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The 2011 recipient of the Future Leaders in EHS scholarship made it his mission to address the safety and well-being of marginalized workers.
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On Nov. 30, OSHA announced the launch of its PSM National Emphasis Program for chemical facilities (Chem NEP). The new Chem NEP expands nationwide a previous 2009 Pilot Chemical Facilities Process Safety Management NEP, which had covered only a few OSHA regions, and established policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces covered by the PSM Standard.
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In July 2010, two teens employed at a grain bin facility lost their lives when they were engulfed by corn. Now, the Department of Labor (DOL) has resolved the citations brought against Haasbach LLC following that fatal incident. The Illinois-based company, which no longer is in business, has agreed to pay $200,000 in penalties.
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General contractor Trans Florida Development Corp. of Miami has been cited by OSHA for one willful health and one serious safety violation following an incident that occurred in June at a work site at Ocean Drive and First Street, where workers were installing a new drain system. A worker using a powered saw to cut a hole in a storm drain box was overexposed to carbon monoxide from the saw and had to be taken to a hospital for treatment. OSHA's proposed penalties total $66,990.
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Has your company cut back on the incentives and rewards associated with your safety recognition programs? While new cars and expensive trips and electronics were the norm at some companies years ago, that's all changed.
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As we move closer to winter and home fires begin to increase, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are reminding individuals and communities that fire safety awareness and efforts especially are important in the coming months. To support this effort, the USFA and NFPA are sponsoring a special initiative – Put a Freeze on Winter Fires – to help get the word out about home fire safety.
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Cableless dosimeter CEL-350 dBadge
The popular CEL-350 cableless dosimeters just got even better. Now with added capabilities, the CEL-350 features the Pro Mode of operation that includes newly added run timers to stop the dosimeter after a fixed measurement duration. Simply set the dosimeter duration for the expected shift length and start the run. You should consider Casella CEL. www.casellausa.com |
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Apple Mobile Medical Onsite Services
• Provides onsite medical surveillance testing to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Utilizing Occupational Health Management software to generate employee reports that are provided to companies for enhancing the accuracy of their OSHA record keeping compliance program.
• Developing and providing training programs to enhance workplace health and safety.
• Developing and implementing health awareness and wellness programs.
• Apple Mobile Medical provides services to over 800 public and private companies with 20+ years of experience in Occupational Medicine.
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Gorbel's Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Anchor Systems are a cost effective way to reduce the risk of injury in elevated work environments. They're available in Ceiling Mounted, Free Standing Monorail, and Bridge Anchor Systems. Custom systems in higher capacities, fold-away, jib, and outdoor styles are also available. www.gorbel.com |
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Elvex® Go-Specs™ Goes Bifocal!
Our popular Go-Specs™ Foam Lined Safety Glass Series has added the Go-Specs RX Bifocal to the collection, offering an alternative for workers requiring vision correction.
• SuperCoat™ Anti-Fog Coating
• EVA Closed Cell Foam Seal
• Angle Adjustable Temples
• ANSI Z87.1-2010-(+) Tested
• Diopter Strengths: +1.5, +2.0, +2.5
• Available in January. Call 1.800.888.6582
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Lewis K710 Locking Safety Knife
The revolutionary Lewis K710 Locking Safety Knife features a spring loaded, locking safety hood over the blade. Once contact is lost with the cutting surface, the safety hood snaps shut and locks over the blade, thereby preventing injuries common to follow through motion. The Lewis K710 also features two depth settings and easy blade changing with no tools required. The Lewis K710 is made entirely in the USA.
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