrap to reveal the prepaid FedEx return label and hand it off to your shipper.

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At temperatures greater than 92° F, workers lose 16 percent productivity and increase their risk of heat stress. The Portacool Jetstream™ 270 offers a portable, powerful spot-cooling solution. The 270 combines impressive airflow with the highest-quality evaporative media to provide cooling power that can be felt up to 100 yards away.

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People who work in hot, humid conditions may not like the idea of wearing a facial covering to decrease their risk of exposure to COVID-19. But it’s necessary.

How important is properly fitted high-visibility clothing for safety on the job?

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.

New York — Registered nurses, health technicians and health care support workers face an elevated risk of suicide compared with workers in non-health care fields, results of a recent study indicate.

East Lansing, MI — Falls involving portable ladders caused 84 on-the-job deaths from 2001 to 2021 in Michigan, prompting a new hazard alert from Michigan State University.

Why is workforce positivity for marijuana a problem?

Now available: enhanced portable group lock boxes made from 430-grade stainless steel to withstand the toughest environments.

Montreal — A work-related injury followed by a mental health issue, or the other way around: Which is more likely? Two Canadian researchers wanted to find out.

Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations.

San Jose, CA — Bolstering mindfulness and emotional intelligence in the transportation industry “will help foster a felt sense of psychological safety among employees, empowering them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently and safely,” a research institute says in a new report.

Washington — Musculoskeletal disorders are overwhelmingly the No. 1 cause of injuries among warehousing and “last-mile delivery” workers, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Oct. 8.

Over time, the body loses the ability to produce the enzyme (lactose) that digests the carbohydrate in dairy foods, causing bloating, gas, and sometimes diarrhea. Taking a lactase enzyme (Lactaid tablets) when you drink milk or eat dairy foods, will usually prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. A food sensitivity, on the other hand, can produce symptoms that are unrelated to food allergies or intolerances.

These insulated fabric curtain walls go up quickly and easily – usually without permitting required. Less expensive than permanent walls, the modular soft walls can be taken down or moved when needs change.

Designer Wellness, a source for nutrient-filled protein powders and other wellness products, introduced Designer Smoothie, a shelf stable and portable protein fruit smoothie that is made with real fruit, contains 12g of whey protein isolate, is all natural, gluten free, has 100% BPA free packaging and contains no sugar added.

Healthy aging could be defined as staying active and in good health—both physically and mentally—while getting older. Overall, three-quarters of consumers we survey report that healthy aging is “very” or “extremely important” to them. 

This month, pizza lovers will be able to find PORTA Roman-Style pizzas Nationally at Whole Foods, Sprouts and select natural retailers.

The recent CFI FCICA Convention in Orlando challenged the industry to raise the bar on installer recruitment, expand high-quality training, and expand awareness of the latest installation techniques and technologies.

 In the final rule, the FDA announced its intention to consider exempting cottage cheese regulated under the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) from the rule’s requirements.

From the beginning, laminate products have had a reputation of having a “hollow” sound when walked upon.