Archive for 2018
Breathe Easy: Here’s a 10-Step Training Plan on Respiratory Protection
Mark Stromme, Editor, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Employees depend on a respirator to keep them safe and healthy when working in a hazardous atmosphere. Make sure they understand how to safely use the equipment. Overview Before you can require employees to wear respirators, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires you to…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Combustible Dust Incidents in the Workplace
Jessica Barrett, Safeopedia Dust in the workplace might not seem like a serious hazard. After all, what workspace doesn’t accumulate a little dust? But, with the right materials and under the right conditions, that dust could result in a damaging and potentially fatal fire or explosion. This article will cover the basics of combustible dust safety: what…
Read MoreRite-Hite Offers HVLS Fans with Direct Drive Technology
New direct drive high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans from Rite-Hite deliver the climate-control benefits of traditional HVLS fans with added benefits of direct drive motor technology. “The direct drive motor eliminates the need for a gearbox and offers significant advantages to facilities operating in a variety of industries,” said Andy Olson, Rite-Hite Fans Director of Marketing.…
Read MoreGold Series X-Flo Industrial Dust Collector from Camfil APC
The new Gold Series X-Flo (GSX) industrial dust collector from Camfil APC is the industry’s best-in-class dust collection system built on 20 years of successful performance of the company’s award-winning Gold Series collector. GSX dust collectors are ideal for industrial applications that produce or process fine, fibrous and heavy dusts and fumes. GSX collectors are…
Read MorePIP Global Inc. Acquires Hearos LLC – A Leading Innovator of Ear Plug Technologies
PIP Global Inc. (“PIP”) announced the acquisition of California-based Hearos LLC, along with its recognized brands of hearing protection. Proudly joining the PIP team will be Hearos’ founder, Doug Pick, who launched the Hearos® brand in 1992, as well as his entire leadership team. “This is a very significant deal,” stated Joe Milot, President and…
Read MoreRadians Will Introduce Over 100 New Products at the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo
Radians, a top-tier manufacturer of high performance personal protective equipment (PPE), will introduce over 100 new products at the sold-out 2018 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo, which will be held October 22-24th in Houston, TX. Radians, which is NSC booth number 1935, also has a new 30 x 60 island exhibit this year…
Read MoreRite-Hite Direct Drive Fan Offers Silent, Oil-Free Temperature Control
The new Direct Drive high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan from Rite-Hite delivers temperature-related solutions using addition by subtraction – no noise and no oil. “The gearless motor offers major advantages to facilities operating in various industries,” said Andy Olson, Rite-Hite Marketing Manager. “The lack of gears reduces noise in commercial and retail stores, while the absence…
Read MoreHear Ye, Hear Ye: Conservation Programs Mitigate Noise Exposure
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that approximately 22 million workers are exposed each year to potentially damaging noise. U.S. businesses have paid stiff penalties for not protecting workers from dangerous noise levels, as well. Injuries can include temporary or permanent hearing loss and can create physical and psychological stress; reduce productivity;…
Read MoreEmployer Responsibilities Under OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Rules
To better protect workers, OSHA issued two new respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. OSHA began enforcing most provisions of the standard for construction on September 23, 2017 and began enforcing most provisions of the standard for general industry and maritime on June 23, 2018. In…
Read MoreThe Ears Have It: Noise & Hearing Protection
According to OSHA, some 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Last year alone, in fact, U.S. businesses paid more than $1.5 million in penalties for not protecting workers from noise. And, although it’s not comparable to put a number on the toll of a person losing their hearing,…
Read More
