“Compressed air can be noisy, so over the years, ITW Vortec has designed products that significantly reduce the noise generated. Our Vortex A/C line of enclosure coolers are 78% quieter than conventional compressed air enclosure coolers, and our Vortec Engineered Air Nozzles, with their air-amplification technology, reduce noise levels by as much as 60%.” ITW…
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“Excessive workplace noise can impact long-term hearing health. OSHA 1910.95 outlines guidance for exposure monitoring and hearing conservation. TSI’s noise dosimeters and sound level meters provide high-quality data that support effective noise management strategies and help organizations better understand the sound present in their environments.” Nels Anderson, Business Director – Health & Safety, TSI, nels.anderson@tsi.com,…
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“NFPA 654 is a great first step to identify hazards and develop an action plan to reduce risk within a facility handling explosible or combustible materials. There are NFPA codes for specific industries, but NFPA 654 covers all other processes where combustible material is present.” Fauske & Associates, 1-877-328-7531, www.fauske.com/testing/combustible-dust-hazard-analysis History NFPA 654, the “Standard…
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Selecting the right chemical resistant glove for the job is obviously complicated. In this IHW exclusive interview with Gilbert LeVerne, Jr., Director, Marketing at SHOWA International, we discussed a wide range of issues that can help protect workers from chemical burns, including the company’s Chemical Resistant Glove Directory. Q: Employees where chemicals are manufactured are…
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By: Kari Buchanan, M.P.H., M.A., Industrial Hygienist & National Hearing Conservation Association Expert Hearing protection devices (HPDs) vary in their ability to attenuate noise. Several factors should be considered when selecting hearing protectors for specific settings and tasks. How much protection is needed? What is the characterization of the noise exposure? Is speech communication or…
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By: Travis Parigi, Contributor Many employers with field service teams have traditionally relied on the honor system for much of their safety and regulatory compliance. This can be a recipe for disaster that puts undue pressure on field technicians to take safety risks. For example, a worker sent to run wiring at a client’s remote…
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By: Rob Brauch, COHC, Contributor Let’s start with the obvious—the worldwide response against COVID-19 has impacted just about every facet of our daily lives. At first, there was conflicting information about how the disease was passed from person-to-person and what the death tally might become if the disease was left unchecked. Meanwhile, governments and the…
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By: Ryan Cantwell, Contributor By the time you finish reading this sentence, a person will have been hurt at work. By the time you sit down for dinner with your family, more than 14 people will have died on the job, leaving families and coworkers in mourning. As a professional in the safety industry, you…
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By: Jane Marsh, Contributor As average temperatures rise throughout the globe due to climate change, workplace safety is taking precedence. Employees who work in buildings without adequate ventilation or air conditioning; work outside in higher temperatures; or work in hot conditions are at a higher risk for heat-related illness. Employers are required to ensure their…
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By: Edward Stern, Contributor OSHA has a powerful, free tool to help employers (and employees) understand the Recordkeeping Rules. It is the OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor, available at https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/osharecordkeeping.htm. Why is it needed? A good clue is the text of the first page of the Advisor. It says, “… The OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor is intended to…
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