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Choosing the Right Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:41:00 EDT

A welding helmet is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment a welder can have. A good helmet protects the eyes and skin not only from severe sparks but also from potentially vision-damaging ultraviolet and infrared rays emitted by the arc.

Got Dirt? Wear DuPont Tyvek at Work? Snap a Photo!

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:00:00 EDT

The second annual DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest began May 1 and DuPont Protection Technologies is looking for photos showcasing the country’s dirtiest jobs.

Stopping Workplace Hearing Loss One Ear at a Time

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:39:00 EDT

Hearing protection becomes personal at three companies.

Eye Opener: Thousands of U.S. Workers Suffer Eye Injuries Daily

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:55:00 EDT

Every day, more than 2,000 American workers are treated for occupational eye injuries, according to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) data. In recognition of this eye-opening information, and in honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, employers are urged to promote workplace eye wellness.

Off-the-Job Safety: Choosing the Right Running Shoes

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:52:00 EDT

The best way to reduce work-related stress is exercise, and with the weather warming up and marathon season upon us, millions of people are taking to the streets and sidewalks for a run. Experts warn though, that choosing the right running shoes is just as important as your training schedule.

Two New ANSI Standards Address Fall Safety

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:56:00 EDT

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved two American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) standards addressing fall protection, the new ANSI/ASSE Z359.14-2012, Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems, and the revised ANSI/ASSE Z359.4-2012, Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components. The standards are part of the Z359 Fall Protection Code.

Finding the Right Fit in Respiratory Protection Training and Awareness

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT

The chair of AIHA’s Respiratory Protection Committee discusses key concerns in today’s respiratory protection community.

Safety Engineers Want OSHA To Lower Workplace Noise Exposure Levels

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:10:00 EDT

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) hopes that OSHA is listening to its pleas to lower the permissible exposure limit for noise to 85 dBA.

Efforts to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities in Residential Construction Extended by OSHA

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EDT

OSHA has added another 6 months to its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction. The temporary enforcement measures, now extended through Sept. 15, include priority, free, on-site compliance assistance; penalty reductions; extended abatement dates; measures to assure consistency; and increased outreach.

PPE and Construction Safety in the Middle East

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:05:00 EDT

As new buildings soar into the sky in the Middle East, employers need to remember the importance of personal protective equipment and the role it plays in keeping workers safe and comfortable.

A Cut Above

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:17:00 EDT

When it comes to cut-resistant gloves, workers deserve to have it all: safety, comfort, dexterity and more

Use OSHA’s Compliance Directive to Evaluate your PPE Program

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:01:00 EDT

You invest a lot of time, effort and money in your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, so you want to be sure you’re meeting OSHA’s expectations.

OSHA Offers Advice for Protecting Workers During Winter Storms

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:15:00 EDT

It's only the first day of winter and two weeks of winter storms already have battered parts of the country, stranding motorists and leaving residents and businesses without power. OSHA has created a Web page to help protect workers from hazards they may face during winter storm response and recovery operations.

Three Contractors Cited by OSHA for Fall Hazards

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:10:00 EDT

OSHA cited general contractor Arberia & Associates and subs K&G Haxhari Construction (carpentry) and Mondi Construction Inc. (masonry) for a total of 21 alleged violations of workplace safety standards with $71,340 in total penalties for violations at a worksite in the Bronx.

Don’t Blow Fall Protection for the Wind Energy Industry

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:13:00 EDT

Vertical systems, harnesses, lanyards and climbing systems must be developed for the variety of fall hazards associated with tower construction, maintenance and rescue.