S+H Staff

The QuickPick Remote Advance system enables remote control of a rider pallet forklift via a glove worn by the operator, helping to increase productivity and improve safety by reducing operator fatigue.

The National Safety Council will present its 2011 Green Cross for Safety Medal to Chris Curtis, CEO in North America of Schneider Electric, on April 14 in Chicago. The ceremony will include a reception, followed by a black-tie dinner and program.

Most personal protective equipment is designed specifically for one worker, such as a hard hat for the head or earplugs to prevent hearing loss. But high-visibility safety products are not meant for one particular employee – they are meant for everyone around that person as well.

Visually motivate employees by keeping their eyes on key performance indicators. Watch as your teams work daily to complete a monthly “target-met” magnetic Key Point Indicator Pyramid for each performance topic you create.

A pipe technician was killed after being struck by debris from the explosion of a 54-inch coke oven gas pipe. The victim was working as part of a subcontracted pipeline repair crew.

Although the crash rate for nine- to 15-passenger vans is lower than for other passenger vehicles, they pose a greater crash risk due to the vehicle’s design and difference in handling capabilities for the driver.

The 3600-L/LB UV/IR Optical Flame Detector with ATEX approval monitors flames from gasoline, methane, heptanes, ethanol, diesel fuel and other sources. The signals from both sensors are analyzed for frequency, intensity and duration.

More than 2,000 individuals suffer eye injuries on the job every day, according to the Chicago-based Prevent Blindness America.

Some witnesses at a recent House subcommittee hearing believe OSHA is avoiding its requirements under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, while others took issue with the notion that additional regulations kill jobs.

The D4SL compact six-contact Guard Lock Safety Door Switch features a durable metal head to deliver long life in demanding industrial environments. Users will benefit from easily selectable wiring, a wide variety of mounting methods, and the ability to independently monitor door open/closed status from a single switch.