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Technology
App of the Week: OSHA Heat-Safety Tool
U.S. Department of Labor
Calculate the heat index and get safety tips with OSHA's Heat Safety mobile app
The OSHA Heat Safety mobile app combines heat index data with a user's location to determine the risk level of the heat index and then provide users with information about precautions they may take.
Safety
Big Debate: Should You Enter and Exit Aerial Work Platforms at Height?
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The construction industry in the US, Canada and beyond has been demanding the use of aerial work platforms to access work at height – outside the platform.
John T. Rickert has been an operator of cranes and heavy equipment since 1966 with an emphasis on tower cranes, and a Safety Coordinator for Local 150 IUOE for more than six years. He is also an AWPT instructor.
Safety
AEM Bulletin Warns of ULSD Associated Hazards
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Best-practices bulletin, “ULSD…Not Your Same Old Diesel Fuel Anymore” warns of greater static-electricity-ignition hazards with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
Technology
Video: Demonstration of OSHA Heat Safety Tool Mobile App
The app allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksites and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers.
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Management
Lafarge Celebrates Annual Sixth Health and Safety Month
Holcim
Sites across the United States held special events to highlight this year’s theme, “At home, at work – make the link," which encouraged employees to take health and safety concepts practiced at work and apply them to life at home.
Safety
ProFlex 920 Nitrile-Dipped Dorsal Impact-Reducing (DIR) Glove
Ergodyne Corp.
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Safety
Vortex Cooling Vests
Allegro Industries
Low-profile vest can be connected to a compressed air source and worn under protective clothing to provides warm or cool air to the wearer
Standard Cooling Vest
Safety
Spider Hires Three New District Sales Reps
Spider - A division of SafeWorks LLC
Spider hires John VanNatta as sales rep for Kansas City, Cliff Brown as sales rep for Orlando and Vic Presnal for Atlanta
Cliff Brown
Safety
Chill-Its 6660 Hard Hat Brim with Shade
Ergodyne Corp.
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Safety
OHSA Emphasizing Isocyanate Protection
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Isocyanates are chemicals that can cause occupational asthma, irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and throat, and cancer
Safety
CSDA Introduces New Electrical Safety Video
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)
This new video follows on from previous guidance on electrical safety included in the association’s 230-page safety manual, its safety handbook and several of its toolbox safety tips
Safety
IPAF: MEWP Delivery Drivers Need More Safety Training
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Loading and unloading of MEWPs is potentially one of the most dangerous activities, an area that IPAF is focusing on
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