S+H Staff

The X-zone 5000 gas monitoring system wirelessly monitors gas hazards in a wide range of industrial applications. Used in combination with X-am 5000 personal gas detection instruments, this weatherproof unit can be set up to create a fence line alarm system.

The training film “Pesticides” describes emergency response procedures for a spill, leak or fire where pesticides are thought to be present. It provides information about the hazard properties of pesticides, including both inert and active ingredients, and medical operations for victims of pesticide poisoning.

This online training program teaches personnel how to make the operation and maintenance of belt conveyors safer, cleaner and more productive. Topics include materials-handling basics, conveyor safety, belt alignment, belt cleaning, transfer point improvement and dust management.

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The Chieftain boot is built with full-grain leather and a Vibram Lug outsole to handle the toughest terrain. It is available in 6-inch and 8-inch styles in tan and brown.

The IR400 Combustible Gas Detector sets a new industry standard as the first combustible point infrared ethylene monitor to achieve dual FM and CSA performance verification, meeting FM 6310, FM 6320 and CSA C22.2 requirements.

The phrase “workers with intellectual disabilities” covers an extremely wide range of people and abilities. So when the Safety+Health editorial staff originally discussed pursuing this story, we were hesitant to group such a large number of people into one broad category.

Compact and affordable, this instrument measures light intensity from sources across all visible ranges in either lux units (200,000 max) or foot- candles (20,000 max). Users will find it an ideal solution for determining if workplace light levels are in compliance with ANSI, OSHA, National Fire Protection Associaton and other nationally recognized safety codes.

With the news of Rep. Lynn Woolsey’s (D-CA) impending retirement next year, I can’t help but think this is another loss for worker safety advocates.

In December 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Telework Enhancement Act, which required government agencies to establish a policy on working outside the office and identify which employees would be eligible to do so. The act also required government agencies to incorporate a telework program into their emergency plans for natural disasters or other emergencies.