Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from June 2003

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from June 2003

Working wellness into your workforce: good for waistlines & your bottom line.
June 1, 2003... In today's hectic world, most of us are spending more time at work, and have increasingly less time to look after our health. For a long time, employers have understood the benefits associated with keeping workers well -- increased productivity...

Signs, signs, everywhere signs: but be sure you've got the words right. (Editorial Comments).(safety slogans)
June 1, 2003... I need some help with some short slogans for daily safety meetings. Any ideas?" asks a safety pro on an Internet bulletin board. Where would we be without safety slogans? Is there a safety program anywhere without them? Slogans and posters have...

Readers respond. (Editorial Comments).
June 1, 2003... drug testing I read and appreciated your drug testing article in the April 2003 issue of ISHN. Your philosophical urgings and statistical arguments were interesting. I wanted to correct some inaccuracies for your own information and any...

OSHA priorities. (Henshaw Outlines).(Occupational Safety and Health)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... OSHA is working hard to meet its mission of improving job safety and health, OSHA chief John Henshaw said in a statement issued on Workers Memorial Day this past April. Henshaw gave an update on the agency's priorities: Hispanic ...

AIHA finds flaws with mold bill. (Rules & Regs).(American Industrial Hygiene Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... H.R. 1268, the "United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act of 2003," has drawn these comments from the American Industrial Hygiene Association: * It's not possible to define or set permissible exposure levels for "toxic mold." The...

Strengthen disaster response, urge hygienists. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is lobbying Congress to pass H.R. 1389, a bill that would enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism through preparedness assistance and an allocation of funds...

Time to review your patient privacy practices? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Tighter patient privacy laws under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) took effect in April. The law requires all "covered entities" (i.e., healthcare providers, plans and clearinghouses) to ensure the...

OSHA dusts off two proposals. (Rules & Regs).(Occupational Safety and Health Associations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... OSHA has reopened for 90 days its rulemaking records on proposed revisions to the Walking and Working Surfaces standard and fall protection provisions of the Personal Protective Equipment standard. Revisions to the two standards were first...

Ethical conduct not valued. (HR Pros Claim).
June 1, 2003... Despite the wailing and worries over corporate scandals of recent years, almost half of human resource professionals believe ethical conduct is not rewarded in business today, according to a new survey. What's worse, over the last five...

Corporate social responsibility: where's the beef? (News Scan).
June 1, 2003... The World Economic Forum CEO survey finds enthusiasm but not much substance when it comes to adapting corporate social responsibility into core business activities. The Forum's Global Corporate Citizenship Initiative (GCCI) released a...

Language barriers hike safety risks. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Spanish-speaking workers comprise 18 percent of the construction workforce, but suffer more than one-third of construction industry fatalities. OSHA is making efforts to increase Spanish-language resources, including bilingual Web pages, but...

SARS a minor problem, say most businesses. (News Scan).(Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Despite growing concerns about the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the U.S. workplace, most businesses consider SARS a minor problem, according to a poll of 135 senior-level legal and human resources executives taken...

Needlestick injuries drop thanks to safer devices. (Research).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Needlestick injury rates for nurses declined by 51 percent between 1993 and 2001, according to researchers at the International Healthcare Worker Safety Center at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. The statistics show "the power...

AIHA inducts new leaders. (News Scan).(American Industrial Hygiene Association )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) inducted its 2003 Board of Directors at the association's annual business meeting last month. The meeting took place during the American Industrial Hygiene conference and exposition (AIHce) in...

What I've learned from surviving cancer: eight strategies you can apply to meet safety challenges. (Psychology of Safety).
June 1, 2003... In my ISHN column last June I disclosed my prostate cancer and drew parallels between a cancer diagnosis and an occupational injury. Then, in October, my ISHN article revealed similarities and differences between recovering from cancer surgery...

A tough call to make: choosing between AIHA and ASSE gets complicated. (Managing Best Practices).(American Industrial Hygiene Association)(American Society of Safety Engineers)
June 1, 2003... When times were good, you might have participated in more than one occupational health and safety organization. Time and budgets are tighter now and employers are telling pros to limit their memberships. If you had to choose just one...

What you can do to prevent traumatic stress.
June 1, 2003... A worker, distraught over his wife's announcement of wanting a divorce, absentmindedly walks into a posted prohibited area and is crushed between stacks of heavy barrels by the unsuspecting forklift operator. A well-respected senior...

Five common eye hazards: are your employees protected?
June 1, 2003... Photos courtesy of Qvis, a division of Total Source Manufacturing Each day more than 1,000 eye injuries occur in U.S. workplaces. They vary greatly in degree of severity and how they occur. Protecting your workers against flying fragments,...

Fall protection: proper training is the key.
June 1, 2003... Although fully preventable, falls injure and kill thousands of workers each year across a wide range of industries. Government records indicate that 808 workers died from falls in 2001. There were 294,000 fall-related injuries in 2000. In...

Training done right: how to use time and resources wisely.
June 1, 2003... When is training a waste of time and money? According to Steven Pereira, a CSP and owner of Professional Safety Associates, Inc., it could be when training will not solve the problem. Two nationally recognized training references, OSHA's Model...

Computer-based training: 10 questions to help determine if it's right for you.
June 1, 2003... Can a human safety trainer be replaced by a computer? The idea might sound good to upper management (no benefits to pay, no vacation time) but in reality, this option is impossible. As you will see as you continue reading, you need to carefully...

New person on the job? Tips for conducting safety orientation.
June 1, 2003... Several specific OSHA standards require that employees receive training. In the standards books (29CFR 1910 for General Industry, and 1926 for Construction, for example), the tables of contents do not list general "training" headings. However,...

Training DVD. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Summit's latest delivery format for its EH&S training content is the new Summit DVD. The DVD format allows safety trainers to jump instantly to any content at any time, or to easily replay pertinent environmental, health and safety information....

Safety training talks. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Safety Talks Customizer[TM] is a software program that enables users to deliver convenient safety training utilizing 250 five-minute safety talks that address key issues like hazard communication, lockout/tagout, PPE, and more. Each talk...

Violence prevention. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention[R] training program teaches participants how to defuse potentially violent situations early on. Program participants will learn the verbal and nonverbal cues individuals typically exhibit before becoming...

Back Safety course. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... TrainingOnline's new version of its interactive, Web-based Back Safety course gives expanded treatment to common back injuries and includes a section on back safety related to computer use. The course presentation reflects the latest standards...

Online training. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... FDRsafety specializes in full safety consulting and training, providing safety programs created by safety professionals for safety professionals. The company offers a comprehensive series of training programs and safety consulting services,...

Bloodborne pathogens course. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission has been updated to meet OSHA's revised bloodborne pathogens standards. Led by certified Red Cross instructors, this revised course helps you comply with the training component of...

Sorting out the MSDS mess: how to give your employees the tools they need.(material data safety sheet)
June 1, 2003... With an estimated 650,000 hazardous chemicals in the workplace, tens of thousands of chemical manufacturers creating material safety data sheets and a vague OSHA standard defining its framework, we are left with a discombobulated mess of MSDSs....

Software that swims upstream; the goal: track the early indicators of accidents.
June 1, 2003... Software is no newcomer to safety. We have been compiling our OSHA and MSHA logs, tracking our training, and categorizing accident data for years. Much of the bookkeeping function of safety is now available as a software application. But safety...

Building inspection software. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... TISCOR's new Inspection Manager FLX is an innovative software system that completely automates annual building inspections. NEPA violations are recorded electronically with a PDA, eliminating handwritten paperwork and data entry. Other features...

Hazard Id program. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... A new hazard identification program from K-Sun/MaxiSoft, called MaxiSoft[R] RTKV2, features a database of more than 1,200 chemicals plus the ability to import any chemical database to create custom warning labels. The program has an optional...

Safety management. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Safety Software products maintain and print required OSHA reports; analyze all incident data; identify accident-causing problems; manage and track training scheduling; certify training; track and control PPE; and certify hazard assessments....

Data management software. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Quest's data management software program, QuestSuite Professional (QSP), provides a system solution for recording, reporting, charting and analyzing occupational and environmental exposures to hazards measured by Quest datalogging...

Compliance services. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... Labelmaster's[R]Compliance Network[TM] at www.myregs.com makes compliance quick and easy by using interactive and personalized features. Unique online tools and features are combined with regulations and dangerous-goods tables to provide a...

TRI reporting Wizard. (Product Update).
June 1, 2003... The latest release of MIRS[TM] software for EH&S data management and compliance reporting features a SARA 313 Wizard for EPCRA Toxic Release Inventory reporting. MIRS version 9.10 leads users through every step of the TRI reporting process,...

Software options are everywhere: but do your homework before investing.(safety software)
June 1, 2003... The "Safety Carnival" midway was mesmerizing... flashing, rotating and sequential message lights flooded the overhead views; large, small and in-between banners competed for your attention; and the air was filled with the barkers' calls,...

Bullies at work. (How to Deflate).
June 1, 2003... It seems to me that "bullying" has been going on for many years and is not new to safety professionals. I'm specifically referring to the behavior of operational managers. Bullying seems to be less of a problem in the staff ranks and at the top...

Dosimeters. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... Larson Davis Spark[TM] Dosimeters combine ease-of-use and strength in a miniature, lightweight package. With seven intrinsically safe models available, Spark provides up to 100 hours of operation on just two AA batteries and features a...

Gas detection. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... Sierra Monitor's Sentry WebServer provides an easy-to-use graphical display of hazardous gas conditions using the universally available Microsoft[TM] web browser. The system combines the Sentry Gas Risk Management System with the FieldServer...

Plug torque wrenches. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... BASCO offers a new series of calibrated plug torque wrenches that help companies conform to UN closure specifications for drums of hazardous materials. Available in 12, 20 and 30 foot/pound capacities, the wrenches click when the torque...

Training computer desk. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... BioFit[R] offers a computer desk that is designed to enhance training. The semi-recessed monitor design provides line-of-sight between trainees and trainers. Trainees are not forced to look up at, or around, monitors. The desk can be customized...

Safety shoes. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... The Nautilus N1392 Steel Toe Hiker features water-resistant leather, rust-proof eyelets, an EVA midsole for maximum comfort, and a highly durable, non-marking, slip- and oil-resistant outsole. Available in dark moss/black, the work shoe...

Reflective garments. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... 3M[TM] Scotchlite[TM] Reflective Material products offer performance with comfort in safety garments. Scotchlite fluorescent lime-yellow high-gloss trim provides excellent daytime visual contrast to traffic devices and natural work environment...

EHS analysis software. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... Dakota[R] Tracer web-based application tracks and analyzes corrective actions. Users maintain a running history in real-time of all activity associated with each action item; viewing, sorting, tracking and updating corrective actions. Always...

Emergency oxygen. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... For industrial and office workplace first-aid programs, LIFE[R] OxygenPac is an easy-to-use solution for giving someone crucial life-saving oxygen until medical help arrives. The portable unit comes in a clear case that can be hung on a wall....

P100 filters. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... AOSafety[R] has added a new line of NIOSH-approved bayonet style flexible P100 filters to go with the company's 8000 series respirators. The new Conform[TM] filter line consists of: 1) the basic P100 non-nuisance odor filter; 2) the P100...

Respiratory airline panels. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... New D-Systems respiratory airline panels from GfG Instrumentation are compact, durable and available in both wall-mounted and portable versions, up to 100 cfm. Designed around the company's newest Respiratory Airline Monitor, the AutoCal...

Portable decon shower. (Product News).
June 1, 2003... Haws' Model 8800 Rapid Response Portable Decontamination Shower is a lightweight, collapsible unit that can be fully deployed in less than two minutes. The easy-to-assemble drench shower automatically elevates to its full 86-in, height once...

Online training. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Comprehensive Loss Management Inc. (CLMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Web-based training. This new browser-based training combines CLMI's award-winning Blueprints for safety video series with the fully interactive...

Improve workplace safety! (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Designed for safety team leaders, project managers and supervisors, Coastal's new Coaching Safety Performance 10-part video series aids in regulatory compliance and employee safety. Topics such as recordkeeping, accident investigation, media...

Safety spectacle. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Crews[R] introduces the stylish new CK2[R] safety spectacle. CK2 is equipped with a soft gel nosepiece and temple sleeves to ensure all-day comfort and a secure fit. Get maximum style and protection at an affordable price with Crews' new CK2...

New lanyard design. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... DBI/SALA has introduced a new lanyard specifically designed for tie-back use, eliminating the need for time-consuming anchor straps. The WrapBaxr[TM] lanyard features the same industry preferred easy-to-use hook action found standard on all DBI...

Training support tools. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... DNV Training Solutions provides many training support tools to facilitate the knowledge transfer process. These include textbooks, guidelines, interactive videos and CDs, instructor packages and other implementation tools. The newest component...

Protective eyewear. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... The near perfect styling and contour of the New NASCAR[R] GT makes this new generation of NASCAR protective eyewear the best yet! Its aesthetic appearance, coupled with its impeccable comfort and superior protection, is proof positive that...

KellerSTAR[R] for Safety Analysis. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... This tracking software eliminates the frustration that comes from not having the right data to accurately analyze an incident. It helps users meet documentation requirements for compliance with OSHA standards (including the OSHA 300 log) and...

Dosimeter system. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... The Cirrus doseBadge Dosimeter System provides measurements that comply with regs, stores up to 24-hrs of Laeq Time History, and more. New features include: 3 or 5 doubling (programmed by user), Time History, and fully-functional Windows...

DS2 Docking Station. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Industrial Scientific Corporation announces the next generation of automated calibration, maintenance and record-keeping now available through release of the DS2 Docking Station. Two-way communication with a Docking Station Server manages up to...

MSDS and chemical data management. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Industrial Data Systems, Inc. introduces SiteHawk 6.0, the newest, proven release of our comprehensive, Web-based MSDS and EH&S Data Management Software and Service. Features include corporate and/or site-level MSDS management, as well as...

Heat strain monitor. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Quest Technologies new QUESTemp[degrees] Ill personal heat strain monitor simplifies heat stress management with a miniature datalogging instrument for monitoring individual physiological strain in response to heat. Part of the QUESTemp Series...

FR Garments. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Westex's INDURA[R] Ultra Soft[R] flame-resistant fabrics are a blend of 88 percent cotton and 12 percent high-tenacity nylon, offering soft comfort while increasing abrasion resistance. The abrasion-resistant performance of the product's nylon...

Low-maintenance respirator. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Save money, save time, and save the hassle of removing headstraps, hardhats and safety eyewear. The EZ Drop has a slide release strap that allows the mask to easily slide down the straps and rest on the two ends of the contoured neck buckle....

Aisle striping system. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... ERGOMAT has introduced DuraStripe, an economical aisle striping system that eliminates the problems associated with alternative striping methods. DuraStripe is an easily installed, durable product that applies like tape, bonds immediately to...

Lockout padlocks. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Verton[R] MFX Lockout Padlocks from American Lock are the ideal products for lockout applications that require exceptionally tough, lightweight, arc, and spark-resistant padlocks. These padlocks are perfect when you need nonconductive padlocks...

Glove accessory. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Reduce glove loss and hand injury with Glove Guard, by keeping work gloves available to workers at all times. Safety features include non-conductive material, resistance to flex fatigue and a safety break-away. Standard or custom safety slogans...

Gamecard program for incentives/awards. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Peavey offers Safety Jackpot, a gamecard-based incentives and awards program that requires minimal administration and includes all materials, awards, newsletters, posters, and program guide. Gamecards, which are redeemed for merchandise, can be...

One-touch gas monitor. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... A new four-channel personal gas monitor combines sophisticated data management features with simplicity of operation. Although controlled by only one button, Cardinal from Crowcon features data-logging, data transfer to a PC and automatic...

Rescue pants. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Ensuring excellent durability and protection, Workrite Rescue Pants of Nomex[R] IIIA are autoclaved to enhance their permanent-press characteristics and appearance after laundering. These 7.5 oz. garments are certified to NFPA 1975 station...

Safety compliance products. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Labelmaster is a manufacturer and marketer of safety compliance products, including labels, signs, markers and flags, personal protection equipment, training programs, lockout/tagout equipment, placards and compliance software. Labelmaster also...

New safety gate. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... The Pallet Flow Pick Module Swing Gate is a safety gate designed for high bay rack picking modules integrated with flow rails. The gates are ideal for picking bays with multiple deep pallets in which pallet flow prohibits the use of dual gate...

Nitrile coated glove. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Style AG585 by the TOWA Corporation has a Nitrile surface on a seamless liner to provide comfort and dexterity. The Microfinish, grip provides powerful gripping in dry, wet and oily applications. The non-porous nitrile coating provides...

Polarized eye protection. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... This technological breakthrough from Smith & Wesson finally offers the industrial worker protection from reflected glare in an ANSI-compliant safety glass -- certified compliant by a respected independent testing laboratory. The enhanced vision...

EHS training solutions. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
June 1, 2003... Summit Training Source is the premier resource for environmental, health and safety training solutions. With over 300 programs in multiple formats, including online, interactive CD-ROM, and video, Summit programs create an awareness and respect...

Haws Corp. (Moves).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Haws Corp. has promoted Bob Bowles to corporate product manager. In this newly created position, Bowles will be responsible for the Haws product offering, by individual product line and overall mix. Bowles is a 13-year veteran of Haws, having...

SAS Safety Corp. (Moves).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SAS Safety Corp. has named Todd Zuella as the new manager of the product department. Zuella has extensive background in industrial safety products and will be responsible for all new product development, existing product management and quality...

Streamlight, Inc. (Moves).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Streamlight, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional and consumer applications, has appointed Bill Ward as director of Industrial & Fire Sales. Ward will be responsible for leading the sales efforts in the...

Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Moves).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Mine Safety Appliances Co. has appointed Eric J. Beck to director of marketing for its Safety Products Division. Beck will have responsibility for the development and implementation of marketing strategies within the division.

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). (Associations).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Four members of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) who have made significant contributions to the practice of industrial hygiene or related disciplines have been awarded Fellow classification. The new 2003 Fellows are: Steven H....

The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages[TM] is now available in a PC-based CD-ROM version. (References).(Review)
June 1, 2003... The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages [TM] is now available in a PC-based CD-ROM version. The 2003 CD Edition includes active links to vendor Web sites. The CD is an electronic version of the 350-page hard copy comprehensive sourcebook designed to...

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) has produced a video in conjunction with BRE Imaging. (References).(Your Office Fire)(Video Recording Review)
June 1, 2003... Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) has produced a video in conjunction with BRE Imaging to help fire professionals, training managers and health & safety managers promote office evacuation and workplace fire safety messages. "Your Office...

Events.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... june ASSE Professional Development Conference and Expo, June 22-25, Denver, CO, American Society of Safety Engineers, (847) 699-2929, www.asse.org NORA 2003 Symposium: Working Partnerships - Research to Practice, June 23-24,...

Is it the end of an era? Safety pros lose out as businesses panic. (Your Turn).
June 1, 2003... About three years ago I published my first book, "Bringing Down the Safety Guy," chronicling my own 25 years in the business, and more significantly the demise of the safety profession over that time span. Since the book published in 2000, what...

Training & Software listings. (A-W) (2003 Buyers' Guide).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... The following alphabetical listings came from ISHN 2002 online buyers guide at www.ishn.com Abbott Enterprises Inc. 901 W. Fourth Ave. Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 535-4973 Fax: (870) 535-4970 sales@atrol.com ...

Product & Service listings. (A-W) (2003 Buyers' Guide).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... Accident Investigation Training Aurora Pictures Business & Legal Reports Central Florida Safety Council Comprehensive Loss Mgmt. Cure Media Det Norske Veritas DNV Training Solutions ESHconnect, Inc. ...