U.S. Department of Labor | July 24, 2015 BOS 2015-139 Employee’s death at International Paper’s Ticonderoga plant ‘preventable’ OSHA cites paper manufacturer for willful, repeated, serious safety vio
Full article: Employee’s death at International Paper’s Ticonderoga plant preventable
Source: OSHA News Release
Safety Leadership: Right people, right place: Getting and growing safety talent
This month, Erika Gwilt from DEKRA Insight discusses what leaders can do – as experts and skilled employees retire – to select and develop talent to keep safety moving forward.
Full article: Safety Leadership: Right people, right place: Getting and growing safety talent
Source: Safety Leadership
Fume extraction system
The FILTAIR Capture 5 Fume Extraction System is now available in a 208-230-volt, single-phase model, making it suitable for use in small shops, rural areas or areas in facilities without access to industrial three-phase power.
Full article: Fume extraction system
Source: Facility safety
Vacuum pump exhaust filters
MV Oil Mist Eliminators fit onto the exhaust of a vacuum pump to create a cleaner and safer environment in small production and assembly areas.
Full article: Vacuum pump exhaust filters
Source: Facility safety
Pennsylvania safety committee program cuts workers’ comp costs, state claims
Harrisburg, PA – Hundreds of workplaces in Pennsylvania have taken advantage of a state-sanctioned program that promotes safety and reduces workers’ compensation costs through the establishment of safety committees, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Full article: Pennsylvania safety committee program cuts workers’ comp costs, state claims
Source: Workers’ compensation
NIOSH to host webinar May 29 on disability prevention, management
Washington – NIOSH is offering a free webinar on May 29 for professionals to learn more about disability prevention and management programs.
Full article: NIOSH to host webinar May 29 on disability prevention, management
Source: Workers’ compensation
Portable fan
Designed with versatility in mind, Black Jack and its 6.5-foot frame fits through standard interior doorways and plugs into any 110V power supply, drawing less power than a toaster – only 7 amps at top speed.
Full article: Portable fan
Source: Facility safety
Safety Leadership: Making safety real
Colin Duncan of DEKRA Insight discusses why executive leaders who want to make an impact on safety must “ground that effort in an honest perspective of what safety really is.”
Full article: Safety Leadership: Making safety real
Source: Safety Leadership
Outdoor safety locker
Protect workers and the environment and meet insurance requirements by storing flammables and hazardous materials in rugged, FM-approved Outdoor Safety Lockers.
Full article: Outdoor safety locker
Source: Facility safety
Lawmaker pushes for workers’ comp alternative in South Carolina
Columbia, SC – Proposed legislation in South Carolina would allow employers to opt out of traditional workers’ compensation in exchange for alternative insurance coverage.
Full article: Lawmaker pushes for workers’ comp alternative in South Carolina
Source: Workers’ compensation