S+H Staff

A plumbing contractor died after an unprotected trench he was working in collapsed. The victim was an independent plumber subcontracted to install a sewer line connection to the sewer main for a single-family residence.

Workers performing job tasks are not the only ones exposed to eye safety hazards. In welding operations, the risk of welder’s flash – when the ultraviolet light of the electric arc injures the eye – is greater for helpers and bystanders because the welders are more likely to be wearing appropriate eye protection, according to the National Safety Council.

The Yellow Jacket 5-Channel ADA Cable Protector features built-in ADA/DDA-compliant accessibility ramps to provide a safe crossing for pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic, and to protect valuable electrical cables and hoses.

Safety Inspection Live is an enterprise cloud solution from ChemSW that enables users to perform safety inspections using the most popular mobile handheld devices, including iPhones, iPads or Androids.

The AirCore Harness combines comfort with functional components. This lightweight, full-body harness is designed with breathable, open-core padding technology that provides optimal airflow.

This free iPad gas detection app from Nextteq provides access to complete technical information for Gastec pumps and tubes for more than 600 applications, sampling accessories, first response/hazmat testing, water and soil analysis, respirator fit testing and other gas detection kits.

Protect your hands when working outdoors with the GW101 extreme winter impact glove. This glove has all-encompassing protective finger and knuckle guards on the back of the hand and notches where the fingers bend for maximum flexibility.

A workplace shooting or other violent incident can harm employees and damage morale. What signs should employers look for to recognize potentially dangerous employees, and how should they respond to the threat?

View your facility through the eyes of an OSHA compliance officer with the second edition of “OSHA Inspections: Preparation and Response.” In this guide to the OSHA process, former OSHA inspector Rick Kaletsky helps take the guesswork out of dealing with the agency.

Version 1.1 of the SafetyNet app, used to upload safety data to Predictive Solution Corp.'s workplace safety software, is now available for download from the App Store.