Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from March 2003

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from March 2003

OSHA's general industry confined space standard may apply to you.
March 1, 2003... Construction contractors often work in different facilities and in various types of confined spaces. OSHA's general industry standard for confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146) usually doesn't apply to the construction industry, because the agency...

Fighting the good fight: want to restore trust levels? Don't shoot the messenger. (Editorial Comments).
March 1, 2003... Who wants to be known as a nag, a naysayer, a safety nazi? Not in John Wayne's America, land of the free and home of the brave. No wonder safety pros often are cast as outsiders, idealists, or worse yet, a non-strategic transactional service...

Readers respond.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... The January issue of ISHN contained a brief article about ANSI Z10, the committee developing a U.S. national standard for occupational health and safety management systems. The AIHA serves as the secretariat for the committee, and we were...

OSHA's ergo committee gets rolling. (Rules & Regs).(OSHA's 15-member National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics meets for the first time)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... OSHA's 15-member National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics met for the first time in late January, receiving its marching orders from agency chief John Henshaw. OSHA's boss gave the group clear boundaries for action. Standards-setting,...

Get involved email your reg comments. (Rules & Regs).(regulations Web site )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Regulations.gov., a new U.S. government Web site, makes it easier than ever to find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register. From www.regulations.gov, you can view a...

Hygienists define: top priorities. (Rules & Regs).(American Industrial Hygiene Association survey )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Here are the top ten public policy issues of interest to environmental health and safety pros, according to a poll of American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) members: * Emergency response / Homeland Security -- assigning roles and...

Feds ordered to review reg recommendations. (Rules & Regs).(for occupational safety and environmental health )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Office of Management and Budget's (0MB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is instructing federal agencies such as OSHA and EPA to evaluate hundreds of regulatory recommendations submitted by outside parties as part of its...

Wood dust, beryllium added to cancer list. (Rules & Regs).(are known human carcinogens, according to a new report from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
March 1, 2003... Broad-spectrum ultraviolet radiation, wood dust created in culling and shaping wood, nickel compounds, and beryllium and its compounds are known human carcinogens, according to a new report from the National Institute of Environmental Health...

Judge: study Mexican trucks for pollution. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled January 116 that the federal government must complete an environmental review before Mexican trucks are permitted past narrow commercial zones into the U.S., news sources reported. The ruling...

Deadly toll: three tragedies claim eight lives in one week. (News Scan).(8 workers die as a result of 3 separate workplace incidents)
March 1, 2003... Eight workers died as a result of three separate workplace incidents in late January in various parts of the U.S. An explosion at a Kinston, N.C., pharmaceutical plant January 29 resulted in four deaths and 37 injuries. The thunderous blast...

Which safety strategies work the best? (News Scan).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Which management practices are most effective in reducing employee injury rates? A study published in the Journal of Safety Research found proactive practices work best. Participants were solicited via telephone in participate in a...

Exporting jobs adds to stress. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... About 3.3 million white-collar jobs will move offshore in the next 15 years, according to a study by Forrester Research. Lower costs, increased productivity and higher profits are the reasons. Professionals in technology and computer...

What is "responsible behavior"? (News Scan).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... "Corporate responsibility" has become a buzzword in the wake of recent scandals, but what exactly does it mean? After all, a 2001 study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) identified at least 182 codes and...

How to sell your safety solutions. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... You might come up with the best safety solution ever, but if you can't sell it to management, it will never be implemented. To improve your approval rate, learn to anticipate the questions that your manager must answer in order to sign off on...

Integrating safety into every routine: it's a matter of values, not priorities. (Psychology of Safety).
March 1, 2003... People want to work safely all the time when they believe their jobs are important and that safety is a value integral to competent performance. You can improve job competence by helping people make safe work practices and hazard elimination...

Be careful what you ask for ... Hazmat response: more than you bargained for? (Managing Best Practices).
March 1, 2003... A significant chunk of the nearly $30 billion authorized by Congress for spending in FY 2002 and FY 2003 on domestic terrorism protection goes to training and equipping local law enforcement, fire, medical and other government personnel to...

Stopping the domino effect in confined spaces.(safety and health )
March 1, 2003... When an oil-well service company employee went to check the fluid level in an oil storage tank, he climbed in without a confined space permit, a monitor or any protective equipment. At the time, liquid nitrogen was being inserted under pressure...

How to shape a safety culture. (Senior Leaders in Safety).
March 1, 2003... Last month, in the first of this series of three articles, we discussed how the behavior of senior leadership contributes to high performance in safety. Through what they choose to focus on, and their everyday actions, senior leaders can...

Going the extra mile for safety: end-user puts clothing to the test to protect employees.(Consolidated Edison tests safety equipment )
March 1, 2003... How far would your company go to ensure that its employees are using the optimum in safety products? Would it spend several years testing safety equipment? Consolidated Edison, in conjunction with the Utility Workers Union of America...

Protective Garments. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... SafeGard[R] 76 SMS Protective Garments from Lakeland Industries incorporate three layers of breathable material along with triple stitching with serged seams. The two outer layers consist of spunbonded filaments to withstand tearing and...

Encapsulated suit. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... The HAZARD-GARD[R] Encapsulated Suit from Kimberly-Clark provides full-body protection (with the exception of gloves) against hazardous liquids in supplied-air environments. A glove flap allows gloves to be worn over or under the garment. The...

Shirts & coverall. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... Bulwark's Cool Touch[R] shirts and coverall are lightweight and airy with all the protection of ComfortBlend[TM], a 65 percent NOMEX[R] / 35 percent Lenzing FR blended fabric and part of DuPont's Nomex ComfortWear collection. Cool Touch shirts...

Reflective rainwear. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... Tracer Class Ill Rainwear from LaCrosse-Rainfair combines 3M Scotchlite[R] reflective material with a unique application pattern for optimum visibility even at night. The protective outerwear is ideal for road construction, airport tarmacs,...

ARC Flash Protection. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... Chicago Protective Apparel offers an extensive line of arc flash protective clothing, with special attention on contractor clothing for both winter and summer workwear. The protective clothing line provides a choice of garment styles for each...

High-Visibility material. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... The NASCO ArcLite[TM] HiVis[TM] ProSeries[TM] is a fluorescent-background material with 3M Scotchlite[R] reflective trim. The protective raingear features a three-piece hood-in-collar, "Breathable by Design" Nomex[R] mesh ventilation system,...

FR Garments. (Product Update: Protective Clothing).
March 1, 2003... Carhartt offers its line of flame-resistant garments manufactured with INDURA[R] Ultra Soft[R] fabrics. The line includes outerwear -- coats, jackets, lined and unlined bib overalls -- featuring the traditional Carhartt Brown duck appearance...

Stamp of approval: what's behind that certification mark on your safety spectacles?
March 1, 2003... When you are issued a pair of safety spectacles or a welding helmet, have you ever noticed a certification label on the packaging and/or on the product itself and wondered what it really means? There are lots of expressions used to capture...

Wrap-Around protection. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... MSA's Aurora[TM] protective eyewear offers wrap-around protection as it combines safety with style. The glasses feature soft-tip straight-back temples with vertical ratchet adjustment and a new "easy-fit" adjustable nose bridge for improved...

Lightweight glasses. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... New Seneca[TM] spectacles from American Allsafe are extremely lightweight and feature a hand-adjustable nosepiece that allows for individual fit and comfort. The sleek, comfortable metal frame eyewear is available in many lens options and a...

Premium eyewear. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... Crews'[R] new Medallion[R] Collection premium brand of protective eyewear features an Aspheric lens design, providing superior optics, unique designs and cutting-edge frame and lens options. The Triwear[R] and Triwear Metal[R] are two of the...

Contemporary styling. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... Featuring contemporary styling, Harley-Davidson[R] safety eyewear from Uvex includes the limited edition HD 100 Series, an aerodynamic design resembling sports glasses. The sleek, wrap-around frame comes in metallic silver and features a blue...

Spring-Hinged spectables. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... Bouton's 6600 Springer is one of three safety spectacles in the company's Shark Hunter Series. The contemporary eyewear features a unique spring-hinge hidden in the temple that provides added comfort and safety due to the snug fit it provides....

Wrap-Around frame. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... Impact Products offers the new Proguard Cerberus II protective eyewear. This ultra-lightweight wrap-around frame is designed for comfort and balance, featuring a soft PVC insert on the nose bridge and temples for added comfort and protection....

Lens treatments. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... Essilor's TD2[R] scratch-resistance and Cirzal[R] anti-reflective lenses carry a full replacement warranty, even in industrial environments. With TD2 treatment, polycarbonate and standard plastic lenses become glass-like in resisting scratches...

Fashionable collection. (Product Update: Eye Protection).
March 1, 2003... AOSafety[R]'s 2003 X-FACTOR[TM] Safety Sunwear Collection offers users five new styles that combine fashion and eye protection. Featuring trendy unisex styles that are comfortable and lightweight, the OSHA-compliant eyewear incorporates tinted...

Pushing the right buttons: keys to putting a workplace AED program in place.(Automated External Defibrillator)
March 1, 2003... It can strike without warning. There is no way to predict who will be affected next. It can happen regardless of how strong your safety program is. And when it does happen, it is almost always fatal. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes...

How to answer tough safety questions.
March 1, 2003... How do you handle managers who are reluctant to take time for safety, or who don't understand its value to their organization? Management often resists safety program expenditures due to a lack of understanding and communication regarding...

Retractable cutter. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... OLFA's new UTC-1 Auto-Lock Retractable Utility Knife features a dual-edge and is designed for quick and easy blade replacement with no tools required. The utility knife incorporates a HandSaver[R] Cushion Grip Handle and a five-position...

Confined space equipment. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Allegro Industries offers a complete line of work equipment for use in confined spaces, including a variety of work tents. The Deluxe Work Tent features quick set-up with pop-up framing and an attached roll-up flap for compact storage. The...

Oxygen sensor. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... The DragerSensor XS-2 O2 is an electrochemical sensor ideal for measuring oxygen in chemical, petrochemical, utilities and confined space entry applications. Featuring a two-year warranty, the new sensor has a measuring range of 0-25% by Vol....

Mobile access platform. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Constructed of heavy-duty aircraft aluminum, FLS's portable ladder access system is lightweight and mobile, featuring urethane wheels to allow the ladder to be positioned by only one person. A hand-operated winch enables the unit to be easily...

Safety reels. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Coxreels' Safety Series Reels now feature the EZ-COIL, which eliminates the high-speed recoil and backlash of conventional spring-driven reels. The patent-pending rotary-dampening system is an affordable way to improve safety and efficiency in...

Cigarette butt receptacle. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... The Smokers Cease-Fire[R] cigarette butt receptacle from Justrite is the ideal solution to unsightly cigarette trash. Constructed of flame-retardant polyethylene and a galvanized inner pail for easy cleaning, the unit limits the flow of oxygen...

Emergency oxygen. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... LIFE[R] OxygenPac provides lifesaving oxygen until medical help arrives. The easy-to-use, portable unit serves as an inhalator for a breathing victim and a CPR resuscitator adjunct for a non-breathing victim. Low-cost refillable...

Coated gloves. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Contego's premium lightweight nitrile-coated LR3006 glove is ideal for grip, puncture, abrasion and chemical resistance. Seamless 100-percent textured nylon has knit cuff. The LC2000 rubber-coated general-purpose glove is slip-resistant and...

Loose-Fitting Facepieces. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Bullard's new 20LFL and 20LFM Loose Fitting Facepieces protect against a wide range of respiratory hazards. The patent-pending facepieces are NIOSH-approved for use as either a CC20 Series SAR or a PA20 Series PAPR. Features include a Soft...

Sales Growth Alliance Inc. (Businesses).(is launched )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Sales Growth Alliance, Inc. has been launched as a sales outsourcing and product consulting firm in the safety industry. Roger Gehring will serve as president and CEO, and Rao Emany is vice president of safety technology. The Pennsylvania-based...

Pelican Products, Inc. (Businesses).(customer contest )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pelican Products, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial strength flashlights and protector cases, has announced the Pelican Tough Contest, in which customers can share testimonials about Pelican's products. The contest runs through June 30. Visit...

RAE Systems, Inc. (Businesses).(sells MultiRAE Plus portable gas monitors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... RAE Systems, Inc. has announced that New York State purchased 150 MultiRAE Plus portable gas monitors for use by state and county homeland security task force teams.

Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health. (Businesses).(renamed Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health has been renamed the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. The renaming coincides with the physical expansion of the Research Institute from 42,570 sq. ft. to 93,800 sq. ft. The...

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. (Businesses).(now holds private status )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., an environmental consulting and remediation firm, has completed its transition from public ownership, returning to a privately held status under the majority ownership and control of its founder,...

Industrial Scientific Corp. (Businesses).(iTX Multi-Gas Monitor )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Industrial Scientific Corp.'s iTX Multi-Gas Monitor has been approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as a permissible multi-gas monitor and carries the approval number 8C-78-0. The iTX monitors up to six gases...

Quest Technologies, Inc. (Businesses).(receives registration from National Quality Assurance)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Quest Technologies, Inc. has received ISO 9001:2000 registration from National Quality Assurance, USA, an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems against requirements of national and international standards for...

Accuform Signs. (Businesses).(adds location )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Accuform Signs has begun operations at its new Brooksville, Fla., location. The move more than doubles Accuform's manufacturing space. The company will maintain its West Coast facility in Vacaville, Calif.

DBI/SALA. (Moves).(appoints Pat Velasco)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pat Velasco has been appointed the new president of DBI/SALA. He comes to the company with extensive experience in sales, marketing and general management at companies such as Imation, Ecolab and Rubbermaid.

Prinzing Enterprises, Inc. (Moves).(appoints John Gingrass and Joy Schwarting )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... John Gingrass has been named national sales manager of Prinzing Enterprises, Inc., a manufacturer of lockout-tagout kits and boards, right-to-know displays/MSDS binders, dispensers for PPE and safety posters, signs and tags. The company has...

Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Moves).(appoints Ronald N. Herring Jr.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Ronald N. Herring, Jr., has been appointed general manager of Mine Safety Appliances Co.'s Safety Products Division. Additionally, Mark Dilliplaine has been promoted to director of marketing, sales and business development of MSA's Instrument...

Education. (Industry Briefs).(Vantage Training Technologies Inc. and StaffingTools.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Vantage Training Technologies, Inc. and StaffingTools.com have launched their new Vantage Online University OSHA training library. The OSHA library, delivered by StaffingTools.com, consists of 25 OSHA training titles addressing liability and...

Hunker down: hanging in there for safety's sake. (Your Turn).
March 1, 2003... Dear Buddy, We've been friends for what, 20 years now? It really is nice to have a good friend who is not in my field and who I can call or write to when I need some help. And this is one of those times. Just last year, the plant manager...

Events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... may American Occupational Health Conference, May 2-9, Atlanta, GA, ACOEM, (847) 818-1800, www.acoem.org, or AAOHN, (770) 455-7757, www.aaohn.org American industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo, May 10-15, Dallas, TX, AIHA, (703)...