Officials urge caution despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.... Read more.

Employers need to take steps to avoid mold-related health issues in the workplace.... Read more.

From now until Aug. 31, the city wants to hear from Barrie residents on road safety in their neighbourhood and across the city, and how it might be improved. The city is committed to the safe...... Read more.

ActivArmr brand Natural Rubber Electrical Insulating Gloves are made from natural rubber latex using a proprietary, environmentally friendly dipping process for ultimate flexibility and dexterity. Their ergonomic shape provides a natural hand-at-rest feel, and non-splayed fingers reduce hand fatigue. The design also features a smooth finish for easy donning and doffing. The gloves are produced in low- and high-voltage classes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 with options for 11-, 14-, 16- and 18-inch lengths. Ansell Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication . . .... Read more.

Alabama offered four-star safety, Elliot Washington last week. The four-star recruit reacts to Alabama offer and camping in Tuscaloosa.... Read more.

The RR200 UltraSeal Interior Roll Up Door is ideal for applications in which space is limited. The door�s gravity-driven technology helps optimize production processes, while its patented bead design creates a superior seal that minimizes indoor dirt and contaminants. Safety features include the curtain�s automatic reinsertion into the side guides if the door is hit, an infrared photo-eye that reverses the door if an obstruction is detected, and a soft curtain on the bottom of the door to protect people and products.� Albany International Product . . .... Read more.

PDL Series Loading Dock Scissor Lifts allow users to transfer loads from a variety of truck bed heights to loading docks up to 59 inches high. Standard units are available in 5,000- and 6,000-pound capacities, with a rollover capacity of 10,000 pounds. Ranging in sizes from 6 feet by 8 feet to 8 feet by 12 feet, the diamond-tread steel platform is designed for use with manual or powered pallet jacks. Standard on the lifts: weatherproof, push-button NEMA-4X control with 20 feet of coiled cord; . . .... Read more.

Alton officials hold generator safety training... Read more.

A high-performance hiker-meets-athletic boot, the Red Hook features full-grain leather and Techtuff upper to provide superior abrasion resistance in high-wear areas. The KEEN.Dry waterproof, breathable membrane keeps feet dry. KEEN.ReGEN midsole cushioning delivers 50% more energy return than standard EVA foam, while lightweight and asymmetrical carbon-fiber toes offer an unobtrusive fit that is 15% lighter than steel. The boot is electrical hazard rated, has 100% nonmetallic construction and includes slip-resistant safety features. KEEN Utility Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently . . .... Read more.

Education, health and human services measures also move forward as deadline nears.... Read more.

Wooster Products Inc., an industry leader in anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway products, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year of activities and promotions. A century after its founding, the Wooster, OH-based company continues to �Make Every Step a Safe One.� The Loehr family started the enterprise and ran it for three generations before selling it in 1980. The second generation of the Arora family now manages the company. �We�ve been fortunate to work with so many great customers, architects, representatives, distributors and . . .... Read more.

ProFlex 7040 ANSI A4/EN 388 Level 5 Cut-Resistant Food Grade Gloves are made with breathable and nonirritating TenaLux yarn for maximum comfort. Unlike other anti-cut technologies, TenaLux yarn is constructed of high-performance polyethylene fibers to achieve a high level of cut resistance without glass or steel. Ideal for food prep, these cutproof gloves will not contaminate materials. The lightweight knit of the TenaLux has a cool-to-the-touch feel to prevent sweaty hands and overheating. The seamless knit cuff fits comfortably snug, keeping dirt and debris from . . .... Read more.

Making sure your facility is prepared for a spill goes beyond having a kit onsite. �While it�s important to understand the total spill risk that might occur in a facility, employers and workers should make sure that they have several sorbents on hand to tackle what�they are likely to encounter from any single accident instead of what a formula tells them they need based on the worst-case scenario,� say Kyle Glaser, associate product manager � absorbent, and Bobby Ennis, senior global product manager � absorbents, . . .... Read more.

Magid�s D-ROC GPD482 AeroDex Work Gloves are a first to market lightweight shell technology that allows workers to perform jobs that require extreme tactile sensitivity without removing their gloves. AeroDex A4 cut resistance is over 50% lighter than a traditional HPPE of the same cut level. With specially engineered yarn, AeroDex is designed to make your hands feel cooler than a comparable cut-resistant glove. A lightweight polyurethane palm coating maintains dexterity while delivering excellent grip. The gloves are touch-screen compatible to maintain user safety while . . .... Read more.

Overseeing multiple layers of complex environmental, health and safety requirements can be a daunting task for small businesses. And the speed with which requirements have changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic � from OSHA down to the city government level � has made compliance feel like a moving target for many.... Read more.

These state-of-the-art machine safety guards feature built-in Visorguard LEDs to provide super-bright illumination in the work area. The continuous LED strip lighting is integrated as part of the safety shield, providing 6000K natural white light with a 170-degree beam angle. An adjustable Flexbar arm permits setting of the shield at the correct height and angle, then locks rigid. The wing-shaped shield flips up for loading and down for machining, while a spring-loaded shaft allows the shield to stay put with no spring-back. Flexbar Machine Corp. . . .... Read more.

Ed Maurer shares how he got into the occupational safety and health industry.... Read more.

Pure Safety Group recently announced that its family of height safety brands � Stronghold by PSG, Ty-Fl?t, Checkmate, ESG and HART � have been brought under the Guardian banner. Guardian is now the world�s largest independent fall protection and prevention brand. �We are excited by Guardian brand awareness levels amongst the core end user groups we strive to protect,� Guardian CEO Jeff Ward said in a press release. �We are proud to further extend the brand offering into an unrivaled range of fall protection and . . .... Read more.

The first lesson in buying gloves? �You get what you pay for,� answers Jeff Cohen, director of product management for hand and arm protection at Protective Industrial Products. �Not all gloves are created equal. There�s a reason why certain gloves don�t hold up when tested against others in the same applications and environments.� Griff Hughes, president of Banom, agreed. �Glove selection seems to be done more on price and cut level rather than testing for safety and longevity.� So how can employers ensure their workers . . .... Read more.

�It�s not an �either/or� question,� says Rebecca Timmins of DEKRA.... Read more.

For a number of years after I became editor of Safety+Health, one reader would email me to tell me that the magazine should feature cartoons, and we had some good-natured debate over it.... Read more.