S+H Staff

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of a voluntary air traffic controller reporting program needs to be able to identify safety hazard root causes and discipline workers, according to a report released July 19 by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

The MSHD31 LED headlight provides a dependable hands-free lighting solution for tough job conditions. It is Class I, Division I rated. It features four light modes: high and low white beams for a variety of applications, red for night vision, and green for inspection work.

The SafetyNet app for Android (also available on most BlackBerry devices and at the App Store) now is available for download on Google Play. SafetyNet is a safety software solution that automates the collection of workplace safety data.

Washington – The mining industry has the highest prevalence of hearing loss, according to a new study from NIOSH.

TAG Electronic Voltage Detectors are designed to detect distribution and transmission voltages. When in direct contact with an energized conductor, the TAG emits an audible and visual alarm to clearly warn the user if the conductor is energized.

What are the differences between a permissible exposure limit and a threshold limit value?

Washington – To help protect workers from mercury exposure from compact fluorescent light bulbs – which contain a small amount of mercury that can be hazardous to workers who handle, dispose of and recycle the bulbs – OSHA issued a fact sheet and Quick Card outlining precautions for workplaces where CFLs are intentionally broken.

In an update to what I wrote about in one of my posts from last week, a bill that would freeze government agencies’ ability to pursue new regulations has passed out of the House.

Elk Grove Village, IL – The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and other groups recently published a joint statement best practices for using outcomes-based incentives in wellness programs.

Annandale, VA – The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication is scheduled to host a free webinar Aug. 13 on OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200).