S+H Staff

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.

Quincy, MA – Fire departments responded to an annual average of 373,900 home structure fires between 2005 and 2009, according to a report released June 29 by the National Fire Protection Association. On average, home fires resulted in 2,650 civilian deaths and 12,890 civilian injuries annually.

Washington – New crib safety standards issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission went into effect June 28. All cribs sold in the United States now must comply with these stricter safety standards.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration on June 23 released new training tools to educate miners on their rights and responsibilities.

New York – Ninety-five percent of police officers in the New York Police Department Emergency Services Unit who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks showed no long-term decrease in lung function, according to an NYPD study.

Chapel Hill, NC – Most parents are unaware of the risks their teens face at work and could do more to help them understand hazards, indicates research from the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University.

As June comes to a close, the National Safety Council would like to thank everyone who participated in National Safety Month 2011 and helped educate others on teen driving safety, ergonomics, preventing falls, preventing overexertion and the dangers of cell phone use while driving.