Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from January 2005

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from January 2005

In search of EHS excellence: and the winner is ... who?(Editorial comments)(Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety & Health Administration)(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... Who owns the best workplace safety and health programs in America? Everyone has their favorites, but there's no definite way to answer that question. And the field of EHS is once more fragmented and suffers for it. Imagine President George W....

Leading indicators.(Expert Advice)
January 1, 2005... Q I want to start using leading indicators to measure safety performance, but my CEO is resisting. He wants only bottom-line accident numbers and doesn't want to invest in new measures. How can I sell him? A Compare and contrast with other...

Henshaw leaves the OSHA hot seat: he's out of there.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(John Henshaw)
January 1, 2005... As widely expected, OSHA chief John Henshaw resigned from the agency effective the last day of 2004. Serving from August 3, 2001, to December 31, 2004, Henshaw's tenure at OSHA was the second-longest of any agency boss, following Dr. Eula...

Recordkeeping rules for feds now same as for private sector.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration issues new rules and regulations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Federal government agencies must now adopt worker safety and health recordkeeping and reporting requirements that are essentially identical to the private sector, according to a final rule published in the November 26, 2004, Federal Register....

Trench fatality leads to heavy fines for excavation firms.(rules & Regs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Two excavation companies have been fined more than $382,000 for failing to protect a worker who died when a trench collapsed on him last summer in western Pennsylvania. OSHA fined Wagner Development Co., Inc. and Wagner Excavation...

OSHA exceeded inspection goal for FY 2004.(rules & Regs)
January 1, 2005... OSHA exceeded its inspection goal for FY 2004, completing 39,167 total inspections, according to the agency's annual enforcement statistics released in November. This total includes more than 300 inspections under the new Enhanced Enforcement...

Extended-hours ops: are workers getting proper rest?(news scan1)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Just how productive is it to work into the wee hours? For Australia's Members of Parliament, 14-hour shifts ending at the break of dawn, followed by as little as four hours rest before starting again, prompted some Members to bring blankets and...

Costs of serious workplace injuries growing, study reveals.(news Scan)
January 1, 2005... The costs of serious on-the-job injuries--those causing an employee to miss six or more days of work--continue to soar, even after adjusting for medical and wage inflation, according to the latest findings of the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace...

Backaches often begin at work, survey reports.(news Scan)
January 1, 2005... Eighty percent of adults will suffer from back pain at some point during their lives, according to the North American Spine Society. A recent NASS survey of 1,014 U.S. adults found that: * Nearly one-third (31 percent) of U.S. adults who...

Benzene reduces cell count in workers.(Study)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The first study of a large group of workers breathing air with very low levels of benzene suggests that the chemical may harm bone marrow, the body's main factory for blood cells, even in amounts below the threshold deemed safe under U.S. law,...

Worst drivers: teens, doctors, lawyers.(news Scan)
January 1, 2005... Students get in more car wrecks than people in any other occupation, according to a report by CNN/Money. It's no surprise: They're inexperienced and tend to drive with a "Superman complex." Medical doctors rank second in accident rates....

Engaging employees in '05: ten strategies to power participation.(Psychology of safety)(Industrial Safety & Hygiene News )
January 1, 2005... Happy New Year! To celebrate the beginning of my 15th year contributing articles for ISHN, I'd like to offer ten prime ways to get people involved in injury-prevention efforts. Over the years, I have discussed each of these in prior ISHN...

The National Children's Study: its impact on EHS and the workplace.(Managing Best practices)(Environmental Health and Safety )
January 1, 2005... Do workplace environmental exposures affect the health of children? Over the next several years more than 50,000 pregnant workers, their partners, and the pregnant workers' workplaces in 96 counties across the United States are expected to be...

ISHN's White Paper profiles the EHS Nation '05.(Industrial Safety & Hygiene News )(Environmental Health and Safety )
January 1, 2005... safety professionals Taking the pulse of safety pros in 2005, based on responses from 152 readers with full-time safety jobs What drives investments? Factors driving EHS spending: 1 Compliance (67%) 2 Organization values...

Sensing trouble: wireless sensor technology vital to chemical facility protection.
January 1, 2005... The chemical manufacturing infrastructure in the U.S. is critical to our nation's economic health. Not only are we dependent on it, it is extensive, d it is often located near residential areas. Unfortunately, it can also pose danger to our...

Confined spaces: don't become a statistic in 2005.
January 1, 2005... If you have permit-required confined spaces, be sure to follow all of your procedures, including the completion of the permit application, air monitoring, and any special precautions that will help reduce or eliminate the hazard(s). People are...

PID Series.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 1 PID SERIES CIRCLE 252 Utilizing proprietary Ion Science Fence Electrode technology (world patent-pending), PhoCheck Series PIDs offer superb stability and accuracy while optimizing response time and virtually eliminating humidity...

Multi-sensing capability.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 2 MULTI-SENSING CAPABILITY CIRCLE 253 New X3[TM] Technology from MSA brings multisensing, signal boost and ModBUS output to MSA's Ultima[R] X Series Gas Monitors. X3 Technology ("X to the Power of 3") allows three sensors to be...

Portable infrared analyzer.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 3 PORTABLE INFRARED ANALYZER CIRCLE 255 The Nicolet[TM] Compound ID[TM] portable infrared analyzer from Thermo Electron provides fast, non-destructive classification of materials under extreme conditions. Built for rapid deployment and...

Instrument management.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 4 INSTRUMENT MANAGEMENT CIRCLE 251 Industrial Scientific's new iNet Instrument Network[TM] is a total cost-of-ownership program that eliminates time-consuming tasks involved with managing a gas monitor fleet. The system combines the...

Monitoring appliances.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 5 MONITORING APPLIANCE CIRCLE 254 The AreaConnect 500 from RAE Systems is a data consolidator and communications bridge designed to aggregate data from multiple sensor networks in remote locations. Delivering life-critical information...

Lightweight gas monitor.(gas detection/air monitoring)
January 1, 2005... 6 LIGHTWEIGHT GAS MONITOR CIRCLE 250 Crowcon's new Gasman personal gas monitor is small, lightweight and easy to use in harsh environments. Weighing between just 3.7-4.6 oz. depending on sensor type, the durable Gasman offers ingress...

How MSDSs fit into the hazard evaluation process.(Exposing Chemical Risks)(Material safety data sheets)
January 1, 2005... The overarching goal of any company's comprehensive health and safety program is to minimize or eliminate the risks associated with any job task. Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) play a vital role in assessing and managing risk at every...

Reality-based recipe for hazcom reform.(hazard communication)
January 1, 2005... Not long after the 1984 federal regulations were developed to streamline hazard communication in the workplace via material safety data sheets, widespread criticism over the effectiveness of these sheets began to surface among industry...

On the edge: tips for choosing fall protection equipment for leading-edge work.
January 1, 2005... Choosing the right fall protection system is paramount for workers who make their living hundreds of feet off the ground. Whether laying decking, installing slabs or working on a flat roof, a person working at a height constantly faces the...

Know your fall protection requirements.
January 1, 2005... Developing a successful fall protection program requires a fundamental understanding of the correlating OSHA and ANSI standards. Since the introduction of the OSHA 1926-500 standard in 1998 the evolution of fall protection equipment has...

Suspension Trauma Strap.(fall protection)
January 1, 2005... 1 SUSPENSION TRAUMA STRAP CIRCLE 258 Designed to relieve the negative effects of suspension trauma, DBI/SALA & Protecta's Suspension Trauma Safety Strap allows a suspended worker to stand up in their harness to relieve the pressure being...

Warning Line System.(fall protection)
January 1, 2005... 2 WARNING LINE SYSTEM CIRCLE 259 The Guardian System from Garlock, a portable warning line system, includes eight folding stanchions, 200 feet of flagged warning line with heavy-duty OSHA-accepted safety-yellow flags, a windup reel for...

Universal Harness.(fall protection)
January 1, 2005... 3 UNIVERSAL HARNESS CIRCLE 261 The RITE-ON harness from North Safety is constructed to easily shape around the user, offering workers simplicity and comfort. The universally sized harness features a comfortable one-piece back and shoulder...

Self-Retracting Lanyard.(fall protection)
January 1, 2005... 4 SELF-RETRACTING LANYARD CIRCLE 262 The Aptura[TM] LT30 Self-Retracting Lanyard from MSA offers a field-replaceable lifeline option, which allows a user to replace a damaged web lifeline in the field without sending anything back to the...

Suspension trauma relief.(fall protection)
January 1, 2005... 5 SUSPENSION TRAUMA RELIEF CIRCLE 260 Miller's Relief Step[TM] Safety Device helps a worker suspended in a full-body harness to avoid the effects of orthostatic intolerance, or suspension trauma. This unique, patent-pending device can be...

Don't lose sight of eye safety: keys to a successful protective eyewear program.
January 1, 2005... In safety, we are all working towards the same goal: reducing injuries. A detailed eye safety program can help you achieve that goal. While the good news is that eye-related injuries can be reduced and/or eliminated, the bad news is that...

Respiratory protection.(Questions & Answers)
January 1, 2005... Q With so many types of respirators to choose from, how do I know my workers are wearing the proper respiratory protection? A Consult with a qualified industrial hygienist (IH). This person has the training necessary to make the proper...

E-A-R.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)(E.A.R. Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... E-A-R, leading the advancement of hearing protection worldwide, provides truly innovative products, including foam, premolded and push-in foam earplugs. Products include the Classic[R], E-A-Rsoff[R], SuperFit[R], UltraFit[R] and our latest...

Peltor.(white paper Sponsors)
January 1, 2005... Peltor, preferred by professionals everywhere, has long been considered the leader in protective communication headsets and earmuff hearing protectors. All Peltor products are designed to provide the optimum attenuation, maximum comfort, and...

Aerion Technologies.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Aerion Technologies manufactures and markets the Aim gas detection and environmental safety products. Aim gas detectors offer instant, accurate feedback to individuals working in potentially hazardous environments. Products include single- and...

Airgas.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)(Airgas Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Airgas provides solutions for all of your safety needs. The Airgas national footprint and local service guarantee you the most competitive pricing on quality safety products. We have been an industry leader in safety, abatement, and...

A V Systems, Inc.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A V Systems, Inc. is the developer of MIRS[TM], which combines all of an organization's environmental and safety issues into one easy-to-use system, to reduce the time and money spent on EPA and OSHA compliance. Integrated modules cover SARA,...

Bausch & Lomb.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company, dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers around the world. Its businesses include a complete line of safety products and magnifiers, as well as soft and rigid gas permeable contact...

The Bill Sims Company.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... "You get what you reward" is common sense, but not always common practice in most companies. The principle of recognition, when well applied, makes a significant impact on the operations and success of any organization--especially when it...

BW Technologies.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... BW Technologies is proud to present the GasAlertMicro5. The latest in multi-gas detection, the Micro5 provides simultaneous monitoring of up to five gases including oxygen, combustibles and a range of toxic gases. The lightweight, compact, and...

DBI/SALA.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... DBI/SALA, the world's leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of the Portable Guard Rail System, our first passive fall protection system. This "free standing" system can be erected in...

ENMET.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... ENMET is a leading manufacturer of hazardous gas and vapor detection systems for industrial health and safety applications and portable instruments for confined space entry. ENMET manufactures toxic, combustible and oxygen detectors, compressed...

GfG.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... GfG is a world leader for gas detection and measurement technology. For over 40 years, GfG has specialized in designing, developing, and producing the safest and most reliable equipment and sensors available. Offering the most extensive...

Haws Corporartion.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Haws Corporation, an ISO 9001 certified company, is the world's leading manufacturer of superior quality emergency drench showers and eyewashes. Haws pioneered the emergency equipment category over 60 years ago, and today the Haws brand...

Industrial Scientific.(white paper Sponsors)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... In 1999, the Docking Station[TM] revolutionized the gas detection industry by automating the calibration, instrument diagnostics, record-keeping and recharging of portable gas monitors. As the pioneer of this ground-breaking technology,...

Perfect Fit Glove.(white paper Sponsors)
January 1, 2005... For over 30 years Perfect Fit Glove has produced the finest industrial gloves in the United States. Today they are leaders in developing smarter, more efficient, quality-driven manufacturing methods. They have refined the art of seamless...

RAE Systems.(white paper Sponsors)
January 1, 2005... EntryRAE is the confined space entry (CSE) monitor for today's industrialized environment. Now, because RAE Systems has added a new, modular photoionization detector (PID) to its four-gas monitor, EntryRAE is the only product on the market...

Summit Training Source.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Summit Training Source is the premier resource for environmental, health and safety training solutions. With over 600 programs in multiple formats, including online, interactive CD-ROM, and video, Summit programs create an awareness and respect...

Uvex.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... If it's worth protecting, it's worth Uvex. That's because for decades Uvex has set the standard for comfort, protection and style in the workplace by providing innovative products that meet and exceed the requirements of safety personnel and...

ION Science Ltd.(white paper Sponsors)(PhoCheck line of photoionisation detectors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The PhoCheck line of PIDs from ION Science Ltd. incorporate proprietary "Fence Electrode" technology, which results in ppb capability with linear range to 10,000 ppm, an extremely stable output, optimal humidity compensation and very fast...

Moldex.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Moldex manufactures and markets respirators and hearing protectors for the safety and personal protection of workers in industry. Our products provide comfort and style for wearers and cost-savings for employers. We have an ongoing commitment...

North Safety Products.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... North Safety Products is a global manufacturer of personal protection equipment such as: head protection (hard hats), eye & face protection (goggles, glasses, face shields), hearing protection (muffs & plugs), respiratory protection...

Bradley Corporation.(white paper Sponsors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... For more than 80 years, Bradley Corporation has designed and manufactured commercial washfountains, and today is the industry's exclusive source for plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories, partitions, emergency fixtures and solid plastic...

Federal Signal Corp.(Businesses)(The Riverside Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Federal Signal Corp. has announced the sale of Justrite Manufacturing Co., L.L.C. to The Riverside Co., a private equity firm. Justrite is a leading manufacturer of products for the safe storage of flammable and hazardous materials.

United American Sales, Inc.(Businesses)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Jon Prior has joined United American Sales, Inc. as western regional sales manager. Prior served as a territory sales manager for a leading manufacturer of hearing and respiratory protection equipment for industry and healthcare markets before...

International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO).(Organizations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Recent elections for positions on the new Executive Council of the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO) resulted in the following: President Paul Faupel, Cbiol, MIBiol, MIRM, FIOSH, RSP, (former IOSH...

Events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... february ASSE SeminarFest 2005, Feb. 13-19, Las Vegas, NV, ASSE, (847) 699-2929, www.asse.org 15th Annual Construction Safety Conference, Feb. 15-17, Rosemont, IL, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council, (800) 552-7744,...