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BP to Give $10M to Study Oil Spill-Related Health Issues (BP) - Comtex Smartrend


BP to Give $10M to Study Oil Spill-Related Health Issues (BP)
Comtex Smartrend
"BP, in collaboration with the Unified Command, provided task specific training, supplied personal protective equipment and conducted extensive ...

OSHA law and the rights and powers of inspectors - Breaking News


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OSHA law and the rights and powers of inspectors
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They will have their basic personal protective equipment (ppe) however, in special cases the employer will be required to provide extra personal protective ...
OSHA Proposes Fines for VVP Group Over Safety Violations

Germicides for Pathogen Eradication - Infection Control Today


Germicides for Pathogen Eradication
Infection Control Today
Q: What are the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)-related considerations to keep in mind when handling germicides? A: For sodium hypochlorite ...

Traders Ride the Bull in Mine Safety Appliances as Call Volume Surges (MSA) - Comtex Smartrend


Traders Ride the Bull in Mine Safety Appliances as Call Volume Surges (MSA)
Comtex Smartrend
The Company's products include respiratory protective equipment and instruments that monitor and analyze workplace environments and control industrial ...

Fighting for all workers - Daily Kos (blog)


Fighting for all workers
Daily Kos (blog)
In 2008 the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers sued to get employers to provide personal protective equipment. Now, workers in hazardous ...

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This site is sponsored and maintained by Ansell Healthcare. Headquartered in Red Bank, New Jersey, Ansell provides occupational health and safety professionals with hand protection products and services across a wide range of industries, including chemical manufacturing and refining, automotive, food processing, general industrial, pharmaceutical, paper, white goods, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and primary metals. For more information about Ansell and our products and services, visit www.ansellpro.com, follow us on Twitter as @AnsellSafety or @AnsellConstruct, and become a fan on Facebook at Ansell Safety or Ansell Construction.

 

About The Community

Welcome to the first online community created exclusively for the workplace safety industry. This is a social networking site designed just for you – safety managers, foremen, safety engineers, factory and construction workers, and anyone for whom workplace safety is a profession or passion.

Ansell created this social network so you can connect with other minds in your industry to share ideas and catch up on the latest safety news. There’s so much to do: create a profile, find and add friends, share news posts and videos, create a blog and much more. Get started now!

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Safetyguy08

OSHA crack down

OSHA seems to be handing out a record number of fines. A quick look at the "Latest News" section of their website (http://osha.gov/) produces the following headlines:


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Posted by Safetyguy08 on September 8, 2010 at 10:10am

Safetyguy08

My company is drug-free!

<p>I saw a bumper sticker the other day that read as follows: "My company is drug-free… unfortunately they have no policy against idiocy!"
</p><p>If, however, your company is not drug-free, meaning that, as is the case with most small businesses, they have to programs or policies in place then you probably need to have a look at the OSHA website.
</p><p>On their <a href="http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/substanceabuse/index.html" target="_blank">substance abus… Continue

Posted by Safetyguy08 on September 7, 2010 at 10:58am

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What’s the difference between reflective and retroreflective

Not all Hi-Vis tape is created equal. It's one of the main reasons why there is often such a price discrepancy between the vests that sales reps show you.


So what's the difference between reflective tape and retroreflective tape?


Let's let Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters explain it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5BRdtCK1xc&feature=player_embedded

Posted by Safetyguy08 on September 3, 2010 at 10:46am

Safetyguy08

Propane Torch Safety

Propane torches can generate temperatures in excess of 2,000 degree Fahrenheit. It only stands to reason therefore that extreme caution must be taken when they are being used. A few simple safety rules will ensure that accidents and injuries are avoided.



  • Always inspect all the hoses, the fittings, the valves and all the connections before lighting the propane torch.

  • Never, under any conditions, should you leave the torch unattended.

  • Always make sure that the tor

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on September 2, 2010 at 10:32am

Safetyguy08

OSHA Adopting the ANSI 3600 lb Gate Standard

Got this information from Jasson Farrier VP of Sales at Guardian Fall Protection last week through an email and thought that it might be something my readers would benefit from.


The ANSI 2007 Z359 has been the biggest topic in fall protection for a while now. What I would like to focus on today is the new 3,600 lb gate rule on all connectors used in fall protection. The gate (or closing part) of the connector previously had a standard l

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on September 1, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Safetyguy08

Drunk Driving Labor Day Weekend Crackdown

Labor day weekend… we look forward to a long weekend, time off work, weather permitting a BBQ and a party. Sales and consumption of alcohol increases and, unfortunately, so does the number of impaired drivers on the road.


The Department of Transportation wants another number to increase as well, namely the number of arrests for drunk driving. In order to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road this coming weekend, they have kicked off their annual "Over the Limit, Under Arres

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on August 31, 2010 at 9:47am

Ian Garrett

Latest BLS Report: Decrease in Workplace Fatalities for 2009


In an August 2

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Posted by Ian Garrett on August 30, 2010 at 12:30pm

Sal Campos

Upcoming Live Webcast on Dust Control

Here's an educational opportunity if you are faced with buying a dust collector or fume collection equipment for your factory. In this live webcast, on online panel of three experts will look at various issues and developments related to dust and dust collection systems.

Cartridge dust collection systems can meet… Continue

Posted by Sal Campos on August 30, 2010 at 8:30am

Safetyguy08

DIY Safety Tips from the Home Safety Council

I get a lot of different email newsletters from different safety-related sites and agencies. I got one this morning from the Home Safety Council on Do-It-Yourself Safety Tips that I thought I would share with you.


Do-It-Yourself Safety Tips


Taking on home improvement projects can be fun and save you money, but do them safely. The State of Home Safety in Amer

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on August 27, 2010 at 9:51am

Safetyguy08

Stormwater Management (Part 3)

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures


In our look at stormwater management part 3 we need to have a look at a rule that went into effect back in 1974 and amended in 2002 under the auspice of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act entitled the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC). It was designed to help make sure that oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other oil-based or chemicals and other solvents did not leech into the waterways.


The basics of

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on August 26, 2010 at 10:00am

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Mary Leah Clark

marking aisles.....paint or tape?

Which is better to mark the concrete floors.....paint or tape? Which stays on better? thanks  

Started by Mary Leah Clark 14 hours ago.

J.W.

Fire Drills 4 Replies

I want to know what criteria people use to determine if a fire drill was a success. Do you use a checklist? Thank you

Started by J.W.. Last reply by Jason Burzynski Sep 3.

Mary Leah Clark

red exit lights vs green exit lights

I am wanting to know  if I should I buy red exit signs or green exit signs? Does OSHA care? Is there one that is more accepted in the mechanic industry? Thanks Mary  

Tagged: green, vs, lights, exit, red

Started by Mary Leah Clark Sep 2.

Donna

Flat Panel Monitors? 2 Replies

How many of you have flat panel monitors in your facilities? I don't mean computer monitors, I mean more like television sets.  And if you have a flat panel, what runs on it? Is it used in break room…

Started by Donna. Last reply by Mabel Peterson Sep 1.

Lara Kretler

SafetyCommunity members on Twitter 18 Replies

I am seeing more and more health and safety professionals on Twitter sharing information, articles and links about workplace safety. In fact, you can now follow Ansell (creator of this fine social ne…

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OSHA News

OSHA's Michaels Puts Focus on Long Work Hours, Fatigue and Worker Safety - EHS Today


OSHA's Michaels Puts Focus on Long Work Hours, Fatigue and Worker Safety
EHS Today
In response to recent requests from advocacy organizations and individuals to issue regulations that would limit the work hours of resident physicians, OSHA ...

Dollar Tree Store in Watchung fined $50000 for workplace safety violations - myCentralJersy.com


Dollar Tree Store in Watchung fined $50000 for workplace safety violations
myCentralJersy.com
OSHA initiated its inspection in July in response to a complaint. As a result of the investigation, Dollar Tree Stores was cited for two repeat violations ...

MANCOMM Releases OSHA Proposed Crane Regulations - ForConstructionPros.com


MANCOMM Releases OSHA Proposed Crane Regulations
ForConstructionPros.com
Davenport, IA -OSHA recently announced it is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction, replacing a decades-old standard. ...

OSHA cites Alabama yard for violations - Home Channel News


OSHA cites Alabama yard for violations
Home Channel News
While OSHA was conducting a review begun in March, a worker of Phenix Lumber was killed in an accident involving a forklift. ...

OSHA cites hazards at Pilgrim Pride Corp. plant - The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)


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OSHA cites hazards at Pilgrim Pride Corp. plant
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OSHA says it began an inspection in March after receiving a complaint about ammonia odors, trip hazards and stabbing injuries. The probe was expanded when ...
OSHA Proposes Fines for VVP Group Over Safety Violations
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