Alexandria mayor addresses safety plan amid report detailing future extreme sea level rise - WJLA... Read more.

Burning, welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, using fire- or spark-producing tools, or other work that produces a source of ignition � these are all examples of hot work. Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here�s what OSHA says an effective program looks like.... Read more.

The ATLAS Resonate App and Online Tool are designed for safe listening of environmental and audio streaming (headphone) sources. The app provides instant, color-coded noise exposures vs. safe listen times and daily/weekly total exposures vs. safe listen dose. The computations are based on OSHA and World Health Organization standards. The Online Tool provides reliable information on hearing essentials and personal risks with practical approaches to self-monitor and manage hearing health. Audition Technology Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' . . .... Read more.

OmniPro�s visual artificial intelligence system identifies and alerts forklift operators to line-of-travel and blind spot hazards, including pedestrians and vehicles. The camera system provides a selection of visual and audible alerts as well as photographs and reports on zone breaches. Through the VAI machine learning technology, OmniPro can be taught when, how, where and on what to alert, so personal locator devices and tags aren�t needed. Its customizable solution can be adapted to match any operating environment through a zone configuration tool. Matrix Design Group . . .... Read more.

The Step-to-Extension 2-in-1 Cross Step Ladder features a hi-vis green top and shoes to make it easily identifiable and improve workplace safety. This 6-foot cross-step/shelf ladder is made of superior-quality, nonconductive fiberglass. Its V-shape Pro Top allows the ladder to lean against walls, buildings and poles. It includes a magnet tray, hardware tray, drill and tool slots, and a pipe or 2-by-4 holder. This ladder meets or exceeds the safety standards set by ANSI and OSHA. Louisville Ladder Product information is provided by manufacturers. This . . .... Read more.

YellowBird, a Phoenix-based gig economy marketplace that matches vetted risk and environmental, health and safety professionals with businesses on demand, recently announced a partnership with Insurate, an insurance technology provider, wholesaler and managing general agency that leverages data science to create new occupational insurance products. By leveraging the roster of risk and EHS pros on the YellowBird platform, Insurate policyholders will receive industry-specific consultation and safety program creation customized to their operations. Information in �Supplier News� is provided by the featured companies.... Read more.

Weyerhauser still concerned about safety, but plans April HQ reopening - Puget Sound Business Journal - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)... Read more.

Shoppers say they are concerned about safety after catching a security officer sleeping on the job - WSB Atlanta... Read more.

Designed with comfort and safety in mind, the SJ910B Type O Class 1 Bomber Jacket provides a stylish option for women who transition from the office to the jobsite. To provide Class 1 compliance, this black bomber is designed with fluorescent green trim and silver reflective tape. The PU-coated polyester outer shell provides water and wind resistance, while the fleece-lined body offers warmth and cozy comfort. The SJ930-3 Type R Class 3 bomber is designed and contoured to fit the female figure. Its diamond-quilted PU-coated . . .... Read more.

The rechargeable USB HAZ-LO Headlamp offers three lighting modes to cover a variety of tasks: spot for a focused beam, flood for soft area illumination and spot/flood combo for even more light output � 250 lumens for seven hours. Its powerful lithium-ion battery charges in 4.5 hours and provides a long run time. Featuring tough thermoplastic construction with polycarbonate lenses, the headlamp is IP67-rated; dust-tight and waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The intrinsically safe lighting solution is Class I, II, Division 1 safety . . .... Read more.

"Fostering well-being requires an understanding of what's working well and identifying improvement opportunities," says Angelica Grindle of DEKRA.... Read more.

KPA�s environmental, health and safety software platform now features a configurable safety data reporting system and accompanying dashboards. With this new capability, software users will be able to create dashboards that give a complete and accurate picture of what�s happening in their organization and improve their ability to monitor, analyze and take action to reduce the risk of safety incidents. These new features simplify data visualization. Users can create dashboards from several available data sources. Dashboards can include snapshots of training compliance, open tasks, total . . .... Read more.

The work session comes in advance of the city seeking job applications from potential replacements for Public Safety Director Jeff Olson, who retires March 11.... Read more.

To help educate safety managers and others on mask safety and choosing the right masks, Romeoville, IL-based Magid has released a comprehensive guide as part of its �Safety Matters� series of instructional safety materials. It�s available at magidglove.com/safety-matters/resource-center. �Companies in every industry are working hard to keep employees safe from COVID-19, focusing on their health and well-being, while trying to keep operations running as effectively as possible,� said Beth Sutherland, marketing communications manager for Magid. Information in �Supplier News� is provided by the featured companies.... Read more.

Given the commonality of eye protection requirements across industries, it�s clear this isn�t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.... Read more.

In the aftermath of devastating weather events, tens of thousands of storm recovery workers respond. A wide variety of potential hazards await.... Read more.

Occupational health tools to support industrial hygiene and ergonomics initiatives have been added to a growing suite of web-based and mobile solutions for environment, health and safety professionals.�The tools include one that uses visualizations to enable EHS pros to identify and group workers with similar exposures based on location, job, task, process, equipment operated and other factors; a resource to evaluate health and safety risks for similar individual exposure groups, graphically display findings, and establish priorities for measures such as sampling, investigation, monitoring, controls, and . . .... Read more.

When it comes to lighting in the workplace, �employers and workers should have a good understanding of the care and maintenance of safety and emergency flashlight equipment,� says Dawn Dalldorf-Jackson, director of sales, industrial division, for Eagleville, PA-based Streamlight Inc. Safety+Health What do you wish employers and workers better understood about using lighting products in the workplace? Rutemiller: Brighter is not always better, and lumen output is not always measured equivalently across manufacturers. Manufacturers test lumen output differently. When comparing lights, make sure you�re comparing . . .... Read more.

Terri Collins shares how she got into the environmental, health and safety industry.... Read more.

In 2020, 645 people died and another 49,250 were injured as a result of a fall to a lower level, according to Injury Facts, a statistical database from the National Safety Council. Falls from a ladder or lift fall under the �falls to a lower level� category. Why do these types of falls continue to be a leading cause of workplace death? �Often safety is sacrificed in favor of completing a job,� said Mike Melton, director of product management at Werner Co. in Itasca, IL. . . .... Read more.

This disposable, nonwoven coverall is designed for workers who need protection against light splashes. The 50-gram SMS material, reinforced triangle crotch and serged seams provide wearers with extra protection. The coverall features elastic ankles, waist and wrists as well as a zipper closure with a storm flap. It meets Type 5 and 6 protection requirements and is constructed with Food and Drug Administration-compliant materials. FrogWear, a brand of Global Glove & Safety ?Manufacturing Inc. Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently . . .... Read more.