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RISKY BUSINESS
Note to Self: Power extension cords are not created equal. Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of extension cord-generated fire, electrical shock, and property damage.
HEAR YE, HEAR YE
A Sound Buy: What Purchasing needs to know about hearing conservation.
HEARING CONSERVATIONIST WARNS OF OVERPROTECTION
When More Is Not Better: No hard and fast rule, but you’ll know it when you can’t communicate.
WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
Employee protection moves to center stage with this new and practical safety equipment.
GUIDING LIGHT
Backfield In Motion: Faced with rising energy costs and wasted energy, this manufacturer turned to energy efficient lighting with motion sensors
AIR ACTUATED POWERLIFTTM MAGNETS
Air Actuated PowerLiftTM Magnets from Puritan Magnetics, Inc. are a perfect solution for systems lifting large, thick, steel plates where remote release or the simultaneous release of a number of magnets on a spreader system is required.
NEW BENCH GRINDER SAFETY SCALE
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 for grinders is one of the most frequently cited machine-safety standards for violations during OSHA machine-safety inspections. This is due to improperly adjusted work rests and tongues on bench grinders (sometimes called offhand or pedestal grinders).
DUST COLLECTOR FOR PRESSURE-BLAST CABINETS
Guyson Corporation introduces the Model D1000 cartridge-type dust collector that has sufficient capacity for large manual blast cabinets with direct pressure media delivery. The D1000 is suitable for dust collection of moderate-sized automated blasting systems with multiple blast guns.
Guiding Light
Quick as a flash: A multi-modular safety system makes flashlight assembly inside this robot work cell much safer.
Saturation Proof Sweatband Provides Clear Vision For Industrial Workers
The GUTR also provides a heat stress management benefit superior to bandanas and wraps that cover the head.
Safe Work Environments: The Importance of Culture
New research illustrates the importance of understanding employee perceptions when developing safety action plans.
Light Curtain Systems Provide Efficient Safety Solutions
New technologies designed for lean manufacturing practices