S+H Staff

A poll from Alexandria, VA-based Mental Health America found that a major roadblock for people suffering from depression is the stigma attached to mental health conditions. More than half of workers polled said they were concerned about their employer or co-workers finding out about their illness, and approximately 80 percent felt shame about the stigmas associated with their diagnosis.

The Stealth Goggle Retainer is designed to attach flawlessly to most hard hats. It helps ensure workers’ eyes are protected by creating a proper, gap-free seal around the eyes.

The Magnalight CS-A-24LED Strobe Beacon can be mounted to any surface that accepts a magnet. It is powered by four AA batteries to produce up to 40 hours of runtime, and can be operated in a strobe or constant “on” mode.

Help keep a common condition from putting your employees and workplace at risk

The TUFF line of personal air-sampling pumps features a sealed case that protects pumps from damaging moisture, extreme temperatures, solvents and impacts.

Charlottesville, VA – Female drivers who wear safety belts are 47 percent more likely than males who wear safety belts to be seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash, according to researchers from the University of Virginia.

Washington – A final rule that would update OSHA’s Acetylene Standard (1910.102) to incorporate changes found in a newly revised consensus standard is undergoing review by the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement on Oct. 24 issued a Notice to Lessees that includes guidance for offshore oil and gas operators to comply with the Workplace Safety Rule.

Washington – Demand for occupational safety and health services will soon exceed the supply of trained and experienced professionals, according to results from a new NIOSH survey.

Vancouver, British Columbia – Female shift workers may be at greater risk for heart disease, finds research from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.