rc Oil and gas companies challenge EPA’s revised draft risk evaluation for perchloroethylene By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
rc Special issue of Journal of Safety Research highlights injury research symposium By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Itasca, IL — The Journal of Safety Research is offering free access – through February – to a special issue featuring select papers from the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium. Full Article
rc MSHA intensifies enforcement efforts after 3 miner deaths in 1 day By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is ramping up enforcement after three miners died in separate incidents on the same day. Full Article
rc Group issues safety resources for female, gender-nonconforming journalists By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 New York — In response to growing safety concerns among female and gender-nonconforming journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists has published a collection of resources to help combat work-related physical threats, online harassment and other dangers. Full Article
rc Researchers to look for link between stunt work and CTE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Athens, OH — “Scientists suspect that about 80% of stunt performers have experienced one or more serious head impacts while working.” That’s why an Ohio University professor is working with researchers at the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center to look at the brains of film and TV stunt performers. Full Article
rc Energized equipment and the Hierarchy of Controls By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The NFPA 70E 2018 Hierarchy of Controls places “elimination” at the top of the inverted pyramid. But there are times when working on energized equipment can’t be avoided. What steps can we take to increase worker safety when electrical hazards can’t be fully eliminated? Full Article
rc Arc flash ratings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 How is the arc rating of a fabric determined? Full Article
rc The aging workforce’s effect on electrical safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 How can the “silver tsunami” lead to an increase in electrical safety? Full Article
rc Human error often causes arc flash accidents By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Will you please describe a typical arc flash accident that you would be called on to investigate? If possible, please include the root cause of the accident, the type of equipment involved, the tools used by the employee and the resultant injury. Full Article
rc Proper arc-rated clothing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 I work in a hot environment, and the protective arc-rated clothing required increases discomfort and fatigue. Are there certain choices in arc-rated clothing available that are cooler and more comfortable? Full Article
rc Arc flash label changes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 What does the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E standard require for arc flash labels? Full Article
rc Arc flash safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 What are the differences between EBT and ATPV? Full Article
rc Arc flash boundary By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The 2015 edition of the National Fire Protection Association 70E standard presents two methods for selecting the correct personal protective equipment when working inside the arc flash boundary. How do I determine what method to use? Full Article
rc Arc flash testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 How does arc testing differ from real-life arc flash incidents? Full Article
rc Proper installation of arc-resistant equipment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 How do I navigate the implementation of medium-voltage arc-resistant equipment? Full Article
rc Understanding and eliminating arc flash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 What is the leading cause of arc flash, and what procedural changes can be adopted to eliminate the threat? Full Article
rc Arc flash protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards? Full Article
rc Arc flash harness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The Blue Armor Arc Flash Harness is a durable fall protection harness specifically designed for workers who may be exposed to an electric arc. Full Article
rc Citing battery explosions and injuries, U.S. Navy bans vaping on ships and aircraft By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Fairfax, VA – The U.S. Navy has announced a ban on e-cigarettes and other vaping devices on ships, submarines, aircraft, boats, craft and heavy equipment. Full Article
rc Federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA reach agreement on enforcement authority By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health have a new agreement that clarifies which agency has enforcement authority in certain situations. Full Article
rc Congressman asks for Executive Order delaying ELD mandate for commercial motor vehicles By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) is making another attempt to delay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mandate for electronic logging devices in commercial motor vehicles – set to go in effect Dec. 18 – by asking President Donald Trump to sign an Executive Order. Full Article
rc CVSA reminds truckers: No ‘soft enforcement’ for ELD transition By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors will not observe a “soft enforcement” grace period for drivers still using automatic onboard recording devices to track their hours of service after Dec. 16, and such drivers will be placed out of service for violating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance warns in a Dec. 2 press release. Full Article
rc OSHA releases web resource for hospital workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – OSHA on Jan. 15 launched a web resource to help prevent injuries among hospital workers. Full Article
rc New safety resources available to Spanish-speaking workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Two agencies have released materials to help educate Spanish-speaking workers about occupational safety. Full Article
rc OSHA offering free employer resources for National Safety Stand-Down By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — To help employers prepare for the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 7-11, OSHA is offering a number of online resources. Full Article
rc 15th Annual SDM's Top Systems Integrators: Some Halted Spending, Fierce Competition By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:50:00 -0400 In the security systems integration business, fewer than 20 firms operate globally or nationally. The majority of integrators are regional and local businesses, which depend on construction and spending Full Article
rc Special meeting of FRA safety advisory committee set for March 27 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has scheduled a special meeting of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, to focus on the recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Full Article
rc FRA providing funding for rail safety research By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is making available $5 million in grants for the creation of a rail research and development Center of Excellence. Full Article
rc How to Choose the Right Cloud Architecture for Your Customers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations. Full Article
rc New website offers health and safety resources for farmers and ranchers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Covington, LA — Helping farmers and ranchers navigate occupational risks and providing information on health and safety issues is the goal of the AgriSafe Health Hub, a new website. Full Article
rc Fungi that can make outdoor workers sick are now nationwide, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 St. Louis — Workers in construction, landscaping, agriculture and other outdoor industries may be at risk of infections caused by soil fungi that historically had been found only in certain regions of the country, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis say. Full Article
rc National grain safety week set for March 27-31 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the seventh annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week. Full Article
rc Government inspections and fines lead to safer workplaces, researchers claim By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Toronto – Government safety and health inspections that result in penalties for non-compliant employers encourage organizations to take action to reduce work-related injuries, according to research from the Institute for Work & Health. Full Article
rc OSHA expands its Severe Violator Enforcement Program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In an effort to enhance enforcement of and compliance with workplace safety standards, OSHA has expanded the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to include violations of all hazards and agency standards, OSHA announced Sept. 15. Full Article
rc OSHRC marks anniversary of language-assistance order By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission officials say a long-standing Executive Order that provides interpretation and document translation to people with limited English proficiency helps ensure federal services “reach and benefit all intended communities.” Full Article
rc 138 million years? Researchers explore the human cost of MSDs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Melbourne, Australia — Musculoskeletal disorders cost people around the world nearly 140 million years lost to ill-health, disability or early death, results a recent study out of Australia and Iran indicate. Full Article
rc ‘Like dancing with a really bad partner’: Exoskeletons can confuse the brain, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Columbus, OH — The physical benefits that exoskeletons provide to the musculoskeletal system may be negated by the “mental strain” that results when workers wearing the devices perform tasks that require them to think about their actions, results of a recent study conducted by researchers from Ohio State and Texas A&M universities indicate. Full Article
rc NIOSH says new research supports OSHA fit-testing requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh – The percentage of improperly fitted respirators increases with the length of time between worker fit tests, giving support to the annual fit-testing requirements in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, according to new research from NIOSH. Full Article
rc COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA issues temporary enforcement guidance for respirators in health care By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In an effort to preserve the supply of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has temporarily suspended its requirement for annual respirator fit testing in the health care industry. Full Article
rc Sterilization process allows for safe reuse of N95 respirators, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Durham, NC — In an effort to preserve the supply of N95 filtering facepiece respirators used by health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Duke Health say they have successfully tested a decontamination process that allows the masks to be reused safely. Full Article
rc OSHA issues two enforcement memos to help combat N95 shortage By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In response to a nationwide shortage of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has announced further temporary easing of regulations related to respiratory protection. Full Article
rc COVID-19 pandemic: Design tweaks extend shelf life of N95 facemasks, researchers claim By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 West Lafayette, IN — Researchers from Purdue University have developed new designs for N95 facemasks they say will extend the shelf life of the respiratory protection commonly used by health care workers. Full Article
rc COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA issues temporary fit-testing enforcement guidance on PAPRs for high-risk workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has issued temporary enforcement guidelines for fit testing of powered air-purifying respirators for workers at high risk of exposure to COVID-19. Full Article
rc Kidde Commercial Introduces KESMobile to Optimize Fire & Life Safety Systems Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 This cloud-based service productivity tool provides service providers with enhanced real-time data access, allowing them to optimize the management of individual systems, sites, and site groups with data for informed decision-making and resource optimization. Full Article
rc Protect workers from wildfire smoke: Washington L&I has resources By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is reminding employers about the tools available on its Wildfire Smoke webpage. Full Article
rc NIOSH regional reports highlight top dangers in commercial fishing industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Anchorage, AK – Vessel disasters and falls overboard are the primary hazards experienced by workers in commercial fishing – an industry with a fatality rate 29 times higher than the national average – according to a recent NIOSH analysis of four U.S. regions. Full Article
rc Researcher calls for federal rules, guidelines on workplace safety in cannabis industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Seattle — The cannabis industry needs federal regulations and guidance on workplace safety, according to University of Washington professor and researcher Christopher Simpson. Full Article
rc Water pipe repair method not as safe as previously thought, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 West Lafayette, IN – A common procedure used to repair water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air and should be re-evaluated for its risks to workers, the public and the environment, according to researchers from Purdue University. Full Article
rc Water pipe repair: Researchers offer tips for making common method safer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 West Lafayette, IN — Researchers at Purdue University have outlined recommendations for enhancing the safety of a popular method for repairing water pipes that may release hazardous chemicals into the air, as part of a recent study on rehabilitating damaged drainage culverts. Full Article
rc Positive reinforcement done right By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:06:00 -0400 Changing traditional approaches can change safety culture for the better, experts say Full Article