Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from October 2007

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from October 2007

Battling boomeritis: turn age to your safety program's advantage.
October 1, 2007... Usually when Doug (we'll use his first name only) comes home from work he draws a hot bath and soaks for 20 minutes. Work for Doug, 49, is delivering assorted breads and cakes to supermarkets and convenience stores, something he's been doing...

The blame game: do you really want to go there?(comments)(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... The email from one of our readers was reacting to a piece I recently wrote about OSHA chief Ed Foulke stirring up the media and unions with his slide show, "Adults do the darnedest things." OSHA's boss, with his informal and friendly style,...

Drop in California payments lowers U.S. workers' comp costs.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... U.S. workers' compensation payments for medical care and cash benefits for workers disabled by workplace injuries or diseases declined in 2005, according to a report from the Washington-based National Academy of Social Insurance. The...

Study: higher injury rates for female and nonwhite hotel workers.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new study released in August at PREMUS--the Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, held in Boston, highlights the differences in injury rates by gender,...

Shiftwork report: injury rates likely to be higher at night.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a recent report that examines the risks of shiftwork it was noted that, while dependent on the industry, accident and injury rates are likely to be higher at night than during the day. In Circadian...

China's safety woes continue as deaths mount.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... The 172 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in eastern China Aug. 18 were pronounced dead three weeks later as officials cited bad management as a main cause of the tragedy, state press said. Heavy rains caused a nearby river to burst its...

New study confirms high asthma rate for 9/11 workers.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... A new survey of Sept. 11, 2001-related illnesses has found a sharp increase in asthma--12 times higher than normal--among those who worked on the toxic debris piles of ground zero, the Associated Press reports. The study, released Aug. 27...

Survey: workplace bullying affects half of working Americans.(news SCAN)
October 1, 2007... Half of working Americans (49 percent) have suffered or witnessed workplace bullying--including verbal abuse, job sabotage, abuse of authority or destruction of workplace relationships, according to a new Workplace Bullying Institute/Zogby...

OSHA to hold public hearing on PPE plan.(rules & REGS)
October 1, 2007... OSHA will hold an informal public hearing Dec. 4 regarding the agency's plan to update its personal protective equipment (PPE) design standards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OSHA is proposing to revise the PPE sections of its general...

MSHA issues two new mine rescue rules.(rules & REGS)
October 1, 2007... Following the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah in August, in which six trapped miners could not be reached and three rescuers were killed, MSHA issued two new rules Sept. 6 affecting coal mine rescues. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Government urged to set tougher restrictions on diacetyl.(rules & REGS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Two senators, union leaders and researchers urged the federal government last month to set tougher restrictions on diacetyl, the chemical that gives microwave popcorn its buttery flavor, because of its linkage to bronciolitis obliterans, a...

AIHA responds to asbestos ban bill.(rules & REGS)
October 1, 2007... The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) sent a letter last month to Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) in response to S. 742, the "Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007," a bill that would prohibit the importing, manufacturing, processing or...

OSHA wants input on emergency response standard.(rules & REGS)
October 1, 2007... OSHA is seeking input from the public to determine what action, if any, the agency should take to further address emergency response and preparedness. A Request for Information was published in the Sept. 11 Federal Register. OSHA is accepting...

New draft ergo guidelines target shipyard industry.(rules & REGS)
October 1, 2007... New ergonomics guidelines from OSHA are intended to help employers and employees in the shipyard industry prevent musculoskeletal injuries. The public has until Nov. 13 to submit comments on the draft guidelines, titled Ergonomics for the...

Koch Foods.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)
October 1, 2007... Koch Foods, Cumming, Ga. Proposed penalties: $253,500 (issued 8/17/07) Poultry processor, inspected as part of OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program, was cited for 34 safety and health violations. Eleven repeat violations included...

American Airlines.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)
October 1, 2007... American Airlines, Dallas, Texas Proposed penalties: $227,500 (issued 8/27/07) A second inspection of the airline's facilities at O'Hare International Airport--one month after OSHA announced multiple safety violations from a previous...

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)
October 1, 2007... Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Carrollton, Mo. Proposed penalties: $189,000 (issued 8/15/07) Grain storage facility was charged with four willful violations following the death of two employees who were engulfed by grain while...

International Thermal Systems LLC.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... International Thermal Systems LLC, Milwaukee, Wisc. Proposed penalties: $187,150 (issued 9/4/07) OSHA charged oven manufacturer with two willful violations for failing to provide adequate fall protection and to evaluate confined space...

Shane Felter Industries Inc.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Shane Felter Industries Inc., Uniontown, Pa. Proposed penalties: $166,400 (issued 8/13/07) OSHA issued one willful citation to the company, which fabricates and paints steel beams used in bridge and road construction, for failure to...

Midwest Farm Service Inc.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Midwest Farm Service Inc., Scottsbluff, Neb. Proposed penalties: $155,000 (issued 9/6/07) Company cited following a fatal trench cave-in at worksite in Scottsbluff. OSHA inspection followed a March 7 accident that killed a 25-year-old...

San Antonio Lath & Plaster.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)
October 1, 2007... San Antonio Lath & Plaster, Houston, Texas Proposed penalties: $141,600 (issued 8/13/07) Sugar Land, Texas, construction site received nine safety citations after investigators observed employees working without appropriate fall...

Boston Felt Co. Inc.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Boston Felt Co. Inc., Rochester, N.H. Proposed penalties: $134,900 (issued 8/20/07) Felt products manufacturer was issued one willful citation for failing to protect employees from high noise levels. Forty-seven serious violations...

Savannah Luggage Works.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)
October 1, 2007... Savannah Luggage Works, Vidalia, Ga. Proposed penalties: $76,500 (issued 9/5/07) OSHA issued product manufacturer one willful citation for failing to provide machine guards to protect employees and four serious citations for other...

Glasswall LLC.(OSHA Penalty Box: a summary of recent fines/citations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Glasswall LLC, Miami, Fla. Proposed penalties: $67,000 (issued 9/4/07) Aluminum window manufacturing plant inspected in March as part of OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program was cited for 26 serious safety violations. Alleged...

Why do people act that way? Internal vs. external motivations.(PSYCHOLOGY of safety)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Behavior is motivated by its consequences, but we all interpret consequences differently. A consequence that motivates some of us to change behavior might not even be noticed by others. Last month I introduced a...

The Faroes Statement: how should EHS pros respond?(MANAGING BEST practices)
October 1, 2007... A group of some 200 international scientists in environmental health, chemistry, biology, epidemiology, and pediatrics came together in May 2007 to issue the "Faroes Statement," (http://www. pptox.dk/Consensus/tabid/72/Default.aspx) a warning...

OK, so you're a technical whiz: but do you fit the culture you're in?(POSITIVE SAFETY cultures)
October 1, 2007... Once upon a time, many, many moons ago I went to college. After four interesting years, I went to graduate school. Especially in grad school and the higher-level undergrad classes, I discovered a high value was placed on so-called critical...

Traps, pitfalls and landmines: 11 tips for limiting your liabilities.(Leadership)
October 1, 2007... When I was a kid, my mother sent me out the door to play with the admonition to stay out of trouble. Today, in a workplace filled with traps, pitfalls and legal landmines, that advice still holds. The situation is not dire, of course. Much of...

1 Safety glasses.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 267 MCR Safety's "Law" dielectric protective glasses feature an integrated lens and frame design for an excellent orbital seal and a high level of side impact protection. The fashionable, wrap-around...

2 Arc Flash Harness.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 264 DBI-SALA's ExoFit[TM] XP Arc Flash Harness with Velcro is designed for use by the utility industry in high-voltage environments. Easy-to-don Velcro chest strap gives the user a vest-style harness with...

3 Sign printing.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 263 The new Brady IP[TM] Series Printer System is a thermal transfer industrial printer that utilizes smart-cell technology, allowing the printer, material, ribbon and software to communicate together....

4 Head & face protection.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 265 Elvex has designed three different versions of its visor bracket to provide excellent fit with most hard hats, including those with short brims and sloping brims. Three different "blades" help provide...

5 Wireless alarms.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 266 Wireless alarms from Encon easily mount to emergency equipment fixtures, offering wireless sensing and both wired and wireless communications. Rugged alarms detect vibration, temperature, pressure,...

6 Reusable earplugs.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 268 Rockets[R] reusable earplugs now offer an NRR 27 due to the reformulating of materials with a new sound-dampening additive. Easy-grip handle allows for easy insertion, while the air bubble in the tip...

7 Hard hat.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 269 Featuring reversible ratchet headband, the patented SWINGSTRAP[TM] SUPEREIGHT[R] cap by Fibre-Metal is ideal for mounting face or welding protection. Simply swing the hard hat forward to wear rear...

8 Multi-gas detector.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 271 The QRAE II is a full-featured, compact, one- to four-sensor gas detector for detection of combustibles, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide. Key features include easy-to-change, externally...

9 Palm coated glove.(PRODUCT UPDATE: NSC PREVIEW: National Safety Congress & Expo, November 15-17, Chicago, IL)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 270 Featuring ergonomic design and flexible coatings, ATLAS[R] Palm Coated work gloves from Showa provide excellent comfort and versatility. A curved shape, combined with quality coatings, reduces hand...

Improve PPE training using a mental models approach to risk communication.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANSI/AIHA Z10-2005 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems highlights the recommended hierarchy of controls to eliminate, reduce or control risks of different hazards. In order of effectiveness, the...

Best practices in hearing conservation: what to do when two programs merge.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace today, as competitors come together to expand their reach globally or complete a product portfolio. Pending regulatory or internal approvals, these new companies face several...

Buying an SCBA: key questions you should ask yourself first.(self-contained breathing apparatus )
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're shopping for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the copious criteria that go into choosing the right one for your specific needs. To start, there are...

Gas monitor maintenance: how often should you test and calibrate your instrument?(INSTRUMENTS)
October 1, 2007... Workers using gas monitors must have confidence in their performance. A functional test prior to each day's use is considered the safest and most effective way to validate a gas monitor. But questions surrounding bump testing abound. How often...

Be prepared for bioterrorism: quick detection, accurate information are keys to effective response.(INSTRUMENTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Domestic awareness of biological terrorism has increased significantly since late 2001. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has classified and prioritized bioterrorism agents into Categories A, B and C. The...

Training in teams: playing games can help prevent the "training trance".(TRAINING)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Using teams in safety training classes is a great way to increase training effectiveness and retention. Research has shown that we often learn best when we learn from peers, and teams can help to facilitate this...

Warning signals: in-pavement lights can help put a stop to vehicle-related accidents.(facility safety)
October 1, 2007... Warehouses and loading bays are busy places, with forklift drivers and trucks constantly coming and going. Within the worksite, people move amongst the fray, going from one building to another. To help increase safety, warning light systems can...

Investing in performance management: software systems help organize data and benchmark safety goals.(software)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As safety managers develop their organization's safety initiatives, their aim is to identify methods for eliminating hazards by involving employees in reporting safety incidents and creating training programs that...

1 Chemical control.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 251 In addition to MSDS and chemical inventory management tools, MSDSpro WORKflo helps define the chemical authorization workflow. WORKflo includes: authorization for employees/departments using...

2 MSDS management.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 250 MSDSonline offers a full suite of MSDS management products and services to help users access, manage and deploy a compliant material safety data sheet library. Solutions range from simple access to a...

3 MSDS automation.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 255 Dolphin Software's Comply Plus platform integrates MSDS automation, regulatory compliance, hazard communication, environmental reporting, inventory management and total chemical management in one...

4 Vendor MSDS management.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 256 SiteHawk[R] Vendor MSDS Management (VMM) centralizes user's entire MSDS inventory and provides direct access to MSDSs as well as chemical and safety information in accordance with global safety...

5 MSDS manager suite.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 253 Occupational Health Manager[R], a comprehensive EHS tracking software package, includes MSDS Manager[TM] suite. Among the features of MSDS Manager are: online MSDS; import/export features; inventory...

6 MSDS software.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 254 Essential MSDS Manager[TM] from ESS automates the MSDS process, ensuring that all documents are accurate and up to date. Utilizing the intranet or Internet to bring MSDS management to the desktop, the...

7 Online MSDS management.(PRODUCT UPDATE: MSDS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 252 3E Company has enhanced its 3E Online-MSDS Management Solution to include a global MSDS management service that provides multiple-language MSDSs and a multilingual user interface. Other features...

1 Mobile audits.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 260 Aon Safetylogic's Online Safety Management customizable suite of Web-based risk control tools includes Mobile Audits/Self Assessments (PDA Compatible). Mobile PC systems allow audits and...

2 Observation data management.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 257 ProAct from NuDatum Software is designed for the collection and analysis of behavioral observation data. Featuring ease of use and flexibility, new ProAct 2.6 provides useful tools to manage a...

3 Safety inspection.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 258 ZeraWare safety management software includes the ZeraWare Safety Inspection module, which provides a computer-based method of creating custom-tailored safety inspections. The inspection format...

4 Safety analysis.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 259 DBO2 SafetyNet is a software-based service that simplifies the collection, analysis and distribution of worksite safety information. Easy-to-understand reports allow management to evaluate leading risk...

5 EHS auditing.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 261 Q5AIMS offers software solutions for EHS and quality assurance auditing; maintenance and security inspections; risk management assessments; follow-up tracking; behavior-based safety observations; and...

6 Risk management software.(PRODUCT UPDATE: Safety AUDITING.)
October 1, 2007... no photo CIRCLE 262 PureSafety's Prognos[TM] software helps companies streamline tracking of employee health and safety, workers' compensation, medical claims, FMLA case management, and integrated disability management programs. The...

Keeping an eye on noise exposure: personal noise dosimeters make monitoring easy.(INSTRUMENTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Excessive noise exposure is a major source of workplace injuries in many industrialized countries. Noise is such a pervasive hazard that many of us become "used to" high levels, and we forget they can potentially...

What makes a chemical hazardous? Your HAZCOM plan should ensure employees understand the dangers.(training STRATEGIES)
October 1, 2007... Silica dust claimed the lives of 764 workers who were part of a force of 5,000 who worked on the Hawk's Nest Tunnel in West Virginia in 1930 and 1931. Until this time, the hazards of silica dust were not well known. This and similar...

Chemical safety: preparing for a globally harmonized system.(training STRATEGIES)
October 1, 2007... Our world today is filled with products based on the chemical industry. Look around and you'll find everything from floor laminates to toys, computer screens to poly grocery bags, all manufactured from chemicals. Chemicals can contribute to...

Industrial hygiene 101: protecting health & reputations.(careers)
October 1, 2007... As an industrial hygienist you are a professional working on behalf of your company or your client for the protection of the workforce. You may have to be the consultant for your company to help resolve any issues you find. Keep in mind IH and...

Reach comes of age--are you ready? Recent EHS developments in Europe.(ISHN Global Watch)(Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals regulation )
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the most significant changes to European EHS legislation has recently occurred with REACH, the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals regulation that came into force June 1, 2007. Being a...

Resume reality check: 7 tips for avoiding the trash bin.(careers)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You know how to write a standard resume for a job, I'm sure of that. You list all your prior positions, titles and duties, put in some dates, your education and some small stuff about your hobbies and church, attach...

The two faces of Cal/OSHA: "98-pound weakling" or "heavyweight champ"?(In the NEWS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health--Cal/OSHA--leads a schizophrenic existence. On one hand, the agency is considered by many to be the "premier state plan" among the 21 states with state...

Family lessons in "talking safety".(Leadership)
October 1, 2007... Let me give you some background information about myself and where I work. I am a third generation miner with 35 years of experience; the last two years I have held a position as a safety coordinator with my work group. At our mine site we...

Create a culture of accountability: policies & procedures limit your safety performance.(CULTURE)
October 1, 2007... Face it. Your policies and a check-in-the-box compliance mentality aren't helping to drive safety performance results. You might have plenty of foremen and all the correct components and processes in place, but the health of your culture--how...

Safety lessons from McDonald's: where's the beef?(CULTURE)
October 1, 2007... When Ray Kroc stopped selling Dixie cups at the age of 52 and opened the first McDonald's hamburger joint in Des Plaines, Illinois, he realized something that few others knew then or even grasp now. His secret: the burger doesn't make the...

Character-building in safety: stop "unsafe momentum" before it starts.(Leadership)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Every wrong choice is preceded by a series of unwise choices." --Andy Stanley, from his book, "The Best Question Ever" You can measure safety character by observing how people make decisions. Every decision...

Preparing for VPP: 6 strategies for getting OSHA's approval.(In the NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Considering and completing the application process to the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program can be daunting. The application itself can seem lengthy and confusing, not to mention the big change in mindset required: Many safety professionals...

Transform your EHS program in '08: leverage the online resources at www.ishn.com.
October 1, 2007... As an EHS professional, you're overwhelmed with rules and regs information, bulletins, alerts, training options. Every day your email inbox is stuffed with offers. As a customer-focused media company, BNP Media and ISHN are committed...

Safety signs & tags.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 272 In-Mold technology safety signs and tags from Lomont IMT feature graphics that are permanently embedded/fussed to the substrate, abrasion- and chemical-resistant, and waterproof. Employing a...

N95 particulate respirators.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 273 AOSafety[R]'s newest Pleats Plus N95 Particulate Respirators now feature even lower resistance filter material making them longer lasting, more comfortable and better fitting. The pleated design...

Metal detectable glove.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 274 Ideal for safe food and pharmaceutical handling, CK Safety's Detectaglove is a 5-mil powder-free metal-detectable vinyl glove that ensures operator comfort and safety. FDA-compliant, the glove's metal...

Hazard recognition training.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 275 Coastal's new safety orientation training program The Newcomers is designed for new and veteran employees. Available in DVD and video, the hazard recognition training program focuses on five new...

Eye/face wash.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 278 Haws' Model 7000BT wall-mounted eye/face wash features the Omni-Flo wrap-around spray head with integral dust cover and a green ABS plastic receptor with a stainless steel wall bracket. 7000BT is...

Training software.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... Circle 276 No Photo New DuPont DataPro[TM] is a Web-based tool designed to help optimize the value of DuPont safety training products and services. Built on a new software platform replacing the previous DataPro, the program makes it easy...

Protective goggles.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 277 Gateway Safety's new Wheelz[TM] protective goggles combine style with comfort while providing maximum protection against dirt and debris. Compact, lightweight frame made of soft, flexible material...

Safety lighting.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 285 Spot Devices' new Road Spot RS310 in-pavement lights emit bright flashing warnings visible from hundreds of feet away, yet are completely flush to the pavement for snowplow and forklift tolerance....

"Bump" test feature.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 280 Industrial Scientific offers a new "bump" test feature for its GasBadge[R] line of personal and dockable single-gas monitors. The new capability facilitates more frequent bump tests and allows...

Anti-vibration glove.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IMPACTO Anti-Vibration Air Glove[TM] Fitter's Style. Impacto's Patented Air Glove[TM] technology uses individual air chambers to protect the worker from Hand-Arm Vibration. Available in 15 different styles, the Air...

Metatarsal protection.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IMPACTO METGUARD. The New Impacto METGUARD protects the metatarsal area by deflecting and dispersing impact from falling loads. The METGUARD is constructed using lightweight, durable, polycarbonate and attaches to...

Stylish eyewear.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... Circle 281 No Photo Smith & Wesson Elite eyewear from Jackson Safety sports a lightweight "retro-style" design, providing workers fashionable eye protection. Wide temple design gives structural integrity and stability. Dual polycarbonate...

Chemical-resistant gloves.(NSC PREVIEW)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle 282 KLEENGUARD * G80 Chemical Resistant gloves from Kimberly-Clark provide chemical resistance while featuring an exclusive shape that is optimized for fit. Available in distinctive PURPLE NITRILE*...