Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from October 2005

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from October 2005

Keep your eyes on safety: new eyewear designs boost performance & acceptance.
October 1, 2005... We all know that eye protection can't help you if you don't wear it. And employees won't wear protection if they don't like the way it looks or feels. With this is mind, expect to see many changes in the development of eye protection over the...

Woulda, coulda, shoulda: Hurricane Katrina and the psychology of safety.(EDITORIAL comments)
October 1, 2005... They should have been here days ago. We've been sleeping on the ground like rats," complained a 46-year-old Hurricane Katrina refugee. "Bush should have returned to Washington at least a day sooner to head up rescue efforts," opined a Fox News...

New heat-stress regs: take effect in California.(rules & REGS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the emergency regulations for heat-related illness prevention submitted by the Cal/0SHA Standards Board on August 12. The emergency regulations became effective immediately in...

New transportation bill amends: hazmat law.(rules & REGS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Those who ship and transport hazardous materials will be affected by several new provisions of the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (H.R. 3), which was signed into law...

$4.7 million awarded to safety whistleblowers.(rules & REGS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... A jury awarded more than $4.7 million in damages in early September to 11 workers who say a contractor fired them for airing safety concerns about work at the Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state, reports the Associated Press. ...

McWane makes safety news again.(rules & REGS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Union Foundry Company, a subsidiary of McWane, Inc. located in Anniston, Ala., proudly announced employees surpassed one-million work hours with no lost time due to injury or illness this past June--shortly before court papers unsealed in a...

McDonald's, gas company fined: for gas leak that killed two.(rules & REGS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... A McDonald's franchise in Florida and a company that delivers carbon dioxide face more than $30,000 in federal fines in connection with a January gas leak that killed two men, according to the Orlando Sentinel. An OSHA investigation found...

BP scrambles to audit and upgrade safety performance.(news SCAN)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Petrochemical maker British Petroleum continues to react to a string of safety incidents, including the massive refinery explosion in March that killed 15 people and injured 170 others in Texas City, Texas. That chemical accident occurred...

EHS pros pitch in recovering from Katrina: Hurricane Katrina cleanup workers can obtain safety advice from OSHA.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2005... By the time you read this, New Orleans hopefully will have been pumped dry of the toxic stew caused by Hurricane Katrina flooding. But a colossal environmental mess remains in the Big Easy and devastated Gulf Coast regions of Mississippi and...

NIOSH research highlights hazards of volunteering.(news SCAN)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... In the United States, an estimated 59 million persons spend a median of 52 hours each year volunteering. Volunteers commonly perform activities such as coaching, campaigning, fundraising, delivering goods, and serving on boards or neighborhood...

On-the-job death count climbed in 2004.(news SCAN)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... 5,703 workers died from work-related injuries last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2004 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. This was an increase of two percent over 2003, and the rate also rose from 4.0 per...

Groovin' at work (safely).(POLICY)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... What are your safety policies for workers who want to plug into their own music on the job? "Employees are bringing their own music to work far more than in years past, simply because of the high-tech, portable players now available," says...

Six powerful perceptions: the "seeing" component of People-Based Safety[TM].(PSYCHOLOGY of safety)
October 1, 2005... Do you follow the Golden Rule? Do you "treat others as you want to be treated"? If so, that's good but not great. People-Based Safety (PBS) teaches the Platinum Rule--"Treat others as they want to be treated." We need to understand the...

Understanding nanotechnology: are you ready to separate fact from science fiction?(MANAGING BEST practices)
October 1, 2005... Can you explain nanotechnology? Most people can't. The United Kingdom's Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering conducted a public opinion survey in 2004 and found that fewer than two in ten people could explain what it meant. ...

Don't train employees in a silo: think "outside the classroom" for better results.(POSITIVE SAFETY cultures)
October 1, 2005... Do you ever wonder how worthwhile your organization's training, including safety training, really is, and what can be done to make it better? Here are eight keys to more efficient and productive training: 1 Don't get pre-occupied with...

Safety sunglasses.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 1 CIRCLE 250 AOSafety's GLAREX protective eyewear is a polarized safety sunglass that meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 standards. GLAREX employs vertically oriented polarizers in the lenses to block harmful reflective light. With a lightweight frame...

Sleek safety eyewear.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 2 CIRCLE 253 The ANSI Z87+ compliant N-Specs[R] Riptide[R] from Northern Safety provides sporty good looks along with superior protection. Riptide's cutting-edge style is aimed at increasing compliance. Lightweight nylon temples adjust for...

Tinted sideshields.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 3 CIRCLE 254 B-27+ Sun-Mate[R]/Sideshields (shown) from Safety Optical attenuate harmful UV rays up to 380 nanometers while enabling fashionable narrow frames to meet compliance issues. Sun-Mate[R] tint is exclusively for glare protection...

Fashionable eye protection.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 4 CIRCLE 257 StarLite SQUARED[TM] protective eyewear from Gateway offers economical, stylish eye safety, featuring square, hard-coated 100% polycarbonate lenses, small size and snug fit. Weighing less than one ounce the glasses incorporate...

Stylish eyewear.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 5 CIRCLE 256 The Pivot from Uvex[R] features a sporty look, including Hot Orange and new Blue Ice multi-layered mirror lens options. Pivot's two-tone frame with textured in-mold design comes in combinations of black/silver and blue/water....

Contoured eyewear.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 6 CIRCLE 252 MSA's Sedona meets the ANSI Z87.1-2003 eye protection standard while offering a stylish, contoured lens and temples that adjust both vertically and horizontally. The co-injected soft "non-slip" temple ends, padded and vented...

Eyewear cleaning.(eye protection)
October 1, 2005... 7 CIRCLE 251 Allegro offers a complete line of industrial workplace eyewear cleaning products called Allegro Optics. Included in the line are four different metal refillable cleaning stations, some of which have mirrors for ease of use;...

Emergency response protective clothing & ensembles: meeting new NFPA standards.(National Fire Protection Association)
October 1, 2005... Emergency responders now have the opportunity to purchase protective clothing and equipment manufactured to updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as manufacturers complete the testing and certification process. Per NFPA...

Chemical protection.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 1 CIRCLE 264 Dominator II protective apparel from MCR Safety is ideal for use at chemical plants, refineries and environmental cleanups. One-piece, zipper-front coverall with detachable hood and take-up snaps at wrists and ankles consists...

FR clothing Web site.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 2 CIRCLE 263 Carhartt's Industrial Sales Division has introduced a new informational flame-resistant (FR) clothing Web site, www.carharttFR.com. The site provides detailed FR product information including a color code guide classifying...

Three-season jacket.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 3 CIRCLE 260 Aramark's Men's Three-Season Jacket (Style 401) is designed for the workplace, featuring a wind- and water-resistant WearTex[TM]-coated 100% Taslan[R] nylon outershell and pill-resistant 16.5-oz. 100% polyester WearTec[TM]...

High-visibility material.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 4 CIRCLE 265 North-Brite employs the most recent prismatic technology, which performs at more than twice the ANSI standard. When measured on a "reflectometer," the high-visibility material reflects at 700 candlepower. Ideal for use on...

FR denim jacket.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 5 CIRCLE 262 Bulwark's Excel-FR[TM] 14-oz. Denim Jacket offers an arc rating of ATPV 16.0 calories/[cm.sup.2] while providing the comfort of 100% cotton. The flame-resistant jacket features a heavy duty NOMEX[R] taped brass zipper, fully...

Flame-resistant fabric.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 6 CIRCLE 261 Westex offers a new brochure titled "INDURA[R] Ultra Soft[R] Flame Resistant Fabrics; The NFPA 70E HRC 2 Daily Wear Solution!" The brochure provides information on how to analyze electric arc flash hazards and includes INDURA...

Turnout gear.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 7 CIRCLE 266 Securitex UltraMotion[TM] turnout gear offers firefighters and first responders exceptional mobility. The fire-protective suit features a tapered athletic design that incorporates sidewinder coat pockets and ergonomic arm,...

NFPA 70E garments.(protective clothing)
October 1, 2005... 8 CIRCLE 259 Workrite[R] offers flame-resistant workwear and specialty garments that meet or exceed all NFPA 70E Hazard/Risk Categories. NFPA 70E is designed to protect workers who work around devices capable of generating an arc flash....

"English-only" training: tips for overcoming employee language barriers.
October 1, 2005... Training employees is difficult enough when they are all native-born, English speakers. What happens when you need to provide English-only training to employees when English is their second or third language? Many trainers that I polled...

Trace a "training path" for haz chem compliANCE.
October 1, 2005... Bringing a hazardous substance into your facility triggers a host of training requirements. Identifying and complying with these requirements can be even trickier when the chemical is covered by training rules from multiple government agencies....

Ouch! Know the essentials of first-aid training.
October 1, 2005... While every employer must ensure that employees receive medical attention for workplace injuries, many common injuries don't require professional medical treatment. Instead, these injuries are often treated by fellow workers trained in...

Hazmat handling: if an incident occurs, will your employees be ready?
October 1, 2005... Knowing the potential dangers involved in the handling of hazardous materials in the workplace can make all the difference in maintaining a safe environment in life-threatening situations. Any spill or incendiary event that occurs can pose an...

Puncture-resistant glove: halts needlestick problems for waste management company.(CASE STUDY)
October 1, 2005... A 44-year-old trash collector was stuck in the leg with a needle that was in a bag of trash. A year later, he started having stomach pains. The doctors told him he had contracted Hepatitis C, most likely from the needlestick, and that they were...

Online safety management.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Safetylogic offers a comprehensive and customizable suite of Web-based risk control applications to help capture, track and record day-to-day risk control activities. Safetylogic's solutions help reduce costs associated with maintaining...

Internet-based training.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Health and safety training programs from ASHI are comprehensive, nationally accredited programs available anywhere in North America. A network of more than 35,000 professional instructors provide training through ASHI's Internet-based Global...

Leather palm glove.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Wells Lamont has added a leather palm to its MetalGuard glove for added protection. MetalGuard is comprised of Kevlar[R], Vectran[R], stainless steel and polyester for exceptional cut resistance. The leather palm adds puncture resistance and...

Safety eyewear.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... SAS Safety's new Diamondbacks[TM] safety eyewear offers anti-fog, scratch-resistant and ANSI Z87.1 2003 compliant high-impact polycarbonate lenses. The protective glasses feature a non-slip rubber nosepiece, non-slip temples and a wrap-around...

Noise dosimeters.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... New CEL-320IS and CEL-360IS personal noise dosimeters from Casella feature preprogrammed setups ready for the user to simply switch on and start recording without being concerned about choosing the right parameters. Pre-defined named setups...

Measure your performance: follow these tips to avoid "safety by prayer".
October 1, 2005... I'm sure you've read articles in the past promoting the value, the necessity, of measuring a site's safety performance. Without metrics, and I mean a mix of leading and trailing measures, you're left to managing safety blindly. What types...

EHS software.(environmental health and safety risk management software)
October 1, 2005... Q What is the next "hot" application in EHS software? A Two issues will dominate EHS software and services, namely rationalizing chemical compliance data against "shelved inventory" data and global regulatory compliance. First, true...

Solar eye protection.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Body Glove Safety glasses incorporate dual-lens, dual-purpose polycarbonate with traffic-signal safe infrared or polarized lenses that rate 96-98+ EPF on FUBI solar protection rating system (Frame style, UVMUVB, Blue light and Infrared...

Hard-hat ratcheting.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... The new P.R.P.L. (Pull, Ratchet, Push, Lock) or "Purple" hard-hat ratchet system from Degil allows easy one-handed size adjustment and fit. To adjust, pull sizing knob out of locked mode, ratchet or turn sizing knob to desired size and fit,...

Electrical measurement safety.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Fluke offers a new comprehensive, multi-part information program designed to reduce hazards for people measuring electrical energy, and to help reduce risk and liability for employers. The Fluke electrical measurement safety program includes a...

Free sampling badges.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Galson's new FreeSamplingBadges[TM] program offers clients free air sampling badges for passive air monitoring. Unlike traditional pumps, sampling badges have no batteries, tubes or noise, require no training, and are virtually weightless. OSHA...

Gas sampling pump safety.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Nextteq's patented Thermal Ring improves gas sampling pump safety while enabling on-the-spot measurement of ambient temperature. The paper-thin Thermal Ring. encircles the base of the sampling pump and accurately displays ambient temperature at...

PIDS for field use.(product NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Three new low-cost PhoCheck+ PIDs from Ion Science are ideal for detecting volatile organic compounds and other toxic gases in the field. Along with the PhoCheck 1000 and PhoCheck 1000EX, the PhoCheck+ 2000EX is fully upgradeable with features...

Occupational Health Dynamics (OHD).(BUSINESSES)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Occupational Health Dynamics (OHD) has announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Domestic Preparedness Mobile Training Unit has selected the OHD FitTester 3000 as the instrument to use for training respirator fit testing...

Ergomat.(BUSINESSES)
October 1, 2005... Ergomat, a premier supplier of innovative ergonomic and safety solutions for the workplace, has unveiled its new Web site at www.ergomat.com. The Web site offers detailed information on the company's matting, seating, table and Durastripe...

Allied Electronics has partnered with Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI), a leading North American provider of automation safeguarding products, to distribute its safety products throughout North America.(BUSINESSES)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Allied Electronics has partnered with Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI), a leading North American provider of automation safeguarding products, to distribute its safety products throughout North America. Allied will distribute STI machine...

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group has launched a new Web site, www.hearingportal.com.(BUSINESSES)
October 1, 2005... The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group has launched a new Web site, www.hearingportal.com, combining the informational assets of both Howard Leight and Bilsom brands.

Wells Lamont Corp.(BUSINESSES)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Wells Lamont Corp. will implement the final phase of a five-year, $24 million capital investment program that has enhanced Wells Lamont operations in North America, Europe and the Far East. Wells Lamont has also begun the process of identifying...

Pelican[TM] Products, Inc.(MOVES)
October 1, 2005... Pelican[TM] Products, Inc. has promoted John Padian to chief operating officer (COO). Padian, formerly vice president of sales, will be responsible for the Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing divisions of the company. Rick Kern, who currently...

Sempermed USA, Inc.(MOVES)
October 1, 2005... Sempermed USA, Inc. has appointed R. Scott Adams as director of sales--Occupational Health Division. Adams will have lull responsibility for business development, sales team management and building company market share with the division.

MAPA AdvanTech.(AWARDS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MAPA AdvanTech in Columbia, TN & Perak, Malaysia was presented a "Thank You" award from NASA and ATK Thiokol for "Commitment to quality, safe and reliable cleanroom products." MAPA AdvanTech supplies ATK Thiokol with TRIonic E-194 gloves (ISO...

Events.(industry BRIEFS)(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... october Behavioral Safety NOW, Oct. 4-6, Jacksonville, FL, BSN, (281) 593-1987, www.behavioralsafetynow.com Security Solutions 2005, Oct. 19, Elk Grove Village, IL, Illinois North Shore Chapter of ASIS International,...

Concepts critical to safety: competence, consequences & continuous improvement.(petersen's page)(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... As I've stated before, culture is built first of all through a management system that holds people accountable for their daily proactive performance. This kind of accountability builds culture, which begets behaviors resulting in...