Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, this white paper offers valuable guidance and insights to help establish an effective PPE program at your company. Download a free copy and keep your employees safe!

Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet?

MS Fire Protection is said to provide a valuable launch point for Pye-Barker’s fire sprinkler operations in the Golden State’s Central Valley region.

The acquisition of Vortex Security is said to increase Guardian Protection’s customer base primarily in its central Florida footprint.

Better Protection’s acquisition of DFS Fire Systems bolsters its national presence and enhances its fire protection services across the Southwest.

The Inverted-L Anchor Track System provides the perfect fall protection solution for vehicle and railcar applications.

The Miller AirCore Fall Protection Harness is designed with breathable, open-core padding technology to provide airflow while reducing heat and moisture entrapment.

Fall protection compliance remains a problem across the country. At the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Atlanta, OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) was named the agency’s most frequently cited standard – for the fifth year in a row. What are the main barriers to compliance? And what are fall protection manufacturers doing to help?

Although the type of garment/fabric is a contributing factor, research indicates that garments play a relatively minor role in reducing heat stress – especially when compared to work practices regarding proper hydration and rest breaks.

What are the implications of the new OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 regulation?

Why does two plus two often equal five when it comes to a layered personal protective equipment clothing system?

What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?

Considering the workforce can be very diverse, and the tasks performed are varied, what’s your biggest challenge in determining the appropriate gloves or arm protection (considering cut resistant factor) while maintaining comfort and dexterity for the worker?

What do workers want from their foot protection? What do they need to know?

It can be easy to operate in the mindset that “bad things won’t happen to me on the job.” But when it comes to protecting your eyesight, stop for a moment and consider: Every day, 2,000 workplace eye injuries requiring medical attention occur, according to NIOSH.

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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Phoenix – The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health believes OSHA will reject the state’s residential construction fall protection standard, and has scheduled free classes on complying with federal fall protection requirements.

St. Louis – In an effort to help residential construction workers stay safe, a new website is providing details on fall protection methods and equipment.

Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.

The Eclipse line of protective clothing features Thermo-Grid technology that helps block out heat energy.

GORE FR Apparel is a new line of FR foul-weather outerwear designed to meet the demanding needs of oil and gas workers.

After Safety+Health reached out to experts in the protective clothing industry, two things became clear: Protective clothing manufacturers are always striving to improve worker safety, and comfort is king.

Denali SG-56 full-feature protective eyewear features a lifetime frame warranty and replaceable lenses.

The SecureFit Protective Eyewear 400 Series features 3M Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology, soft adjustable nose pads and dual-injected temples.

With patented and patent-pending features, the Turboshield face protection system delivers superior comfort for longer wear, the easiest visor exchange available, improved protection and optimal balance when worn with a hard hat.

The Reaper protective eyewear is available in glasses or goggle style.

With a lightweight, rimless frame, the Bullseye has a trendy design with a lens treatment to fit multiple applications.

In 2011, 5,170 eye injuries involving cases with days away from work occurred in the manufacturing industry, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”

Boston – Massachusetts is closer to extending OSHA protections to an estimated 400,000 public workers after the state’s House on Oct. 25 voted unanimously in favor of a bill (H. 3952) that boosts safety standards for all state and municipal government employees.

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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Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15.

Built with injection-molded fiberglass, the Roughneck P1A from Fibre-Metal offers heavy-duty head protection featuring our patented SuperEight suspension and a full-brim design for added protection and comfort.

Head and face injuries can be as minor as a scratch on the cheek or a small bump on the head, or as devastating as a traumatic brain injury. No matter the severity, any head injury is one too many.

In 2013, 121,500 hand injuries resulted in days away from work, according to the 2016 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook. If that number gives you pause, read on as hand protection industry insiders offer advice on preventing hand injuries and describe what’s new regarding protection.

Falls are a common cause of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employers whose workers are exposed to fall hazards are responsible for ensuring not only that those workers have appropriate fall protection, but also that they’re trained on how to use it. Here, fall protection industry insiders describe what’s new in the field and why it’s important to remember that fall protection can be more intricate than meets the eye.

Can respirators help protect a person from the virus that causes H1N1/09 influenza?

Provo, UT — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed a law allowing employers to petition for and obtain protective orders against anyone who poses a threat.

Iowa City, IA — Three out of 5 young employees have experienced some form of workplace violence, results of a recent study show.

Washington — To address a sharp increase in assaults against public transit workers, the Federal Transit Administration has published a proposed directive tasking public transit agencies with monitoring safety risks more closely.

Albany, NY — Assaulting a retail worker is now a felony in New York state, under a new law signed May 1.

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.

Cleveland-based Diversified Fall Protection, a turnkey fall protection integrator for regulatory-driven systems and services, has a new CEO: Travis Nelson, PE, CSP.

Washington — Legislation that would direct OSHA to establish – “on a much faster track” – a permanent federal standard that protects indoor and outdoor workers from excessive heat is back before Congress.

Tallahassee, FL — Legislation that would prohibit local municipalities, counties or any other “political subdivision” in Florida from enacting regulations requiring worker protections against heat exposure is awaiting the governor’s approval.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats have introduced legislation that would “prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring and collection of certain worker data by employers.”

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s Senate Labor Committee has advanced a bill that would require the state to establish a heat stress standard by June 1, 2025.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced by House Democrats would increase fines for workplace safety and child labor violations.

Springfield, IL — Workers in Illinois now have protections against retaliatory conduct by employers.

Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm Technology FR fabric delivers enhanced comfort no matter the conditions.