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February 18, 2010
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BMP™71 Label Printer: ONE printer for all your labeling
needs!
The new BMP™71 Label Printer is Brady's most versatile
portable printer. With more than 400 different label options, this
printer can create labels of all shapes and sizes, including labels with
pre-printed safety headers. Create your labels faster and easier with
new design wizards, a large, full-color display and high-speed print. Request a
sample pack of labels produced by the BMP™71 Printer.
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2008 Survey of Occupational Injuries
and Illnesses results
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its report on nonfatal
workplace injuries and illnesses for 2008. According to the report,
nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry
employers in 2008 occurred at a rate of 3.9 cases per 100 equivalent
full-time workers -- a decline from 4.2 cases in 2007. The total
recordable case (TRC) injury and illness incidence rate among private
industry employers has also declined significantly each year since 2003,
based on the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). For
the public sector, estimates covering nearly 19 million State and local
government workers are available for the first time from the SOII for
2008. Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among State and local
government workers combined occurred at a higher rate (6.3 cases per 100
full-time workers) than among private industry workers in 2008.
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Computer workstation setup plays
critical role in reducing symptoms of musculoskeletal pain
Many companies purchase ergonomic desks and chairs to create safe
and comfortable computer workstations for their employees. However, a
recent study shows that setup and adjustment is critical in reducing
pain related to poor work postures. A study conducted by Jasminka
Goldoni Laestadius, MD, PhD, of The World Bank's Joint Bank/Fund Health
Services Department, examined two groups of workers to see whether a
proactive approach to ergonomics — which used a professional
ergonomist to setup and adjust computer workstations — could
actually reduce pain and other symptoms in office workers. Based on the
results, the proactive approach reduced symptoms of musculoskeletal pain
and eyestrain, but only for workers receiving an expert workstation
setup. This group also had a significant increase in productivity.
Neither group had a significant reduction in sick leave. According to
the researchers, a reduction in symptoms was clearly related to improved
work postures, which means that equipment such as an adjustable chair
does not add value unless properly adjusted. Therefore, to be effective
in reducing pain and improving productivity, a proactive ergonomics
program needs to include an individual workstation assessment.
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National Hearing Conservation
Association Petitions OSHA to Lower Permissible Exposure Limits for
Noise
Citing the fact that nearly 22 million American workers are exposed
to hazardous noise on a daily basis and that occupational hearing loss
continues to plague industry, the National Hearing Conservation
Association (NHCA) has made a request to the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OHSA) to reduce the permissible exposure limit
(PEL) for noise exposures. NHCA has requested that OSHA lower the PEL in
the Occupation Noise Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 from 90 dBA to 85 dBA, and
the Action Level from 85 to 80 dBA. Citing recent research by NIOSH and
other organizations, American workers face a considerable risk of NIHL
associated with long-term work at the current PEL of 90 dBA and a 5 dB
time/intensity exchange rate. NHCA has also requested that the
time/intensity exchange rate be reduced from 5 to 3 dB.
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Eyewear for Smaller Framed Faces
BARTLETT, TN: For a great fit, Radians® introduces the new
Rad-Atac™ Small style of protective eyewear. Workers looking for
a glass to fit narrow framed faces should look no further. Designed for
a smaller framed face, this new lightweight glass provides comfort and
protection on the job. Rad-Atac™ Small features soft,
rubber-tipped temples that keep the glasses securely in place for
maximum comfort and all day wearing. The tough, durable polycarbonate
lens construction offers impact resistance and 99.9% UV protection to
block harmful rays. In addition, the Rad-Atac™ Small safety glass
complies with ANSI Z87.1 + high impact standards. --- Radians
Inc.
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High-Intensity LEDs
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL: These warning and status indicating visual
signals are designed specifically for hazardous to safe area industrial
warning and status indication applications. Spotlighting XLTTM-eXtreme
Light Technology,a high-intensity LED array that optimizes illumination
output with superior lens fill, Federal Signal LED devices offer
industry leading benefits ranging from improved cost savings, greater
reliability and extreme shock and vibration resistance, to extended
service life and reduced power consumption. Devices are suitable for
both DC and AC voltages; accommodate both steady-burn and flashing
applications; and are available in a variety of mounting configurations.
Warning light products include: 225XL Electraray® and 191XL
hazardous location LED flashing warning signals; 27XL and 2000 Series
model explosion-proof LED warning lights; and LP3PL and LP3ML
streamline, low-profile, steady-burning LED lights. Designed for
industrial process applications, status indicator products include: USI
UniStat™ and USIX hazardous location UniStat status indicators;
MSL MicroStat status indicator; LSLD Litestak status indicator with LED
lamp; and SCB SemiStat status indicator. --- Federal Signal
Corp.
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Sentry Guard Post
LAKEWOOD, OH: Plant managers and material handling supervisors
seeking simple ways to demarcate plant walk-through paths can now use a
portable, versatile bollard from Sentry Protection Products -- the
Sentry Guard Post™, a re-design of the traditional bollard for a
wide range of both indoor and outdoor applications. The ultralight
Sentry Guard Post is 48 inches (1219 mm), tapering from 5" x 5" (125 x
125 mm), with a 14" (355 mm) diameter round base. Each side of the post
has a 2.5" x 20" (63 x 500 mm) inset available to place reflective tape
or other signage. Watertight and hollow, Sentry Guard Post can be
filled with ballast (e.g. sand or water) to increase stability. It can
also be attached with fasteners into a floor, dock, or any other flat
base. It can be staked to the ground if used away from the pavement.
The unit's removable top is designed to work with plastic chain for
traffic control. --- Sentry Protection Products Inc.
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 Federal Signal - High Intensity LEDs
The Safety and Security Systems/Industrial group of Federal
Signal Corporation now offers one of the most comprehensive product
lines of warning and status indicating visual signals. These products
are designed specifically for hazardous to safe area industrial
warning and status indication applications.
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