Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from August 2001

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from August 2001

Beyond behavior-based safety.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... New labels for old medicine Bottom line pressures, management turnover and good old human nature just about guarantee a steady stream of safety issues to deal with. So the hunt never ends for the next, new thing to cure, or at least...

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
August 1, 2001... Online training Q: With the advent of online safety training programs and distance learning courses, how important is interaction between instructors and students during training? A: It's vital. Without feedback to drive the...

OSHA's new boss.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(John Henshaw)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Mr. Henshaw goes to Washington Five months of gossip and rumors about candidates and short lists ended on June 13th when President Bush nominated John Henshaw to be assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. Mr....

ERGO DEADLINE SET.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Buffeted by criticism of inaction, the Department of Labor held three hearings in July on ergonomics-related injuries, and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao promised to decide by September whether OSHA will take another stab at an ergo regulation or...

Workplace posters are free.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Ads suggesting that OSHA workplace posters must be purchased from private companies to avoid fines may be misleading. OSHA reminds you that its official posters are available free for the asking. The new official poster, called "It's The...

OSHA and Tyson Foods reach an agreement.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... OSHA and Tyson Foods have formed a five-year partnership involving a joint steering committee to reduce safety and health problems at two of the poultry giant's plants. OSHA will conduct a baseline evaluation at each site (Clarksville...

VPP bill introduced.(Voluntary Protection Program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program has grown from three work sites in 1983 to nearly 750, and now legislation has been introduced in Congress to guarantee the VPP a stable future by amending the OSH Act of 1970 to codify the program. The...

Process safety standard changes coming?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Work continues by the Chemical Safety Board on a comprehensive investigation of reactive chemical hazards. Approximately 170 reactive chemical incidents over a 20-year period are included in the investigation, which was triggered by a 1998...

Respiratory hazards reach far and wide -- here's how to protect your workers.
August 1, 2001... Do you know how widespread the use of respirators is today -- and how many hazards respirators protect against? Approximately five million U.S. workers in 1.3 million establishments have at least some occasion to use these safety deices...

Safety & health merger mania.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... What's your role when bringing an acquisition into the fold? If you visit the Web site www.mergernetwork.com, you'll find more than 9,400 businesses for sale. There's no end to the buying frenzy, creating new challenges for hundreds, if not...

Cost of Crashes.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Roadway crashes account for one-fourth of work-related deaths annually. Each year, onthe-job traffic crashes cause 3,000 deaths, 332,000 injuries and cost employers more than $43 billion. Costs are estimated at $22,000 per crash and $110,000...

Rules of the Road.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... 1 If you're thinking about making a call while driving, first ask yourself, "Is this the right time to make a call?" 2 When you're on the phone while driving, let the person you're talking with know you're driving. 3 Keep the call...

GO SLOW THROUGH WORK ZONES.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Most fatal work zone crashes (71 percent) occur on roads with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or greater -- something to remember during this summer travel season. Source: American Society of Safety Engineers

cause most firefighter deaths.(heart attack statistics and research)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Heart attacks continued to be the leading cause of on-duty deaths to U.S. firefighters, accounting for 40 deaths, or 39 percent of all firefighter fatalities, in 2000, according to a report released by the National Fire Protection Association....

Carpal tunnel: No worries for typists?(research information and findings)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Here's another study sure to fuel the ergonomics debate: typing at a computer keyboard does not cause carpal tunnel syndrome, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Researchers studied 257 Mayo Clinic employees who...

We all want to make a difference.(employee safety information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Participating in safety is not a thankless job Do you assume employees will not want to participate in your safety process because it's inconvenient or time-consuming? Consider this alternative: Your employees really want to participate, to...

How the blues shaped safety & health.(in the workplace)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Passion is a powerful catalyst for change I was in New Orleans this past June looking for passion, but not the kind that may be found on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. I was at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference &...

Correction.
August 1, 2001... In the July issue of ISHN, we were incorrect in stating that OSHA's steel erection standard went into effect July 17 ("Rules & Regs" - page 10). The effective date was delayed while the Bush administration reviewed the rule. OSHA has announced...

RESPIRATOR.(from North Safety Products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... This respirator from North Safety features an elastometric facepiece with a contoured sealing flange for comfort. Wraparound lens meets ANSI standard for impact resistance. Other features include a four-strap head harness, nose cup and chin...

REUSABLE RESPIRATOR.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... The Willson[R] All-In-One reusable respirator package from Dalloz Safety includes a Willson Premier[R] half-mask silicon respirator, a WillsonMax[TM] full-facepiece 8100 Economy respirator and a pair of UniSorb[R] multi-contaminant cartridges...

FULLY DISPOSABLE HOODS.(from Allegro Industries)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Allegro Industries has added two designs to its line of fully disposable SAR hoods. These hoods are designed with the breathing or down tube and head suspension completely integrated so that the hood assembly is constructed into a...

WELDING RESPIRATOR.(from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... The 3M[TM] model number 8515 N95 particulate respirator is a lightweight, maintenance-free welding respirator featuring the 3M Welding Web, filter media that is flame resistant as defined by ASTM. The unit fits easily beneath a welding hood. A...

PAPR.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... MSA's OptimAir[R] MM 2K PAPR with Type HE OptiFilter[R] XL cartridge features a low-profile NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery pad that is lightweight, fits close to the body and is small enough to fit in most pockets. The battery provides...

Secrets of successful SAFETY INCENTIVES Rewards aren't entitlements.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... There are good ways and bad ways to implement a safety incentives program. When used properly, safety incentives can greatly improve safety awareness and sometimes even performance. Pros -- why use incentives? If you have the...

BEHAVIOR TRACKING.(special pen allows managers to award employees points)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... TheQuickPen from Bill Sims allows managers to walk around the workplace and reward or recognize any behavior. The manager scans the QuickPen across an employee's WOW! Achievement Card, which can be part of the employee's ID badge. In less than...

SAFETY SCOREBOARD.(from EMED Company Inc)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... EMED's Track-Your-Goal Scoreboard encourages safety awareness among employees with its sliding panel that can be easily shifted up or down to track the number of accident-free days on the job. The 40-by 24-in. polyethylene scoreboard features a...

SAFETY BINGD.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... $afety Pay$ is an employee incentive program designed to reduce workers' comp claims in virtually any commercial or industrial environment. The program can be expanded to include such issues as absenteeism, tardiness, productivity, customer...

PERFORMANCE PLANS.(Turning Point Safety Performance)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Turning Point Safety Performance offers targeted performance plans which you customize to your site-specific needs and budget. A new plan can be implemented annually to maintain interest. One example is the "Safety Around The Clock" plan...

Should you install emergency eye washes & showers?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... When in doubt, follow these principles If you are handling large quantities of chemicals or use known corrosives in your workplace, then having emergency showers and eye wash stations in your place of business is a no-brainer. You gotta...

Hit The Showers.(safety equipment)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... 11 safety tips to prevent chemical injuries When I was 18 years old and new on the job at a chemical plant I had one of my first safety learning experiences. While working at a bottle-filling station a small splash of sulfuric acid landed...

RADIATION DETECTOR.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Gamma-Scout[R] hand-held radiation monitor features an accurate and reliable Geiger-Muller tube detector and an extra large display, and is mounted in a rugged impact-resistant Novodur[R] housing. Gamma-Scout[R] measures alpha, beta, gamma and...

HEAT STRESS PREVENTION.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Glacier Tek has developed jackets and vests that are designed to maintain a comfortable 65[degrees]F, weigh less than 5 lbs., recharge in 20 minutes, and last up to 2.5 hours. They help workers maintain a safe body core temperature, reducing...

NEW TYVEK.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A new, more breathable DuPont Tyvek[R] fabric has been introduced to provide greater worker comfort and to reduce the potential for heat stress. The garments. are designed to offer a softer, more cloth-like feel. Developed, by scientists at...

ERGONOMIC MOUSE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Contour's RollerMouse[TM] Station is an advanced ergonomic input device designed to eliminate unnatural reaching for a mouse. Features like the optical RollerBar, which precisely controls the cursor, and the user definable buttons are all...

SPECTRUM CORRELATION SOFTWARE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Thermo Environmental Instruments' has introduced ThermoMatch[TM] spectrum correlation software for air analysis software with the MIRAN SapplRe infrared analyzer. ThermoMatch assists in the identification of unknown airborne compounds and...

ERGONOMICS TRAINING.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... CLMI's Principles of Office Ergonomics, a Blueprints[R], for Safety training program, focuses on ergonomically correct body positions. The program offers solutions for compensating for workstation limitations and creating a healthier and...

Using the Internet to solve.(employee safety management techniques)
August 1, 2001... Three common tasks made simple The Internet is probably the largest source of information and tools focused on workplace safety that we've ever seen. In fact, there are so many Internet options available to the safety professional it's...

MSDS compliance.(Material Safety Data Sheet )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... One man's struggle to create a better system Are you frustrated with your Material Safety Data Sheet compliance efforts? Well, I can tell you from experience that MSDS compliance has come a long way in the past 20 years. If you don't...

Getting a handle on Material Safety Data Sheets.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Tips to ensure an orderly MSDS program Material Safety Data Sheets are a basic part of any good environmental health and safety program. How they are handled and the related training play a big part in the success of an MSDS program. ...

REFERENCES.(book review)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Ambient Factors in the Workplace, an ILO Code of Practice, provides valuable practical recommendations and guidelines for assessing, eliminating and controlling hazardous ambient factors in the workplace. It provides guidance on the roles and...

MOVES.(brief industry personnel changes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Haws Corp. has named Sallie Rena Haws Van Tassel its new president. Van Tassel started with Haws Corp. after graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1984. She has held various positions with the company and most recently...

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.(partners with National Paint & Coatings Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has partnered with the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). Keller is now the exclusive provider of NPCA's Hazardous Materials Identification System[R](HMIS[R] products and services.

Safety Marketing Group (SMG).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Nautilus Footwear has partnered with Safety Marketing Group (SMG), a group of independent safety distributors. Nautilus will provide SMG members with its complete line of safety footwear for resale to their account base.

Trinity Consultants.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Trinity Consultants and Australian-based EMSoft, a provider of information management solutions, have entered into a partnership, making Trinity the exclusive distributor of Integrum[R] software in North America. Integrum enables organizations...

Safety Professional of the Year (SPY).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Christine J. Bierman, CEO, Colt Safety, Fire and Rescue and president and CEO of Safety Technologies, Inc., has been awarded the Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) 2001 award from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). The award is...