S+H Staff

In 2009, the International Safety Equipment Association published the revised ANSI standard (Z358.1-2009) for emergency eyewash and shower equipment to incorporate a delivery of tepid potable water at a temperature range of between 60° F and 100° F.

The precision-engraved acrylic copolymer guard-opening scale is a valuable tool to use during the design, installation and inspection of guards to ensure they comply with OSHA, ANSI and CSA safety standards.

Safety knives may look simple, but this tool has advanced over the years more than one might think. “Safety cutters have evolved in many different directions since the 1950s flat box cutters,” said Dave Puglisi, executive vice president for Costa Mesa, CA-based Pacific Handy Cutter Inc.

New Orleans – Lack of sleep may increase the risk of sports injuries in teen athletes, according to preliminary findings presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

New Orleans – High school athletes may not report concussion symptoms out of fear of being sidelined, concludes a study presented Oct. 22 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, is encouraging commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers to take a new confidential online survey on the use of navigation systems by drivers.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule that eliminates 10-day extensions of the 45-day period after which certain commercial motor vehicle carriers must cease operation for being found unfit to operate safely.

Washington – About 1 out of 7 commercial motor vehicles inspected during Brake Safety Week (Sept. 9-15) were placed out-of-service for overall brake-related violations, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

Washington – Trucks directly providing aid to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy are temporarily exempt from hours-of-service regulations, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration emergency declaration notice.

Ottawa – Some health care workers may not be wearing personal protective equipment in pediatric units and are failing to remove PPE properly, according to a new study published online Oct. 15 in the American Journal of Infection Control.