S+H Staff

Employment in food manufacturing exceeded 1.4 million in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 80,000 injuries and illnesses were reported that year.

OSHA advisory committees also offer a gateway for interested members of the public to become involved in agency proceedings.

The Power Dry ¼ Zip Shirt can be worn easily under outer layers with four-way stretch, next-to-skin comfort. The material has the ability to breathe, wick perspiration and dry in a flash.

Of the 4,609 workplace fatalities in 2011, 492 were contract workers, according to preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

What factors should be used to assess the safety of a potential contractor? Experts recommend employers hiring contractors consider a combination of lagging and leading indicators.

The Wolverine Griffin work boot features individual DuraShocks compression pads in the heel to absorb shock and return energy in each step.

A 33-year-old groundsman working on a tree-trimming crew died when a climber’s rope was pulled into a wood chipper. The victim had worked as a tree climber and groundsman for the company for eight years.

The Ventis Slide-on Pump is compatible with both the Ventis MX4 and the MX4 iQuad multi-gas detectors.

Workers can be exposed to fumes from asphalt during road paving, roofing, siding and concrete work. According to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, exposure to the fumes can have both short- and long-term health consequences.