Archive for September 2020

The amputation of a worker’s arm has led federal workplace safety officials to propose a $222,648 penalty against commercial pasta manufacturer Rana Meal Solutions L.L.C. of Bartlett, Ill. The worker’s arm was caught in an industrial mixer and firefighters worked for 45 minutes to cut the machine apart to free the man, local media reported at the time. In…

Pure Safety Group (PSG), the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company, today announced it has named Jeff Ward as chief executive officer. Previously, Ward was president of the company’s international operations.  He has spent the last 20 years in various marketing, sales, operations, and general management roles within premium industrial…

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding that brings the organizations together to advance workplace safety and health in the farming industry. The agreement comes during National Farm Safety and Health Week, which raises awareness of the need to…

Introduced by migratory birds in early spring, blacklegged ticks mature into adults and remain active throughout fall, particularly in tall grasses, brush and wooded areas. Precautionary measures against ticks include: Wearing trousers, long-sleeved shirts and shoes that don’t expose feet. When walking through long grasses, pull the socks over trouser legs to prevent ticks from…

The nature of first responders’ uncontrolled work environments leads to unanticipated exposure to such dangerous chemicals as opioids, bodily fluids, fumes and hazardous building materials. Nearly 20 years after the 9-11 attacks, first responders are seeing evidence of the long-term impact of exposure to carcinogens: cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, renal disease and respiratory disease, among other health complications. This is…

Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Professionals, SafetyFOCUS: Industrial Hygiene is a virtual event with industry leaders that will examine the industrial hygiene field, teach you current best practices and provide a look toward the future. Learn the latest in industrial hygiene so you can identify and mitigate hazards and create a healthier workplace.…

Science magazine today published two studies: “Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution” by Dr. Stephanie B. Borrelle and “Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution” by Dr. Winnie W. Y. Lau. The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement, which may be attributed to Joshua Baca, vice president of ACC’s Plastics…

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) officially announces the winners of its 2020 Annual Awards and Scholarships. Every year, VPPPA bestows three annual awards to member sites and individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to improve safety and health for the workforce. VPPPA also provides four scholarships to VPPPA employees and…