S+H Staff

The AirPro Baseball Bump Cap offers protection from bumps, scrapes and lacerations to the head where hard hats are not required. The cap focuses on breathability, comfort and hygiene, making it ideal for use in warmer environments.

Electrical hazards cause more than 300 electrocutions and 4,000 injuries in the workplace each year, according to the Rosslyn, VA-based Electrical Safety Foundation International. Many of these incidents could have been avoided with increased awareness about electricity, according to the organization.

The CFM T Series of continuous-duty vacuum cleaners is constructed of heavy-duty steel and polypropylene. Ideal for the collection of powders, liquids, dust and debris, the vacuums are easy to use and maintain even in the most challenging environments.

Before Sept. 11, 2001, safety professionals focused largely on risks inside their facility, such as slips, trips and falls; machine failures; and chemical releases. But the 9/11 terrorist attacks caused many to look closely at external threats – not only terrorism but also natural disasters and other events beyond their control.

The Dual Skydrowasher High-Pressure Window and Building Washing System is ideal for cleaning buildings with window offsets, curves and protrusions.

Working with chemicals and solvents in the workplace can expose workers to a host of health hazards. Being properly trained in how to handle these hazardous materials is vital.

The Command 20 Tasker S Rechargeable LED Helmet Light has a 60-lumen rechargeable head and helmet light with a rear safety LED that flashes red whenever the light is turned on.

A 57-year-old cleanup worker at an animal feed processing plant was killed after falling into a manlift shaft.

The MaxiSoft engineering process imparts durable flame-resistant properties to cotton by producing an invisible, long chain flame-retardant polymer, impregnated into the core of every fiber.

While tragic, it likely is not surprising to hear about a worker dying after suffering a fall from height. According to the 2012 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts,” falls to a lower level ranked second for on-the-job fatalities in 2009, with 538 deaths occurring.