S+H Staff

The road to updating OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is nearing its end, and stakeholders have been meeting with White House officials to voice their opinions on what the final rule should look like. At press time, the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs was reviewing the final rule to determine its potential costs and benefits.

The flame-resistant Expedition Balaclava has a soft, flexible plastic ventilator made with a proprietary resin blend.

Washington – A new seismic report provides information for nuclear facilities in the central and eastern regions of the United States to reassess their earthquake risk.

The DSS Trapped Key Loading Dock Safety System is a cost-effective system designed to protect dock workers by using the trapped key concept, meaning the loading dock door cannot be opened until the trailer brakes are locked.

How do I perform a comparative analysis of temporary versus permanent hearing protectors based on size, fit, style and protection provided?

The Workman Harness has a front D-ring option for climbing and descent applications and is vertically oriented for easy connection to climbing systems. ?It meets all applicable OSHA standards, as well as ANSI A10.32 and Z359.1-2007.

Washington – OSHA’s revision of its Hazard Communication Standard provides many benefits, but the agency should consider modifications for its final rule that more closely conform the standard to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, the American Chemistry Council said.

The National Safety Council is proud to announce the 2012 CEOs Who “Get It.” This year’s honorees lead national and international organizations ranging in size from 90 to more than 100,000 employees.

OSHA is in the final stage of its rulemaking process that would lead to adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals as the national Hazard Communication Standard.

The Precision Safety IR1970P95 Respirator is NIOSH 42 CFR-approved and filters at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It protects against certain oil- and non-oil-based particles while providing relief from acid gas and organic vapors.