Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from April 2002

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from April 2002

Lifesavers: AEDs come of age in the workplace.
April 1, 2002... Each year more than 250,000 people in the United States experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). In the workplace, SCA represents 13 percent of deaths at the rate of over 400 worker deaths per year. This number does not include the hundreds of...

Are you a safety success? Excellence is more than a numbers game. (Editorial Comments).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Reading an article not long ago I came across this innocent line: "As we move forward in the 21st century with our quest for excellence in safety and health..." How many times have you heard this talk about safety and health excellence? So...

Pre-employment physicals. (Questions & Answers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Q: In the absence of an OSHA requirement, should a company perform pre-employment physicals? A: Absolutely. Especially with the new OSHA 300 Log regarding the recording of musculoskeletal disorders and hearing loss (delayed until 2003),...

Safety program standard: Is the writing on the wall? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... On the last day of February and the first day of March, a group of high-powered safety and health representatives met in Boca Raton, Fla., for another round of meetings aimed at drafting voluntary guidelines for occupational health and safety...

Union pushes OSHA on ergo. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... It's been silent on the ergonomics front for months now, but the battle looks to be heating up again. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has announced it is filing a complaint with OSHA about alleged ergonomics injuries to...

Plans take aim at pollution laws, global warming. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Calling it a 'new environmental path for America," President Bush has unveiled a plan that would limit pollution from power plants, but loosen regulations telling them how to do it. The proposal targets sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and...

Bush wants Epa spending cut. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... EPA's budget will be cut by about $300 million in fiscal year 2003, if Congress upholds the Bush administration's spending request. The $7.7 billion budget request for EPA includes $2 billion for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State...

OSHA critic becomes an advisor. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ron Hayes, a self-described thorn in OSHA's side for almost a decade, has been appointed by OSHA chief John Henshaw to he a member of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. NACOSH advises OSHA and NIOSH on a...

Safety goes to (business) school. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Finally. For years safety pros have thought it would be easier to sell top execs on safety if managers had received some schooling on the subject as part of their business education. Now the Center for Business and Public Policy is opening its...

Will they report? (News Scan).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... What impacts a worker's decision to report an injury, incident or near miss? * Discipline * Supervisor behavior * Relationship with supervisor * Incident investigation practices * Company recognition programs *...

1,000 eye injuries every day. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Simply remembering to wear goggles or safety spectacles at home, in your garage, on your lawn or while at work could spare you from becoming a statistic: more than 1,000 eye injuries occur every day, according to the National Society to Prevent...

Is your building ready for "extraordinary incidents"? (News Scan).(ASHRAE report: "Risk Management for Health and Safety Under Extraordinary Incidents")(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has released a new report, "Risk Management Guidance for Health and Safety Under Extraordinary Incidents." ...

Applying new ventilation standards. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released guidance documents explaining details of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-2001, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality." The standard sets...

NIOSH updates info on PPE. (Resources).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... With bioterrorism threats putting heightened emphasis on emergency preparedness plans, NIOSH has updated pages on its Web site giving information, about two tools of front line defense: protective clothing and respirators. Chemical...

Pressure builds for better immigrant worker protections. (News Scan).(Senate planning action to reduce immigrant job-related injuries, illnesses and deaths)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The hottest workplace safety and health issue in Washington at the moment is mounting pressure to do a better job of protecting immigrants and other low-wage workers. A Senate subcommittee held a hearing in late February on what to do to...

AOHC: Focusing on progress. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... More than 5,000 physicians, nurses, safety engineers and allied health professionals will gather in Chicago April 12-19 for the 2002. American Occupational Health Conference. This year's conference, to be held at McCormick Place's Lakeside...

Building a belief in safety: Watch for these turn-ons and turn-offs. (Psychology of Safety).
April 1, 2002... This is the third article in a four-part series on strategies (37 in all) for cultivating the kinds of behaviors, beliefs, feelings and attitudes that fuel more participation in safety-related activities. All the articles are posted on ISHN's...

How to talk about risk: Your job is to inform, not disarm. (Managing Best Practices).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Attitudes and opinions about risk are becoming more public and are increasingly being driven by non-experts. This fuels the need for more effective risk communication on your part. Since there are few regulations for risk communication and very...

Automated external defibrillator. (Emergency Medical).(Cardiac Science Inc. product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 212 Recently granted 510(k) clearance by the FDA, Cardiac Science's Powerheart(R) AED incorporates the company's patented RHYTHMx technology, which powers its Powerheart CRM (TM) automatic hospital bedside monitor-defibrillator. The...

First-aid Kits. (Emergency Medical).(North Safety Products product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 213 Redi-Care Kits[TM] from North Safety Products contain first-aid items needed for the most common workplace injuries. Designed for general industry use, the kits come in soft-sided, durable, bright red nylon bags and are highly...

Defibrillator cases. (Emergency Medical).(Allegro Industries product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 211 A line of wall cases from Allegro Industries includes five defibrillator cases in plastic and metal. Four corrosion-resistant metal cases feature defibrillator graphics and a battery-operated alarm, along with large windows on...

Emergency Response. (Emergency Medical).(VWR International product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 215 Available from VWR International, National Safety Council DLH Emergency Response Kits are designed to expedite first response. The first-aid kits come complete with individual color-and icon-coded injury packs containing...

Lockout/tagout: Take your program beyond OSHA compliance.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
April 1, 2002... As machine technology advances, the energy sources driving machinery have become more powerful and sophisticated. In turn, service and maintenance tasks have gotten more demanding, complex and often more dangerous. While OSHA's...

Don't ignore: Hazards aren't always obvious. (Noise Problems).(hearing conservation is important)
April 1, 2002... Unless there is obvious, violent, ear-bleeding kinds of repercussions after ten minutes of exposure to some noise source, hearing conservation is usually ignored in most workplaces. Mining, heavy manufacturing, improper ordnance handling, or...

Sleek earmuffs. (Hearing Conservation).(Moldex-Metric Inc. product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 201 Featuring an iridescent color and a sleek, curvy shape, Moldex's M Series earmuffs offer workers an attractive look. SoftCoat[TM] covering on the cups helps muffle transmitted noise. The M1 Premium Muff (NRR 29) features a...

Reusable earplugs. (Hearing Conservation).(Elvex Corp. product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 207 Elvex Quattro is a universal size reusable earplug made from an ultra-soft non-allergenic, non-irritating polymer for a comfortable, effective seal. A four-flange design allows it to fit virtually all ear canals, and a sturdy...

Testing database. (Hearing Conservation).(Maico Diagnostics product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 204 Maico Diagnostics' new OTD occupational testing database interfaces with Maico's MA 790 and MA 800 audiometers to provide unlimited data storage and hearing conservation program management. Suitable for multiple testing or...

Three-position earmuffs. (Hearing Conservation).(3M product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 206 3M's model 1427 three-position earmuffs feature a 360-degree rotating, cushioned headband that can be worn over or behind the head or under the chin. An adjustable headstrap secures the earmuff when the headband is worn under...

Wireless communication. (Hearing Conservation).(American Allsafe Co. product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 202 Featuring an NRR 27 rating, the Local is part of the Silencia[R] by Hellberg Safety line of wireless two-way communication and hearing protection from American Allsafe. The Local offers up to 14 channels, and a built-in two-way...

Comfortable earplugs. (Hearing Conservation).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 203 EAR[R] EARsoft[TM] SuperFit[TM] earplugs feature a soft, smooth and tapered shape offering extreme comfort. With an NRR of 33dB, the earplugs' patented "fitting ring" allows the wearer to know the fit is correct. Also, EAR[R]...

Dielectric earmuffs. (Hearing Conservation).(Howard Leight Industries product information)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CIRCLE 205 Suitable for virtually any environment including electrical applications, the new Cyclone dielectric earmuff from Howard Leight combines comfort, durable anti-shock construction, style and a NRR of 29dB. A non-metal yoke...

Chemical hazard communication: What you don't know could hurt you.
April 1, 2002... When most people think of chemical safety, images of spills, fires, explosions and environmental damage appear. However, many chemical incidents are less dramatic and not as obvious, such as the health damage caused by long-term exposure or...

Reasons to consider: Drug testing.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Many organizations and individuals who help direct safety efforts struggle with the thought of formalizing regular drug testing at their facilities. Does it make sense to worry and do nothing? Or should you take action? Here are five reasons to...

Five steps to broadening your safety contributions.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... This is the second of a three-part series of articles. The first article appeared in the March 2002 issue of ISHN and introduced the organizational factors that predict performance excellence in safety and beyond. When your company...

Lift and tilt table. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 233 The Z-Lift Tilter from Southworth Products simplifies machine feeding applications, positioning a container, wire basket or tote to the most convenient working height and angle. Lift and tilt are achieved independently but with...

First-aid spray. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 229 Safetec Sting Relief [TM] (S.S.R.) is a first-aid spray that provides temporary relief from the itching, swelling and pain of insect stings or bites. Applying S.S.R. to the affected area helps the user resist the urge to...

Single-gas monitors. (Product News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Circle 232 Solus monitors from Thermo GasTech are single-gas portable instruments that are easy to operate and require minimal training. Models include the Solus-II, maintenance-free for two years; Solus-XP, which detects combustible...

Particulate monitor. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 221 The new active-sampling pDR-1200 aerosol monitor/datalogger from Thermo Andersen uses an attachable pump module or separate sampling pump to selectively measure particle size ranges. The lightweight unit provides real-time...

MSDS management software. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 228 The new MSDSpro 3.5.2 software features a multilingual phrase library, the ability to add several fields to the ANSI 16 document, enhanced inventory and TX and LA Tier II reports. MSDSpro, Anchorage, AK.

Half-Facepiece Respirator. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 225 3M [TM] OH&ESD has introduced the new 3M [TM] Half Facepiece Respirators, 7500 Series Ultimate Reusable. This respirator features the 3M [TM] Cool Flow [TM] Exhalation Valve for easier breathing and reduced moisture buildup....

Fit Test Kit. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Circle 230 Straughan Technical offers the Gastec 9500 irritant smoke qualitative Fit Test Kit for half-masks, PAPRs, SARs and SCBAs. The kit features the copyrighted Sensitivity Check test protocol and a box of ten 9501 "50 test" Verifit...

DuPont. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... As part of a corporate reorganization, DuPont has created DuPont Safety & Protection as one of the company's five strategic business units. DuPont Safety & Protection, which had sales of about $3.6 billion in 2001, includes DuPont Safety...

MSDSonline. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... MSDSonline has been awarded a contract with healthcare purchasing organization Premier Inc. of San Diego, Calif., for its electronic-based material safety data sheet (MSDS) services and solutions. Premier is a nationwide alliance of more than...

Environmental Support Solutions. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Environmental Support Solutions (ESS) has acquired Jordan Systems, Inc. (JSI), a developer of chemical inventory and waste management tracking, management and regulatory reporting software.

Thermo GasTech. (Businesses).(moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Thermo GasTech, a Newark, Calif.-based provider of gas detection solutions, has announced plans to move into a larger, 60,000-sq.-ft. facility in Santa Fe, N.M., by the end of the second quarter 2002. The new ISO 9001 certified facility will...

Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co. LLC. (Businesses).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co. LLC has introduced a Fax-on-Demand service, which offers businesses a wide range of articles designed to increase safety awareness. The free service can be accessed by dialing toll-free (877) FAX-SAF-T and...

Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Quest Diagnostics, Inc. has acquired American Medical Laboratories, Inc. AML is a national provider of esoteric and drug testing to hospitals, specialty physicians and employers.

National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). (Associations).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The CSP Construction Safety Specialty Examination is now accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). This specialty is for those who already hold the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation and wish to...

Speakman Co. (Moves).(executive appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Speakman Co. has named Rodman Ward III as president and chief operating officer. Ward is a descendent of the company founders and a former vice president of equipment for Snap-On Europe.

Jackson Products, Inc. (Moves).(executive appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Jackson Products, Inc. has promoted Tim Esposito to vice president, Personal Safety Group. He will manage all North American activities within the group.

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. (References).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recently introduced "Workplace Safety Orientation For Employees," a new training program that gives employees an introduction to OSHA and its requirements. A 25-minute video explains various safety topics. Call...

Summit Training Source, Inc. (References).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... "Personal Protective Equipment: Create the Barrier" is a new program from Summit Training Source, Inc. that stresses the importance of hazard assessment and proper use of PPE. The entertaining and amusing video program and handbook is available...

The American Society of Safety Engineers. (References).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has released "The Participation Factor -- How to Increase Involvement in Occupational Safety," by E. Scott i, Ph.D. The new book discusses the psychology behind effective safety. Visit...

SKC, Inc. (References).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... SKC, Inc. is offering its "2002 SKC Comprehensive Catalog -- The Essential Source for Sampling Instruments and Media." The 200-page guide contains NIOSH, OSHA, EPA and ASTM air sampling standards and can be obtained by calling (800) 752-8472.

Putting faces to the problems: "My job will never just be a job again". (Your Turn).(Lisa Cullen's description of how she wrote a book about job-related deaths, U.S.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For the past several years, I have been researching and writing a book for the public, titled, "A Job to Die For -- Why So Many Americans are Killed, Injured or Made Ill on the Job and What Can be Done About It" (expected release, Summer 2002)....

AOSafety: Eyewear on cutting edge of style and functionality. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... To compete in today's Industrial Piano Eyewear market, a broad product offering is key. To lead, manufacturers must innovate on the cutting edge of style and functionality. At AOSafety, Beyond the Standard [TM] is not just a slogan, it is a way...

Elvex Corp.; New product, new concept: Reading safety glasses. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The U.S. Census of year 2000 tells us that there are 70 million Americans in the age brackets between 40 and 65 years. Around the age of 40, Presbyopia is starting to affect most people, and consequently most of these 70 million people will...

Hornell Inc.; Speedglas[R]: High-quality welding lenses and helmets. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Complete line of Speedglas[R] auto-darkening welding lenses and helmets, including the Speedglas Utility, 9000F, 9000XF, 9000V and 9000X. Lenses with fixed or user-selectable dark shades available. Exclusive, patented "breathable" Speedglas...

Encon Safety Products, Inc.: The Encon name means excellence. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Encon Safety Products is the undisputed leader in safety and protective products. Our product offering includes emergency shower and eyewash equipment, protective goggles, safety spectacles, specialty protective clothing and protective...

Moldex, Inc.: For respirators and hearing safety, go with a leader. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Moldex manufactures and markets respirators and hearing protectors for the safety and personal protection of workers in industry and healthcare. We strive to design and engineer products that provide comfort and style for wearers and,...

Perfect Fit Glove Co.: Two new nylon gloves added to product line. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Perfect Fit Glove Co. has added two new products to the Pure Fit Line: NYl3-SIZE-CL-10 Features and benefits of this protective glove include: * Class 10 offers the most extreme levels of particle/fiber control for critical environment...

Qualisys: Experience in managing medical surveillance programs. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Qualisys is a multifaceted occupational management company supplying nationwide responsive and cost-effective medical surveillance and substance abuse testing. Our programs provide quality, consistency and centralized recordkeeping and...

Sempermed USA: A long heritage of hand-protection excellence. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... With roots dating back 175 years, Sempermed USA enjoys a long heritage of manufacturing excellence. Sempermed USA offers a full line of quality medical and industrial hand-protection made from latex, nitrile, vinyl and chloroprene including the...

RMS Systems, Inc.: Industrial Hygiene Management Software. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ensure the safety of your workforce by accurately assessing worker exposure and providing recommendations for exposure reduction and elimination. * Accurately record the results of your Industrial Hygiene surveys, ensuring compliance with...

Safety Software, Inc.: Who is Safety Software? (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Safety Software, Inc., was founded in 1991 by a practicing safety professional of over 30 years. His broad safety and risk management experience in government, military, insurance and his work with most SICs in private industry provided the...

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc.: Proactive fall protection through innovative products. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., the leader in fall protection solutions, provides fool-proof protection for the ledges of pallet-drop areas. Recognizing that all single-gate safety devices, such as chains, lift or swing gates, share a common...

Shat-R-Shield, Inc.: Saving time, money and reputation with protective lighting. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In today's economy, most industries and manufacturers constantly have three things in mind: time, money and reputation. Aside from the usual considerations of stock prices, product reliability and employee satisfaction comes an often...

3E Company: 24/7 help with reg compliance, hazmat info management. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Founded in 1985 as an environmental engineering company, over the past 17 years 3E has been transformed into a full-service company that assists our customers with their regulatory compliance and hazardous material information management. 3E...