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The nature of today’s workforce is changing, and safety must change with it to keep workers protected. This was the theme of the occupational safety and health keynote session that took place Nov. 1 at the 2011 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Philadelphia.

The Jackson Safety G40 Nitrile Foam-Coated Glove has been improved and now is blue instead of purple. The glove has better oil- and industrial-grease grip, is washable, and maintains EN388 ratings through at least five wash cycles.

Widely regarded as one of the more innovative State Plan programs, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is facing challenging times that could stall its cutting-edge efforts. The division, commonly referred to as Cal/OSHA, is in a bind shared by many other State Plan programs and government agencies – a lack of funding.

Designed to look less like safety eyewear and more like everyday glasses, Metro Safety Glasses will help employers increase PPE compliance on the job. Weighing less than 1 ounce, with a soft nosepiece and contoured temple tips, the glasses are ultra-comfortable for all-day wear.

European Union countries require protective gloves to be marked with protection ratings. Why aren’t the same markings required in the United States?

The Roughneck P2A Hard Hat delivers uncompromised protection in a lightweight design that ensures all-day comfort. Distinctive in its smooth, round design and matte finish, the P2A is ideally suited for workers on construction sites and heavy industry jobsites.

Keep your work boots in good working condition

The list of OSHA’s proposed monetary penalties in fiscal year 2011 comprises penalties stemming from a single incident or related incidents in which one or more companies are alleged to have failed to adhere to safe work practices. This failure puts workers at risk – in some cases fatally. The following information was provided by OSHA.

Foot protection is the product focus

This transparent drain protector allows responders to see if spills are entering a drain through cracks in the surface, imperfections in the grating and other irregularities.