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May 19, 2009
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News
Centennial Celebration in 2011
In the aftermath of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that took 146 lives in New York City in 1911, the modern workplace safety movement began with the founding of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) later that year. To commemorate this important event, the Des Plaines, IL- based ASSE announced today that it is moving forward in planning its centennial celebration in 2011. "Our profession has and continues to work towards enhancing safety. When we look at the past and compare workplaces then to the workplace of today from a safety standpoint it is daunting," ASSE President Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM, CSHM, of Fairborn, OH, said today. "From 1906 to 1911 a recorded total of 13,228 miners were killed in U.S. coal mines. That is unheard of today in the U.S. due to many factors including the growth in the occupational safety, health and environmental profession, new laws and regulations, education, the public awareness, communication and new technologies. During our centennial we will be sharing that history and relaying new stories of safety solutions for today's workplace in all industries from our more than 32,000 members," Brown said.
Kimberly-Clark Acquires Jackson Products
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced that it has acquired Jackson Products, Inc., a privately held safety products company headquartered in Fenton, Mo. Jackson Products, Inc., more commonly known within the industry as Jackson Safety, is a leading provider of welding safety products, personal protective equipment and work zone safety products.
Liberty Mutual study: Cost of Workplace Injuries
The Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety has released the 2007 Workplace Safety Index, which identifies the leading causes of the most disabling U.S. workplace injuries (based on 2005 data). The Index provides direct cost information for the injuries. (The "most disabling work-related injuries and illnesses" consist of those causing an employee to lose six or more workdays.)
Top 10 Causes of the Most Disabling Workplace Injuries in 2005 ($ Billions)
Source: Liberty Mutual
  1. Overexertion — $12.7
  2. Fall on same level — $6.6
  3. Fall to lower level — $5.0
  4. Bodily reaction (injuries from slipping/tripping without falling) — $4.8
  5. Struck by object — $4.4
  6. Highway incidents — $2.3
  7. Repetitive motion — $2.1
  8. Struck against object — $2.0
  9. Caught in/compressed by — $1.9
  10. Assaults/violent acts — $0.4
OSHA Issues New Lockout/Tagout Guidance
A new directive provides guidance to OSHA personnel concerning the Agency's policy, procedures, and technical interpretations regarding the enforcement of the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Standard, 29 CFR ยง1910.147, and other related standards.

This directive cancels the Sept.11, 1990, OSHA Instruction, STD 1-7.3. Significant modifications in the new directive include: * Inclusion of citation examples and additional guidance regarding affirmative defenses; * Incorporation of compliance assistance flowcharts; * Inclusion of additional guidance on the minor servicing exception, specific energy control procedures, periodic inspections, and unexpected energization; * Inclusion of additional information and guidance on alternative methods to lockout/tagout; * Inclusion of general reference material for information pertinent to hazardous energy control; * Addition of vehicle repair and maintenance standards and practices; and * Addition of Compliance Officer Safety guidelines.
Products
Heavy Worker Lanyards Now Rated to 400 pounds
PITTSBURGH, PA: MSA now offers Heavy Worker Lanyards, low-profile, shock-absorbing lanyards rated to 400 pounds. These lanyards are available in polyester web and cable configurations, offer a choice of anchorage and harness connections, and comply with all applicable OSHA regulations. All Heavy Worker Lanyards contain a Sure-Stop™ Shock Absorber. Heavy Worker Lanyards use gray webbing in the shock-absorbing pouch to visually differentiate them from standard lanyards to help ensure that workers select the appropriate product. --- MSA
Multi Ops 3AAA Flashlight
EAGLEVILLE, PA: Multi Ops™ 3AAA flashlight offers high-performance C4™ LED technology along with ultra-violet leak detection capability and a red laser pointer, providing industrial and auto professionals with a versatile, light-weight tool to match a variety of circumstances. The light's Class IIIa laser pointer, which is pre-focused, offers 650 nanometer output power. The five ultra-violet Nichia LEDs, with 390 nanometer output, offer maximum visibility and coverage over the range of commercially-used fluid leak detection dyes, while the red laser pointer is effective up to a range of 100 yards. The easy-to-operate Multi-Ops 3AAA allows the user to select the desired mode with an advance rotary-mode switch, eliminating the need for cycling through different modes to find the needed function. The light also features a tailcap on/off switch, which can be used to operate the light in the standard manner or with a "tactical" grip. Constructed with corrosion and water-resistant aircraft-grade machined aluminum alloy, the Multi-Ops 3AAA measures 5.38 inches in length and 1.57 in diameter. It weighs 7.04 ounces with 3 AAA included alkaline batteries. --- Streamlight Inc.
Ventilated Safety Helmet Helps Prevent Dangerous Overheating
CLEVELAND, OH: Serpent™ Ventilated Safety Helmet helps offset the adverse effects of working in hot weather. Its CoolSense™ six-vent air flow system lets heat escape, keeping workers cooler. A soft, cushioned brow pad helps absorb moisture and perspiration. These cool comfort features help ensure worker compliance. Serpent is ultra-comfortable and incredibly light--just 13.1 ounces--with a sleek-looking, snake-head shell design that workers will actually want to wear. A six-point nylon suspension and durable but lightweight high-density polyethylene material provide both comfort and exceptional impact absorption. Serpent is available with a pin-lock or ratchet suspension, which adjusts to fit 6-5/8 to 8-1/4 head sizes. A rain trough helps divert water from workers' faces. Please note that the Serpent safety helmet complies with the ANSI 89.1 Standard for Type I, Class C helmets only. --- Gateway Safety Inc.
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DJ Products - New Electric Tugger - CartCaddyWagonWheel
DJ Products of Minneapolis, manufacturers of walk-behind battery powered tugs and platform trucks, has introduced another tug for moving carts, wheeled equipment and equipment trailers. This electric tugger is designed for wagon wheel and quad steer style trailers and wheeled equipment up to 10,000 lbs that are typically pulled behind tow tractors, trucks, or fork trucks.


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