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MAKING SAFETY TALKS BETTER
Phil La Duke of Rockford Greene International explains why the first step in improving your safety talk program is to end it. That’s right. Or, at the very least, restructure it to the point where it is unrecognizable as having roots in what you are currently doing. Here’s how and why.
INDUSTRY FIRST: OFFSETTING CARBON FOOTPRINT IN TRADE SHOWS
Kimberly-Clark Professional implements a carbon-offsetting trade show strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an important component of environmental sustainability.
Kimberly-Clark Ranked Among the Top 100 Greenest U.S. Companies
The manufacturer of industrial wipers, safety apparel, gloves, respiratory, eye and hearing protection, and welding and work zone safety equipment earned an overall Green Score of 80.65 out of 100 in the rankings.
HIGH PERFORMANCE GRINDING FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM
Ideal for grinding, honing and lapping, this filtration system from Rush Machinery can filter either oil or water in a high degree of filtration (one micron for oils and five micron for water-based fluids) with minimal maintenance.
WHY THE 'DAILY GRIND' CAN BE DEADLY
Because grinders are used on a daily basis, many workers may become complacent about their hazards. To help protect workers, MANCOMM has released this Grinder Safety Training CD.
Donaldson Torit Launches New Website
This new site provides information on PowerCore Dust Collection equipment, answers frequently asked questions, and includes case studies and sales and service contact information.
A CULTURE OF MYTHS
Phil La Duke of OE Learning explains why safety is not any company’s number one priority, nor should it be.
UPDATED AND STREAMLINED WELDING SAFETY PORTFOLIO
Kimberly-Clark Professional unveils updated Jackson Safety brand that makes product selection easier and features improved passive and auto-darkening welding helmet products.
CONGRESS TO AGAIN CONSIDER SAFE CHEMICALS ACT
This Act has the potential to affect manufacturers who don’t consider themselves in the chemical business. It would require safety testing of all industrial chemicals, and puts the burden on industry to prove that chemicals are safe in order stay on the market.
Lincoln Electric Launches Emissions Awareness Campaign for Fabricators
The welding OEM helps prepare fabricators to meet EPA regulations and control hazardous air pollutants.
LOW-COST SENSORS FOR ALMOST ANY PRESENCE DETECTION
SICK launches Z Photoelectric Sensors and the next generation of ELF photoelectric sensors, all rated for harsh environments and offered in a choice of standard front mount or a spherical ball mount.
HITTING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
Coleman Tool got an IAQ surprise when it installed air curtains for energy efficiency: the welding smoke inside the plant was eliminated by the curtains because they were outfitted with quick-access, MERV 8 air filters from Berner International.
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