Posts by IndustrialHygienePub
US Department of Labor names Scott Ketcham OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Scott Ketcham has been named as deputy assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Ketcham brings more than 20 years of OSHA experience to his new role at the national office. He recently led the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and served for almost five years as…
Read MoreNew 230-Volt Varistat Benchtop Ionizer Removes Static at a Distance
The award-winning EXAIR Varistat® Benchtop Ionizer is a powerful fan-driven static eliminator engineered to neutralize static charges on surfaces in demanding industrial environments. This Ionizer delivers a consistent stream of ionized airflow, effectively eliminating static and particulates without the need for compressed air. The Varistat is now available in 230 volts to meet the needs…
Read MoreSal Longo Acquires Zing Green Products, Expands into New Green Product Lines
Sal Longo, former owner of Northern Safety Company, has acquired Zing Green Products, a leading provider of sustainable safety solutions. Zing Green Products, originally founded by Tom Prinzing in 2007 as a consulting firm, began manufacturing eco-friendly safety products in 2009. The company is known for producing lockout/tagout products, safety signs, HazCom GHS solutions, and…
Read MoreUS Department of Labor terminates COVID-19 healthcare rulemaking
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has terminated its COVID-19 healthcare rulemaking. On June 21, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from COVID-19 in healthcare settings, which also served as a proposed rule on which OSHA requested comments. The agency received public input…
Read MoreAmerican Ladder Institute Releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey
Free safety training is available at laddersafetytraining.org The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey. Results reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education as well as types of ladder-related accidents and injuries, frequency and…
Read MoreAdvances in Hearing and Noise Control in the Workplace
Ryan D. Hill, CIH, CSP NV5, Contributor Article coming soon.
Read MoreFriday Deadline Alert! Save $50 on NHCA Conference Registration
Don’t Miss $50 Savings! Register by Friday, January 17 Register by or before Friday, January 17th to save $50 on your conference registration fee! Explore the exciting agenda, packed with insights from spectacular speakers and engaging topics that promise to elevate your experience.
Read MoreUS Department of Labor announces adjusted OSHA civil penalty amounts for 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on inflation for 2025. In 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to advance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. Under the Act, agencies are required…
Read MoreNHCA Scholarship Foundation Student Research Applications Now Open
Now Accepting Applications for Student Research Award: Due March 15 The Student Research Award (SRA) provides $1,000 to support graduate-student research in hearing conservation/hearing loss prevention and up to $1,000 in additional funds for travel and registration expenses to present the funded research at a future annual NHCA conference. The award is intended to support research…
Read MoreBlackline Safety Announces Shipping of EXO 8 Area Monitor, New $1.6 Million Deal with Total Safety
EXO 8’s industry-leading connectivity, extended battery life and ease of deployment drive value for Total Safety’s rental customers Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, together with Total Safety, a leading global provider of integrated industrial safety solutions, today announced a new $1.6 million deal that sees Total Safety purchasing…
Read More