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Winners Announced in the 2023 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Program, in conjunction with the Essential Minerals Association (EMA-NA) and the National Mining Association (NMA), recently recognized three organizations in their respective industry sectors, for implementing new safety practices and systems, for employing new technology, and for cleverly reconfiguring a worksite to gain health and…
Read MoreEntomologist Samuel Ramsey To Give AIHA CONNECT Opening Keynote
AIHA CONNECT will take place May 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio, and will be livestreamed for an online audience. AIHA has engaged Samuel Ramsey, PhD, to be the opening keynote speaker at AIHA CONNECT 2024. His presentation, “The Power of Peculiar Thinking: Problem-Solving Through Creativity and Ingenuity,” will kick off the conference and expo for occupational…
Read MoreSensidyne Launches Gilian Go-Cal Pro Air Flow Calibrator
A global leader in industrial health and safety solutions, Sensidyne® proudly announces the official launch of the Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionize precision calibration on the jobsite. The Gilian Go-Cal Pro stands out in its category for its superior features, including its distinction as the only portable air…
Read MoreEXAIR’s New Non-Marring Nozzle Provides Precise Blowoff While Protecting Expensive Equipment
When working with surfaces and equipment that are sensitive to scuffing or abrasion, it’s important to employ tools that ensure protection from what could be costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR’s new PEEK 1/2 NPT Super Air Nozzle™ has been engineered to produce powerful blowoff without damage to expensive equipment. A PEEK plastic construction provides non-marring…
Read MoreNIOSH announces Counterfeit N95 Challenge winners
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) , in collaboration with NASA Tournament Lab and HeroX, is pleased to announce the winners of the NIOSH Counterfeit N95 Challenge. The goals of the challenge are to develop innovative approaches that could reduce the number of counterfeit N95® respirators in the marketplace and to improve the confidence of end users…
Read MoreWorld Trade Center Health Program seeks nominations for the Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is requesting nominations for candidates to serve on the Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). Qualified individuals are invited to submit nominations for themselves or others by December 30, 2023. The WTC Administrator is seeking nominations for members fulfilling the following categories: Two representatives of certified-eligible survivors Mental health professional…
Read MoreWestgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Scored Big with PathoSans Sustainable, Safe Cleaning Solutions
PathoSans, a leading provider of sustainable and socially-responsible cleaning and disinfecting solutions, teamed up with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to provide a healthier environment for guests and staff. Westgate Las Vegas, an iconic Las Vegas property known for its legendary entertainment and spacious guest rooms, is using PathoSans sustainable and socially responsible cleaning solutions to clean guest rooms efficiently,…
Read MoreWork-related deaths and disabilities show an increase globally
A team of researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) in Italy have published an overview of global estimates of work-related diseases and occupational injuries. When investigating mortality caused by work-related diseases, the researchers found an increase of some 26% in the eight-year period of 2011–2019. In the study,…
Read MoreJ. J. Keller Center for Market Insights Invites Risk Officers and Professionals to Participate in Environmental Risk Study
The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights, the collaborative research arm of safety and compliance leader J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., launched its 2023 Environmental Risk Study today. The study aims to gather insights from risk officers and professionals involved in managing or reporting on environmental risk and sustainability for their companies. The…
Read MoreNew Service Provides Company-Specific Compliance Updates from Regulatory Experts
J. J. Keller’s Live Regulatory Update Service delivers a live presentation to keep companies up to date with relevant safety and compliance changes and best practices Knowledge may be the best defense companies have against the risk of violations, accidents, injuries and legal litigation in areas regulated by FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, DOL and more.…
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