You�re at work wiping down commonly used surfaces. Three minutes after you�re done, a co-worker comes in and touches the surface briefly. �It�s probably still clean,� you think. �I don�t need to wipe it again.� Except you do. �Every time that a person touches, coughs or breathes near a surface, it will become contaminated again,� says Patrick Haddad, chief product and technology officer for Disinfect & Shield. �Traditional disinfectants and cleaners are meant to remove whatever is currently on the surface as a reactive measure, . . .... Read more.

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR is a complete particulate system intended for applications requiring combined respiratory, eye and face protection. Weighing less than 3 pounds, the system features a motorized, rechargeable lithium-ion battery operating system that supplies a constant supply of fresh, filtered air over the user�s face. At an APF level of 25, it creates optimal protective pressure inside the respirator head top to keep away particulates. The shield, made of DuPont flame-retardant nylon, is large enough to accommodate safety glasses and . . .... Read more.

When it comes to products being misused in the workplace, many people may not think of lighting-related items, but it�s happening and employers need to pay attention. Misuse �is probably the biggest issue employers and workers face� when it comes to workplace lighting and flashlights, says Dawn Dalldorf-Jackson, director of sales, industrial division, at Streamlight Inc. Safety+Health spoke with Dalldorf-Jackson and Samantha Heim, media specialist at Petzl America, about properly using lighting in the workplace. What do you wish workers better understood about workplace lighting? . . .... Read more.

Whether it�s from a leaky roof, broken pipe or rainy day, water can become one of the largest risks in a facility � and can cause some of the largest costs to a property manager or employer.... Read more.

Don Goolsby shares how he got into the EHS field.... Read more.

Allow for physical distancing and minimize face-to-face interaction in lobbies and entryways with check-in kiosk technology. Employers and workers will be able to maintain occupancy and contact tracing requirements. The technology also gives employers access to visitor and employee check-in times and space needs. Appspace Inc. Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims.... Read more.

�If we don�t train people to have situational awareness, then all the compliance and all the programs really don�t matter because they don�t get used in real time,� one expert says.... Read more.

Environmental, health and safety software provider KPA based in Lafayette, CO, recently announced that it�s acquiring�iScout, a mobile-based EHS software solutions provider. The addition of iScout will help KPA accelerate market adoption in small and mid-sized companies in industries such as energy, manufacturing, construction and transportation. With iScout, companies can easily collect, evaluate and share safety information across their organization to cultivate a culture of safety and enable regulatory compliance. The cloud-based software platform enables safety managers to manage all aspects of their EHS program . . .... Read more.

Ensure women, children safety: Ampareen to govt - The Shillong Times... Read more.

Earthquakes don�t last long, but they can have long-lasting effects on both people and property. Is your workplace prepared?... Read more.

A fall from a ladder can result from sudden movement, working too quickly, not paying attention, using a damaged ladder and improper footwear.... Read more.

In safety, learning organizations don�t need to experience a catastrophe to understand how to prevent one from happening.... Read more.

Dominic Pope, CHST, shares how he got into the EHS industry.... Read more.

Safety walkarounds demonstrate an employer�s commitment to safety and allow managers to see for themselves how effective their safety and health management program is, OSHA says in a fact sheet from its Safe + Sound campaign.... Read more.

As expected, the new presidential administration has begun with a flurry of activity related to worker safety. It also has generated speculation in the occupational safety community on what an OSHA emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 � also expected � might and should include.... Read more.

Falcons: Three free-agent safety options Falcons In recent news, Terry Fontenot cut veteran safety Ricardo Allen -- saving the Falcons around $6 million against the cap. With Keanu Neal and Damontae Atlanta Falcons, Duron Harmon, free agency, John Johnson III, marcus williams, NFL, safety, Terry Fontenot... Read more.

After trying to combat the anti-mask movement online, Jordan Kent said anti-maskers started calling him a child predator and posting where he lived and worked online.... Read more.

Miami Beach To Impose Enhanced Safety Measures During Spring Break - Miami Beach, FL - The usual challenges are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more.

One of the constants for the Buffalo Bills under Sean McDermott is that they have gotten good play from their safetie...... Read more.

Spotlight on fire safety, building evacuation ? Borneo Bulletin Online - Borneo Bulletin Online... Read more.

Crews poured concrete, formed piers, tied reinforcing steel and inspected it all just to make sure the foundation wall was in place.... Read more.