S+H Staff

Ann Arbor, MI – A new website aims to teach parents how to train their teens to be safe drivers and establish boundaries.

Washington – OSHA tentatively plans to issue eight final rules and seven notices of proposed rulemaking during the next 12 months, according to the agency's most recent regulatory agenda, released Dec. 21.

San Diego – Legislative efforts have led to a decrease in the number of children ingesting caustic substances, according to a new study from the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Presenters from Predictive Solutions and Industrial Scientific explained how companies are using advanced analytics on their safety data to predict and prevent workplace injuries.

Washington – Manufacturers will begin adding a bitter flavoring agent to antifreeze and engine coolant to deter children and animals from drinking the poisonous substances, under a new agreement between the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the Consumer Specialty Products Association.

Washington – January is National Radon Action Month, and the Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging people to check the radon levels in their homes.

Work that involves using an open flame or other source of heat – typically called “hot work” – can cause materials to ignite in a work area, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation notes. Hot work includes brazing; burning; grinding work that may generate a spark; oxyacetylene cutting; propane soldering; and the use of power-actuated tools, portable electric tools, and any open-flame or spark-creating equipment.

The American-made Lewis K710 is a fixed-blade safety knife featuring a patented locking safety hood that covers the blade instantly and automatically when contact with the cutting surface is lost.

From cases of mild discomfort to severe cases that may be debilitating, many workers have experienced some form of back pain. Knowing how to protect your back and following proper lifting techniques can help prevent this kind of injury.

This free app allows industrial hygienists and safety professionals to quickly access answers to frequently asked respiratory questions; check the 3M respirator selection guide; identify 3M facepieces, cartridges and filters; walk through an overview of qualitative fit-testing protocols; and conduct fit tests.