S+H Staff

Washington – Following President Barack Obama’s re-election on Nov. 6, stakeholders are looking to whether the appointed heads of several safety agencies will be retained.

With the presidential election only one day away, have you decided who you’re voting for? This week’s OSHA Roundup features a quick primer on the election.

Eisenhower Multi-Pocket work pants feature removable pockets, a choice of three standard leg lengths and five different colors.

Leaders with operating responsibility have no charge greater than the safety of their people. Weaving that value for safety into the priorities of quality, on-time delivery and production can be daunting.

These shirts, in TenCate Tecasafe Plus fabric, are dual hazard, meaning they protect against both arc flash and flash fire.

Scaffolds can be a safer and more productive way to work than ladders, but they must be set up correctly, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns, noting that the majority of fatal falls among construction workers in Massachusetts involve scaffolds.

The Full Mask Supplied Air Respirator, available as a low-pressure or high-pressure system, is made of silicone rubber for durability. The respirator maintains its shape even in extreme heat and cold.

On the surface, it seems logical to exclude injuries that result from workplace violence from the OSHA 300 log of work-related injuries and illnesses. After all, they don’t stem from any actual job responsibilities.

The AR-078 LED Stacklight Tower is rated IP65 without alarm/flashing and IP54 with alarm/flashing. It features a robust glass fiber-reinforced polyester base, a 1.5-meter cable and a sealed cable exit.

The DSS Trapped Key Loading Dock Safety System protects dock workers by enforcing a safe sequence of actions. It uses the trapped key concept, meaning the loading dock door cannot be opened until the trailer brakes are locked.