S+H Staff

Washington – Fine particulate matter emissions that can be traced back to traffic congestion in the nation’s 83 largest urban areas contributed to at least 2,200 premature deaths and accounted for at least $17.8 billion in public health costs in 2010, according to findings from a study by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.

The TS4000H Intelligent Hydrogen Gas Detector accurately detects hydrogen at 0-500 ppm levels, and has a precision sensor with a T90 response of less than 30 seconds and minimal zero shift across its operating environmental conditions.

The improved pedestrian-operated, battery-powered Super Power Pusher has a new ergonomically designed handle. The handle encircles the hands, which helps protect the operator when maneuvering a load or turning corners.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has extended to June 20 the comment period for its proposed rule to lower miners’ exposure to respirable coal mine dust.

The Type 9809A hand force measuring system is designed for both short- and long-term assessments of biomechanical forces, loads or applied stresses to an object or machine.

Overexertion has long been among the leading causes of nonfatal workplace injuries, and attempts to combat it continue to be a burden on employers and their pocketbooks. An estimated 3.5 million overexertion injuries occur every year, most of which are from excessive lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying.

The ArrowMaster Pro-Line Solar-Assisted Advance Warner is an arrow board that provides maximum visibility in construction zones at a low cost. The board conforms to and, in most cases, exceeds all federal and state MUTCD specifications.

The Jackson Safety W60 TrueSight, an auto-darkening filter for welders, offers one-touch mode adjustment, intuitive digital controls and improved visibility. Its easy mode selection has large buttons that can be used even with a gloved hand.

A job where most of the work tasks are completed while sitting in a chair in a climate-controlled office building would seem less fraught with danger. However, a surprising number of hazards can be present in an office setting.

Model 440 High Precision Scissors are industrial-grade with no finger loops, which can cause pain or cramping with repeated use. It has soft hand grips and a return spring, and produces clean, square cuts.