S+H Staff

The Slip Fit XT has a double-layered synthetic suede palm for added protection and durability. The double knuckle protection on the top of the glove helps prevent abrasions and scrapes.

Carpet layers spend approximately 75 percent of their workday kneeling, according to NIOSH estimates, putting a significant amount of pressure on their knees. Compared with workers who rarely kneel, NIOSH found that carpet layers have high frequencies of bursitis of the knee – fluid buildup requiring knee aspirations, skin infections of the knee and a variety of other knee disorders.

Train with NSC First Aid programs, which focus on hands-on practice and repetition that improves students’ ability and self-confidence to perform well in an emergency.

In woodworking, potential contact with a saw blade presents a very serious hazard. Even though guards offer protection, it is important to remember they alone cannot prevent an injury from happening.

EarPlugz-PC come with a reusable, removable “pop cord” and are available in sizes small through large. With proper care, these plugs can be expected to last six to 12 months.

A 30-year-old arborist was killed after falling approximately 20 feet from a tree he was trimming. He previously was employed by another professional tree removal service, which had trained him on procedures and safety techniques.

Tables from BLS data

OSHA has been called several things – “safety cop,” “partner,” “standard setter” and probably a few other names not fit for print. But a very interesting way to think about OSHA and its standards is as agency administrator David Michaels put it the other day.

Washington – Department of Labor and industry representatives have hosted three meetings in recent weeks to discuss OSHA’s proposed rule on crystalline silica, according to newly released data from the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington – Citing the 40th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the AFL-CIO called for stronger safety protections and higher OSHA penalties in its annual “Death on the Job” report.