Workplace Solutions

Gaithersburg, MD — Many laser protective eyewear products may not be adequately tested – by both manufacturers and end users – for lasers that emit high-power, ultrafast pulses, potentially putting workers at risk, according to a study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Fifteen-passenger vans can move multiple workers from one location to the next in one vehicle, cutting transportation costs. But it’s important to know that these vehicles present serious hazards.

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?

What are the differences in current noise exposure standards?

When is a guardrail required on a loading dock, and when will a visual barrier suffice?

Washington — OSHA has delayed once again the compliance date for employers to electronically submit injury and illness data.

Chicago — People exposed to organic solvents on the job may have a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a recent study of Latino workers.

Washington — NIOSH has withdrawn a notice of proposed rulemaking that would have established standards for total inward leakage of half-mask air-purifying particulate respirators.

Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the proper operation of snow-tracked vehicles when accessing remote tower locations.

My earmuffs are too bulky. What other types of hearing protection can I use? Are there other ways I can preserve my hearing?