By: Gen Handley, Contributor Whichever industry you’re in, chances are high that you will be required to work alone at some point. This might be in a remote location of a large facility/plant or a rural area. Regardless of your job, there may be times when you’re alone and, as a result, more vulnerable to…
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By: Cindy Pauley, Contributor Employers have a duty to protect all workers, including those working alone or remotely. OSHA defines a lone worker as “an employee working alone, such as in a confined space or isolated location.” An isolated location doesn’t just include being out of earshot or being on a distant work site. It…
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Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the company has expanded the use of Kenzen, a wearable technology platform, to 350 employee volunteers to ‘Beat the Heat’ this summer. Heat-related illness is a hazard for anyone working outside in the UAE summer, and can…
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By: Patrick Bescoby, Contributor Thanks to major advancements in real-time technology, protecting workers from dangerous silica dust just became simple, easy and much more effective. With new silica monitoring technology, you can now reduce costs, improve business efficiency and save lives—all in real time. Who is at Risk? It is estimated between 40-50 million workers…
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By: Dr. Kevan Orvitz, Contributor In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, safety is a top priority. With many hazards, such as heavy machinery, hazardous chemicals and physically demanding tasks, safety managers are responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Fortunately, with the emergence of cutting-edge technology, practical solutions are now available to…
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By: Gen Handley, Contributor In 1887, German physicist Heinrich Hertz first created electromagnetic waves. This was significant for several reasons, but within an occupational-safety context, Hertz’s work is the primary reason we have accurate location tracking through wireless transmissions—whether that’s local wi-fi networks accessible almost everywhere, or cellular GPS and satellite technology that can locate…
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Sensidyne® is launching a new product called the Gilian® Go-Cal™ Pro air flow calibrator. What are the superior performance benefits for users of this new device? Portability with 1% accuracy is key for most end users – it’s 1% accurate* across the entire range of flow rates: Low 5-600cc/min, Standard 500-5000cc/min, High 3-30LPM. Beyond that,…
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Repurposing existing space will increase company’s production capacity by 30-50% With global demand for its industry-leading connected safety wearables at an all-time high, Blackline Safety Corp. has announced that it has expanded its manufacturing capacity at its Calgary, AB headquarters. The expansion—which is poised to increase Blackline’s production capacity by 30 to 50%—was achieved by repurposing…
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By: Todd Hardwick, Contributor Industrial settings provide ample opportunities to put a worker’s health and safety at risk. In 2021, the most recent data available, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Equipment, policies and procedures need to come together to ensure an overall safe…
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We sat down with the folks at Examinetics to discuss the company’s recent launch of a unique hearing conservation solution. Read about their state-of-the-art, tablet-based testing platform and other innovative solutions for hearing protection/conservation. 1. Last year, Examinetics launched Salux™, described as an “innovative, tablet-based hearing conservation solution.” Can you tell us more about what…
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